At my request, a friend sent me a copy of that portion of the review. Here's the actual quote:
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from the "in the lab" box:

Outlaw's Model 950 performed about as I'd expect any current high-end processor to: excellently. The noise level of its analog inputs measured around 4 dB higher than the theoretical ideal, but I heard no clue of this in my listening.


Hmmm ... doesn't sound like he heard any hiss or had any problem with it. Is 4dB higher than a "theoretical ideal" really that bad? What products attain the "theoretical ideal"?

My friend included a couple of other quotes he thought I might like:

Quote:
Among some notable quotes:

"Outlaw Audio's model 950 has everything on your wish list and more. And it does so at a category busting suggested retail price of... not $2,999! Not$1,999! Not even$999! No, the Model 950 costs just $899!"

"In terms of basic audio performance, the Outlaw 950 delivered the goods. Stereo music sounded quiet, detailed and dynamic."

"Strictly in terms of audio performance and features per dollar, the Outlaw 950 is a natural born killer."

And the last paragraph states:

"As I said there is a lot to like. The solid performance, attractive simplicity, and $900 price tag of the Outlaw 950 makes it a clear-cut winner"

I'm looking forward to receiving my copy of the magazine so I can see the whole review. But based on what my friend typed in and sent me, it sounds like S&V liked the 950 and didn't suffer from the hiss that's bedeviling some of our fellow 950 owners.


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