Nice to see the 990 is continuing the Outlaw tradition. (Tongue firmly and good-naturedly in cheek.)

The only thing I really disliked about the 950 was the remote. However, I do understand the Outlaw's logic in this and I agree with them. Most HT enthusiasts will have a universal remote, like a Harmony, and providing a functional but less expensive remote with the unit maximizes the price point value.

I would suggest, however, that Outlaw make a point of contacting Harmony and sharing their remote codes with them so they can add the 990 to the Harmony database ASAP.