Oh this post just sounds great. During the Superbowl's half time show my 950 began turning the volume down on its own. Then it turned itself off. This was a nice Outlaw demonstration in front of a room full of friends. I just left it off and used the tv's speakers for the rest of the game. I seem to have also lost the second zone output. After reading this post I am wondering if my unit is also heading down this slippery slope. I was hoping for better than 4 years on a preamp. Not sure if I want to send it back or just find another brand that might be more reliable.