Sorry to put a damper in the issue...but I'm not experiencing the pops. I'm running the 990/7700, un-balance outlaw interconnects, w/the Pioneer DV79, DirectTv HD Rcvr and no pops.

ML Aeon i
ML Cinema
ML Descent
Monitor Audio BX
Neim Audio Spkr Cable
Outlaw Un-balanced Interconnects
BetterCables Sub cable (not impressed)
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Dedicated HT 15Wx24Dx12H
Outlaw 7700/990
Pioneer Elite DV-79AVi
Panasonic AE900U
ML Aeon i
ML Cinema i
ML Descent
Monitor Audio Bronze
Panamax 5400-EX
Da-Lite 120" Fixed Screen
...and allot of goodies in between

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