Have not been on this thread for a while.
I definitely intend to hole on to my 990 until Outlaw shows' me there hand.
I went for a demonstration the other day listening to the Integra 9.8. The video processing was sharp and clear. The two channel stereo was not that bad either.
The video source was a Runnco. Of course the picture would be good to say the least. My video source is the Infocus 7205 and while I think that it displays a good picture it is hard to compare products when not side by side.
The two channel stereo sounded GREAT. The store set up a pair of B&W 804's which are the speaker that I have for my HT.
Still hard to compare between the 990 and the 9.8 when not side by side.

In conclusion as I said before I will hold up in the saloon until Outlaw releases the new 990. Then we will see who does the hanging.

PS If Integra is launching a new model in September...thereby releasing two models in less than a year...what do you think the chances are that Outlaw will at least give us a peek.

The 9.8 actually began shipping 13 months ago. They estimated demand would be equal to the previous flagship units.

Unfortunately, they failed to consider they were essentially first to market with the feature set and the new codecs, and they nearly immediately got as many preorders on the unit as they were expecting to sell over its year plus lifetime. Since the unit has one board which is handbuilt in Japan amongst its parts, they were rather behind the curve on shipping to meet demand, which is why it appears these things have only been delivering for 10 months or so. There was also a period of a few weeks last September where they stopped shipping to retool some firmware issues.

So really, the 9.9 is coming out about when it was supposed to.

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I'm just about install an 885 for my father. I'm upgrading his old system for him. I could compare the 990 to the 885 at some point.

His system should be pretty good. We've matched the 885 with D-Sonic 7 channel ICE amp. 3 M&K S-150's in the front 4 Polk Audio LC80FX's in-ceiling speakers in the sides and rear.

Rest of the system: Da-lite 130" 2:35.1, Panamorph UH480 Lens with ATH1 Transport, Planar PD-8150, URC MX3000/MRF350, Pioneer DP-51FD and a 42" LCD TV.

I'm waiting to see what Outlaw comes out with for myself. But would be happy to do a comparison in a couple weeks.

I have a friend who is interested in purchasing my 990 without the updated firmware. I am awaiting the entry of the new 990 and also feedback on it's capabilities. Pro...Integra or Onkyo we will see what the Outlaws hand us and that is why I am waiting.
My question is what would be a fair price for the 990. It is in excellant condition an in a non-smoking home.
I have seen two 990's on Audiogon that sold for $500 to $529. I was thinking that $400.00 would be fair since the person interested is a good friend.
I intend to wait for the new 990 as stated before and want to remain loyal to my fellow Outlaws so I am hoping that the new 990 is on this forum soon and gets good reviews for Audiophiles magazines.
Trying to have patience for the release of the new 990 but I wish Scott could jump in here to give us a peek or at least an idea as to when we fellow Outlaws will see the new leader of the gang.

I personally prefer to give to friends, and sell to strangers. If you can't handle giving it away to a friend then call it a long-term free loan instead. Makes life a lot less complicated and keeps friends friends.

Thanks for the response even though it was not the kind of response I was looking for.
I would love to give it away...but if I were to do that I would be giving it to my brother-in-law who appreciates HT and two channel stereo, and also he is not as fortunate as myself when it comes to having extra money for HT equipment.

In the past I have given him a Yamaha 100 watt receiver and a pair of Avance speakers which were all in perfect condition. Not to mention stands and a set of MIT cable.

I have no seconds thoughts about selling to a good friend. He knows Outlaws products and also knows that I kept excellent care of my equipment. Besides if the 990 were to break down within the first six months I would have no problem repairing it. Six months is more time than any store would allow and better than any warranty that I have seen on Audogon for used equipment.
Most of there equipment is purchased as is.

PS I was thinking of a price at around $400.00 since what I have seen on Audogon was $500 to $529.00

I think that's a fair price. I would do the same thing. Give to family and sell - for a good deal - to a friend.

Seems fair.
The five-year warranty is transferrable, so he'll still have whatever is left of the warranty (which has to be at least 20 months or so, since the very first 990's shipped in May 2005).

Thanks Retep and Gonk.

Thanks for reminding me of the warranty.