Bill,
In early October I bought a 950b/770 combo, taking advantage of the free shipping on the combo. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. The 950 looks and behaves like a new one. As for the shipping costs, I don't remember what the shipping was for a 950/7100 combo (I was looking at this too). But I do remember that the difference between a new 770+shipping and a 950b/770 w/free shipping was only $424, and that's how I justified to myself purchasing the combo. I'm glad that I did.
Jeff
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HT: Outlaw 975/7125 | Sony 55" SXRD | Roku Ultra | Sony BDP-S790 | Mirage OMD-15 (fronts) and Prestige 4 + Center Channel | Outlaw LFM-2
LR: ARC Reference 1 | Emotiva XPR-2 | Music Hall MMF2.2 | Oppo BDP-83SE | Polk XRt12 XM Receiver | Emotiva XDA-1 DAC | Sony HAP-S1 (digital audio player) | Sansui TU-217 Tuner | Magnepan 3.6R w/Mye-Stands | SVS SB-16 sub | BA VR-M90s | Audio Quest 72db speaker cable
Office: Drobo 5N running as PLEX media server
Closet: too many pieces to put all into place, I need more rooms