Do we know that the beta testers selection process is over? I replied (a couple of times) and never heard back. I just assumed that hadn't got things rolling yet.

If they have got things rolling, I'm bummed I didn't get to participate but that is a positive sign of progress.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that it's not gonna happen by Christmas this year. We are just about 2 months away from the full on holiday shopping season. You'd think they'd be chumming the water by now, no?

I hope I'm wrong.

What I remember was the "997" link was changed to "997/998" and then it disappeared completely quite a while ago. (I think)

The following is pure speculation on my part (WAG): I suspect the selection process for Beta testers (including signed NDA’s) was wrapped up in July. Beta testers were probably shipped a unit sometime in early August. They will shake out the bugs by late October/ November. Outlaw may not ship any production units in 2010 but my guess is they will at least take preliminary orders before the year is out. The 998 should be on the street by February/March 2011.

I don't think we know for sure what the status of the beta test is.

I don't think we know for sure what the status of the beta test is.[/quote]

Outlaw is not saying anything and Beta testers would be under a NDA, so…Yes we do not know for sure. Anyone not included in the afore mentioned group can only speculate. Keeping my fingers crossed for sooner rather than later.

I did not respond to the invitation to become a beta tester because I assumed it would be the 998 and I would not have had time to properly integrate such a device into my very complex set-up, nor would I have had time to put it through its paces, in the time period that they were looking for.

However if the Outlaws have a need for beta testing of something "simple" like a new sub (or four!) or (fingers crossed) an H-PAS-based speaker system, they don't even have to invite me. Just send the NDA. I'll sign. And then send me the gear! Hint, hint.

I know I would not have been able to test a new pre-pro adequately. Replacing my Onkyo in my system with something that may not be fully functional. I would also have had little input on the Trinnov ware because my room is already set as far as speaker placement due to WAF. If I were already living in my other home then I would have been able to spend the effort to really test the 998 out.

I'm outlaw #85, bought the original pre/pro and I did not receive a beta test email invitation.

It would be nice to get an update. I am in the market to a new processor with advanced room correction (either Trinnov or Audyssey MultEQ XT 32). The Denon 4311 looks very interesting, though I would rather go Outlaw if possible. Hopefully we will hear something soon!

I last visited the Outlaw site Sep 5th, 2009. Here we are a year later and still nothing. Very disapointing. I receive the email updates offering products from other companys but come on Outlaw, please get it done.

I will leave the same message as I did last year:

I will check back in a few months, and hope that things have moved forward. Just some suggestions, the new NFL and collage football season is starting, Fall fishing is picking up and bowling season has already started in some areas. Find something to do, cause it still might be a long while for sure. Hope i do not have to leave the same again next year.