Thanks, Alejate. Upgradeability is a something I always ocnsider, but I only let it guide my decision once. That was with the Denon 5800 receiver. I canot say it was directly from Denon, but when reading about it the potential ability to upgrade was discussed vis a vis the RS-232 port. Well, the only upgrade from Denon was an 800 dollar job shipping the unit off if you were able to get on the list. Besides, I always get the envie for new gear about every three years. My brother, on the other hand, is still running his Haller preamp and amp we built together some 20 years ago. I, on the other hand, still drive a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis while everyone at my office tools around in a Lexus, Mercedes, etc. Go figure!

I figure that by going into separates again I can always upgrade at a more palatable cost one piece at a time anyway if the urge strikes again.

But thanks for the endorsement of the 950/770. I am eagerly awaiting their arrival. I paid of overnight shipping, so I hope they will be here in tile to debut Pirates of the Carribean this weekend!

Take care.

Mike