I'm really surprized that Scott didn't answer this question here. I asked them the same question, and this was Scott's reply:
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A POST ONLY EMAIL MESSAGE. EMAIL REPLIES TO THIS MESSAGE WILL NOT BE RECEIVED BY OUTLAW AUDIO.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Scott has responded to your Outlaw Support Center request.
-----------------------------------------------
(Scott)
-----------------------------------------------
This ticket will be closed for traffic management. However, this may not mean we consider it resolved. If this issue is unresolved, please feel free to reopen the ticket with further questions or concerns as well as any answers to questions we might have posed.
____________________________________________________________________
Hello Fellow audiophile,
Please be aware that specifications may be subject to change.
1) Yes, the Model 997 will decode DSD over HDMI.
2) It will not provide analog bass management over the MC analog inputs.
3) It will not support an HD Radio Tuner.
Thanks and regards,
Scott
____________________________________________________________________
This ticket will be closed for traffic management. However, this may not mean we consider it resolved. If this issue is unresolved, please feel free to reopen the ticket with further questions or concerns as well as any answers to questions we might have posed.
_______________________________________________
Thank you,
The Outlaws