Hello,
I have been excited about the addition of the 997 to Outlaws products for some time now but reading a lot on several forums particularly this forum I have some questions about whether or not I should do the upgrade?
Right now I have the 990/7700 combo...NICE. I recently purchased the Sony BDP550 Blu-Ray. The picture is between good to great HD quality coming from my display which is the Infocus 7205 projector that is not 1080p compatible and I am using component cables. I was using optical cable for audio but intend to disconnect my analog hookup for my Sony777(SACD)and use the multi channel analog on the 550. The audio is definitely not what blu-ray is cracked up to be using optical and talking to Scott (Outlaw) the multi-channel on the 550 would make a difference.
While I am not asking for a decision on whether I should step up to the 997 does anyone have thoughts on how much of an improvement I would see and hear with the 997?
I have been impressed with Outlaw incorporating Silicon Optix for there video display however my 7205 has the Mustang” HD2+ from Texas Instruments in addition too the 7205 comes with enhanced Faroudja DCDi, the FLI2310. The FLI2310 improves the movie theater experience of front projection.
If I did purchase the 997 which of the video displays would be canceled out, Faroudja or Outlaws Silicon Optix Reon which scales all video up to 1080P?
If I deceide to keep my 990 I intend to purchase a multi channel switcher so I can use both the 550 mutli channel audio and the SACD format on the 777.

Thanks