good point gonk, i suppose most people tend to complain more loudly before they praise at the same level. ill see what the next generation of 950 has to offer and if it has what i want, i will probably give it a try. i have had pretty good luck with my electronics purchases, so i guess i take it for granted that everyone does not. in my experience audio gear is usually very durable (unlike tvs, computers, etc.) and will last until it needs to be replaced by the next great thing; that is why i am concerned. its great if the product breaks and you can get it repaired/replaced for free under warranty, but when youve had it a while and it breaks, then you have to pay to get it fixed, and at that point you are disappointed. at least most people who have posted about a problem appear to be happy with the solution.