Hello everyone - just joined you're forum and am awaiting my 990. This will be my 4th processor (Sony TAE 9000ES, EAD Signature, Krell HTS, and now the 990). Why would I change you ask? Let me say I "only" use the AV processor for AV duties - DVD and HDTV (I have a separate 2 channel preamp for PCM/SACD and vinyl). The Sony was an adequate pre but "long in the tooth" by today's many format standards - the EAD was "very good" but the user interface was just horrible (what were they thinking) - and finally the Krell was absoultely stellar (but again only 5.1 and "very" cranky with signal dropout, "pops", and software glitches galore. The Sony was the only processor I purchased "new" - the others came and went via Audiogon at fair used prices. After reading all of your posts here and some rather exhaustive research (AVSforums mainly-also under the Sherwood P 965 moniker) - I've decided to give the 990 a try. I'll report my findings as I get the unit dialed in (for amusement and/or otherwise). My system is registered at Audioasylum under daleda-HT/2 Channel under inmate systems for those interested where the 990 is headed. FYI - the final contenders in this search were the Anthem AV20 or 30, Cary Cinema 6, and of of course the Krell 7.1 (ridiculously priced IMO). I think the Outlaw folks have really done us all a favor here (especially until all these various formats get figured out) and they do seem to hold about 60% of their value and the 5 year transferable" warranty is a really sweet addition to an already sweet price/performance ratio. This seems an inexpensive way to try some more up-to-date technology without having to "hock" the kids.