I think someone who likes rotel will not like the outlaw(990). They have a different sound to them. I like them both but prefer the outlaw. Just to give you an idea the outlaw can get bright but only if the recording is so. I played a harsh sounding movie the other night at reference levels and it never became harsh. Actually it was one of the best times I ever heard it. The rotel gear tends to be warmer. I hate using words like warm and cold to describe sounds, but anyway the rotel and outlaw are different. You have to know what type of sound you are looking for.