#20190 - 01/27/08 12:33 AM
Re: when is new 990 or 970 coming out?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 04/15/07
Posts: 71
Loc: USA
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I saw the Onkyo 805 today for $650 shipped... ...getting tough waiting...
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#20191 - 01/29/08 03:26 PM
Re: when is new 990 or 970 coming out?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 02/20/07
Posts: 22
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Can anyone from management let us know SOMETHING else? I understand the need for some confidentiality, and i know "its coming", but I fear that the complete blackout of info is making some people look elsewhere for a pre-pro. There is obvious demand, since Onkyo cant make the DTC 9.8 units fast enough, and the fact that many of the other manufacturers have half-baked implementations.
I'm willing to wait, but some info, please???
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#20192 - 01/29/08 05:01 PM
Re: when is new 990 or 970 coming out?
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Desperado
Registered: 03/21/01
Posts: 14054
Loc: Memphis, TN USA
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I wouldn't count on information, for two reasons. One, they were relatively forthcoming with the Model 950, and they got roasted for it because of delays that pushed the schedule back. Two, if the rumors of delays getting the DSP chip are accurate, they may be very uncomfortable offering any sort of schedule (see reason one for an explanation). I know it's not what any of us want to hear, and I'll bet that they'd love to be shipping HDMI v1.3 products right now, but there's likely some very good reasons.
I wouldn't be a bit surprised if sales were suffering at this point, but truthfully there are only three options for looking elsewhere that will get you HDMI v1.1+: get a receiver with pre-amp outputs and HDMI v1.3 support (which can be had for at or a bit below the price of a 990), get an Integra 9.8 or Onkyo 885 (for more money than the 990), or get an Anthem AVM40/AVM50/D2 (a lot more than the 990, and HDMI v1.1 only).
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#20193 - 01/29/08 07:15 PM
Re: when is new 990 or 970 coming out?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 02/03/06
Posts: 117
Loc: Mass
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I have to admit, I'm getting a bit restless myself. Why, I'm not sure. I have my HD-XA2 connected via the analog 7.1 and it's fantastic. However, the 4x2 HDMI matrix switching capability of the Onkyo PRSC885P is very appealing. I would love to reduce my cable count. And I'm a bit intrigued by the Audessy stuff.
Trying to hang on for the new Outlaw...getting tough though.
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#20194 - 01/30/08 08:33 PM
Re: when is new 990 or 970 coming out?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 04/15/07
Posts: 71
Loc: USA
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...there are only three options for looking elsewhere that will get you HDMI v1.1+: get a receiver with pre-amp outputs and HDMI v1.3 support (which can be had for at or a bit below the price of a 990), get an Integra 9.8 or Onkyo 885 (for more money than the 990) Actually the Onkyo TX-SR705, 805, 875, NR905, and PR-SC885P all have HDMI 1.3 with pre-outs with all the new codecs.
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#20196 - 02/06/08 06:15 PM
Re: when is new 990 or 970 coming out?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 11/10/07
Posts: 20
Loc: TX
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I wouldn't be a bit surprised if sales were suffering at this point, but truthfully there are only three options for looking elsewhere that will get you HDMI v1.1+: get a receiver with pre-amp outputs and HDMI v1.3 support (which can be had for at or a bit below the price of a 990), get an Integra 9.8 or Onkyo 885 (for more money than the 990), or get an Anthem AVM40/AVM50/D2 (a lot more than the 990, and HDMI v1.1 only). [/QB] Actually Rotel and NAD both make HDMI audio processors (no decoding) for around two grand.
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#20197 - 02/07/08 05:14 AM
Re: when is new 990 or 970 coming out?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 07/21/06
Posts: 164
Loc: Mission,BC
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I wonder if Outlaw could post a picture, similar to what S.N. did. I know looks are n't everything but it would sure eliminate that part of our curiosity.
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#20198 - 02/09/08 10:17 PM
Re: when is new 990 or 970 coming out?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 06/18/02
Posts: 50
Loc: Outside
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Yes the new Outlaw Receivers, and Pre-Pro are HDMI 1.3 units without the next gen decoding. Surprisingly NAD made these units Modular just so the decoding board could be pulled and replaced with the new board when it becomes available. The upgradability of these new NADs would be awesom to see Outlaw do the same.
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