I am going for the 978 as an upgrade from my 990, which I love by the way.
I realy want to compare the DACs on the 978 to the 990, which sound very good IMO.
Also video processing will be a new thing for me so that will be interesting to play with.
I just am kind of antsy to upgrade my processer and I don't care about Trinnov so, for me, it is not worth the waiting for the 998.
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Epson 3500 3D projector
93" Carl's Place Flexiwhite DIY screen
Outlaw 976 Pre/Pro
Outlaw 7500 for LCR & L/R surrounds
1- Emotiva Mini X-A100 for rear surrounds
2- Outlaw LFM-1 EX subs
Oppo BDP-105 Blu-ray/DVD/SACD player
Outlaw LCR (Snell Labs) for center channel duty
Tekton Lore monitors L/R
4- Emotiva ERD-1s surround speakers
Monster HTS3600MKII power center