Hello. I am a brand new Outlaw buyer. My 990, 7700 and LFM-1 are being delivered today.

I contacted Pioneer regarding their blu-ray player that is coming out. I would encourage others to contact them as well regarding the lack of 7.1 analog outputs.

Here is the reply that I received from them:

Thank you for contacting Pioneer Electronics, Inc.

You are correct this model being the first only offers 5.1 analog outputs. Most people connecting 7.1 would use a digital connection instead of an analog.
I will forward your e-mail to our Marketing group for their review.