Why are we even arguing here???
This delay is what it is.
I am waiting for both the 997 and the Emotiva to finally be released.
To bad these units can not be released before Christmas� somehow I don�t think that will happen.
I don�t want all the whistles and bells that you see on receivers. I want the best possible sound I can achieve for the money. Nothing more� nothing less� If you want a receiver, than what are you waiting for? There are plenty of great receivers out on the market to scoop up.