Holy crap I'm excited for the 978! I'm actually surprised that there's not more talk about it around other forums. I've been waiting for the right pre/pro to pop up, and I think this is the one for me. I used to have Outlaw separates a while back and loved them. I'm wondering what kind of OSD/GUI we can expect. It's not that important to me, but I am a bit of a sucker for a pretty OSD and GUI overlay with HDMI.

Wow, I just realized this is my first post. I thought I had posted a few years ago. Good to meet you guys.

I started a thread on AVS to generate some buzz there. But all we have is the announcement from Peter T. and that's something but still not a whole lot of detail. Personally, I am very anxious to learn if Audyssey's MultEQ XT 32 will be included, and beyond that that the 978 be Audyssey Pro-ready.

Jeff

Yes, the XT 32 would be huge, but most importantly to me, is that the pre/pro just works properly. I'm sure it's going to sound great, but I just want it to work. There are so many lately that have problems, and a pre/pro that just works out of the box is becoming more important lately. But it sounds like that might not be a problem. However, with the easy upgrading through USB, if it does need a few updates to be perfect, it won't be too bad.

i suspect the 978 is just baiting on what's coming within the 1st half of next year, i also suspect 2nd-3rd quarter release for the 998 next year, i can't see a release for the 998 this year..

so i suspect another white elephant given the baiting expectant release date for new processors being made for the market..

xt32 would be a nice inclusion as will be trinnov if they ever get it to work that is, for 978 i would expect a xt24 as min release spec, i wonder if there is xt64 or xt128 somewhere in the wings.... though at present to much speculation to say what's going to be the end products we will get is anyone's guess so it's a waiting game for all of us..

There is no "XT 24.". And I think that Audyssey has wrung all of the efficiency out of their code that there is to wring, so no 64 or 128.

Jeff

It sounds to me like the "holdup" from any new processor being released for us "Outlaws" is, first, all the "bells and whistles" i.e. 3D etc.. all have to be included as a "necessity" before anything can go into production. This could go on forever! My question is, have you misjudged your "Nuts and Bolts" sales foundation? Don't these "necessities" belong more in your "receiver" catagory rather than your "discrete" processor line? I agree with other feelings that "3D" will only take off when the glasses are off. I'm currently using an Anthem D2 and it's a mess. If people are too lazy to use a Radio Shack meter to balance their 7.1 system then they shouldn't be an OUTLAW! We still need to use our EARS!

In addition, Ascend Acoutics is about to introduce it's new Sierra 1 Nrt at under $1000! Hello! are you Outlaw's awake! This is one of your main competitors in the speaker department online. Why would you offer a speaker that's more expensive just to get more bass at twice the cost!? when most of your clients have a sub!?

Well said. Waiting for the new Outlaw pre-pro is like waiting for the Great Pumpkin to arrive. It never seems to show up as Linus predicts.

They belong in every category. It would be marketing suicide to release a product in 2011 that didn't support the popular checklist of items that customers are looking for.

"Or maybe Lucy will just pull the football away again."
I'm growing weary of running up, kicking, only to fall on my back and walking home with my anticipation deflated...