Well, I figured it was worth a try to see if I could get on the beta of the 997. From what the rumor mill had going around, they may have been in beta, as I thought it was supposed to release this summer. As for fixing the 990, I can't get it fixed, as it's part of an insurance claim from water damage in my house, and I have to replace it, that's what the insurance is paying for. Anyway, I'm sure the Onkyo should be a good replacement. I'm looking forward to putting it into the rest of the automation, hopefully it'll be fully controlled via ethernet and I won't have to control it via serial cable..

Dave