If you don't like the looks turn out the lights and they all look the same....

I have owned high-end equipment for years (including Lexicon) and I suspect that if you turned out the lights you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between processors. I like the sound of the 990. I thought it would be a temporary move until Anthem sorts out their D1 upgrade but after 2 months I am now not so sure.

Let you ears do the listening!