As it stands now of course Integra has the upper hand. However we all can be amazingly surprised with the new 990 model. After all as we are on this forum speculating what Outlaw has up it's sleeve for it's new entry in the electronic market Outlaw's head ringleader Peter Tribeman knows what they are up against.
Peter Tribeman is notably a up to date savvy and need I say intelligent part of the equation at Outlaw Audio.
I myself have found Outlaw to be a very sound company both in product and customer service. No doubt I am itching to purchase the DTC9.8 from Integra...I can almost TASTE the sale being made. But I am waiting for Outlaw to pull the rabbit out of the hat and I do believe that I will be pleasantly surprised.
My interest first is the HQ V Reon-VX that the Integra has and if Outlaw is able to match or outshoot the video processing of the Integra I think that I will stay with my partner outlaws.
I am also interest in two channel stereo and from the reports on the Integra it does an oustanding job.
Sorry that you have had issues with your 970. Admittingly I could have your attitude as well.