The center is out entirely? And I assume you can move interconnects around and the problem follows the 7700's amp channel? I'm sorry to hear that. If nothing else, at least that helps troubleshoot it...

You are correct. The center is out entirely. I did as you describe. Only the center is out. All inputs work on all other channels.

I agree that the amp would be the culprit - if you can send the left channel data to the 7700's center channel and get nothing from the left channel and at the same time send center channel data to the 7700's left channel and get nice clean sound from the left speaker, then the 990 and speakers would both be off the hook and the 7700 would be the guilty party.

I did the center/left channel swap. Nice clean sound from the left speaker. Nothing from the center. Thanks for your suggestions. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks it's the amp.

Hello again everyone. I have a happy ending to my story.

I had to send the 7700 to California for repair. I sent it out on 1/10 and had it back on 1/31. Pretty good turnaround I would say.

It is now working properly, and I am enjoying my system once again.

Sorry an update took so long, but I wanted to make sure it was functioning correctly. Once Outlaw decided it was the amp they were quick about repairing it.

Excellent news! Glad to hear that they were able to get you back in business.

did Outlaw give you a report on why your 7700 amps center channel was dead?

I asked that same question yesterday through their online support. I have not heard back from them yet. I'll report back here when I hear something.

Update:

Outlaw contacted me about what caused the blown center channel. Here's their response:

"The tech that serviced it found damage at the output consistent with a short across the terminals. In addition to the blown fuses there was a damaged cap, and an open resistor. I should add that it's hard to say whether there was a short or if a component failed but generally speaking a defective part will surface early on, usually in the first month or two of use.

Rather than repairing it he replaced the Center channel with a new module."

The 7700 has performed flawlessly since I've had it back. That's all that matters to me.