I also returned it because there was a flaw in the case of the 990 where it met up with the faceplate. The case was sticking out beyond the faceplate somewhat on the lower left-hand corner and I felt better to swap it out for a new one than try to live with it.
However, another recent thread in this forum about bass management in the stereo bypass mode not being applied correctly in the 990 has me more concerned than the cosmetic issues, really. Seems as though owners have waited quite some time to get a fix for that problem, although I understand Outlaw is in the process of working on a solution. It's just taking a long time to get it through. I just hope they don't give up and redirect their attention on the new 990 successor. That would leave a lot of existing owners in the dark.
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Pioneer SC-1522-k Pre/Pro
Emotiva UPA-500 5-ch Amp
DISH-HD Hopper
Harman/Kardon DVD-48
LG 42" 1080P LCD HDTV
Elan THP-650LS LCRs
Elan Di-pole Surrounds
Polk Audio DSWPro1000 Sub
Oppo BDP-83
Denon DMD-1000 Minidisc
Denon DRS-810 3-Head Deck
Rega RP-1 Turntable w/Ortofon 2M Red MM Cart
JVC SR-VD400US D-VHS VCR
Audioqest/Outlaw/DH Labs
APC Surge Protector