Well -- to play devil's advocate -- there are some features that the 990 doesn't have that some people might desire.

But it appears that the 990 is a superlative audio performer that may even establish a higher value-per-dollar than the original 950 preamp.

I was the person who noticed that Steven had put his Lexicon up for sale.

I'm still trying hard to resist the urge to move to the 990 from my beloved 950. Fiscal responsibility, you know.

On the other hand, today IS my birthday. If someone would like to give me a 990 for my birthday, I wouldn't refuse it. heh, heh.