Sounds like my 950's having the same problem described in this thread: After several years of great service, my most-used optical input (from a Dish 501 PVR) frequently displays "S/PDIF Unlock" and does not produce sound. This happens most often on startup (turning on the 950) and usually resolves itself in about 5 minutes if left alone.

I've never before sought help from Outlaw customer service. Can anyone who has recently pursued a Model 950 repair update this thread with Outlaw's requirements (payment, timeframe) and your results? I'd really like this thing to work until the 998's available.

Thanks