The problem with most of the new ones, which is the same problem as most of the old ones, is that most of them have a variable global crossover, and not individuals, and none of them have BM for the analog inputs, except for the more expensive units that digitize those inputs (MC-12, AVM-20). The Sherwood will have DPL IIx, and that is its only advantage IMO over the 950. The Integra doesn't, and isn't software upgradeable either. Just because something is 2 years old doesn't mean it's obsolete. Good sound is still good sound. DPL IIx is the only reason to *not* get the 950 right now. Unless something like Logic 7 is desired. And even though the 950 doesn't have have DPL IIx, it *does* have the CES modes which still does give a unique 7.1 experience with 5.1 soundtracks and other sources. Just probably not as spatially distinctive in the back of the room as DPL IIx.