Hello Pythagore, I would definitely recommend that you revisit your set up procedure for the 990, and give it another chance. I would also recommend that you call Outlaw customer support for some assistance with the set up procedure, and processes. In my humble opinion, there must be something very wrong with your set up, and until you talk with customer support, and run through some checks etc... I would like to politely recommend, that you try, and calm down a little. I would find it very hard to believe that you would end up preferring the HK over the 990 with the proper set up etc... Please continue to share your thoughts with us.