Not sure if this has been discussed or not but will the 997 look like the current Outlaw prepros? Would there be color choices such as gray and black? I ask as I was surprised to see that the S/N R-972 is offered in silver and black. Not a big deal just curious . I currently have the 886 but the 997 looks very interesting and the Trinnov might be what my room needs . Do you have to sign up for a preorder to get the $1399.00 price?

Bill

I believe the consensus opinion is that it will only be available in Outlaw Gray to match the amps. The cost of multiple face plates might be prohibitive. But it is all just speculation.

I'm guessing their NDA with Sherwood Newcastle is preventing them from posting a picture of the 997 on-line. After all, they've already told us that they are beta testing actual units. I can't imagine any other reason why they aren't posting a picture of it. It can't be that hard to line up a photographer. But what do I know?

This is a simple answer. The new 997 will look extremely similar to the present 990. So for those of you who replace their 990's with a 997, If you are six feet away the units will look nearly identical.

The sound however, with Trinnov 3D spatial processing will be something you have never experienced before.

Peter

Can we expect the 997 to contain superior parts & design relative to the Sherwood Newcastle R-972, for example, in the analog audio sections?

We cannot get into all of this, nor would we. Both units will sound great.

OK,OK. I'll reveal something: The Outlaw Logo due to its unique shape and material---(unobtainium) "sounds better" than the Newcastle Logo.

unobtainium...that's hilarious.
Can't wait to hear the difference between that and my marantziconium.

Now I know why the Outlaw products sound so darned good! I always wondered!

I would say you are correct on this. I forgot about Outlaw more than likely wanting to match up the 997 with their amps .

Bill

Peter,

Thanks for your response . I understand having to remain tight lipped on the 997. Will you be able to release more information in the near future or is there a specific time frame that you have to go by? Will the $1399.00 price be MSRP or just for the initial release?

Bill