I was not aware that any manufacturer would allow you to actually obtain one of their products before it was released. I am not sure how Outlaw could have kept you as a customer but I am sure they can fix your 990 which could still be under warranty. The 886 looks like a fabulous piece of gear and if I could get it for what the 997 will be sold for I just might. I am in no hurry right now but the 997 better be out by Thanksgiving or I will have to go elsewhere.
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Music system
Model 990/7500/Magnepan 1.6 QRs/Technics SL1200 MK2/Aperion S-12 Subwoofer/OWA3/Sony NS75H DVD
APC H15 Power Conditioner

TV System
Large Advent Loudspeakers/ Polk center/Monoprice surrounds/Panasonic Viera 42 inch/Onkyo HT-RC260/Sony BDP S590/Directv


Home Theater System
Onkyo PR-SC886/Outlaw 7125 Klipsch RF-82 L/R,RC-62 center, RB-35 SR/SL, BENQ HT1075, Outlaw LFM1-EX/OPPO BDP-83/Directv
Harmony ONE
Blue Jeans and Monoprice interconnects
APC H15 Power Conditioner