Yeah, I was one of the folks that took advantage of the buy-back and sent in my 990. It was mint, original packaging, all that. I was very early in the 990 game. Had my name on the list and pulled the trigger as soon as they were available. When I got mine, brand new, the manual was as you described it. Printed and stapled in the upper right corner.
I have no regrets having purchased that pre-pro. It was the centerpiece of my system for several years and performed flawlessly and reliably during the time that I owned it.
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Marantz av7005 Proc.
Oppo BDP-83
Rotel RB-991 (mains)
Outlaw Audio Model 2200 (center)
Rotel RMB-1075 (ss, rs)
f, B&W DM604S3
c, B&W LCR600S3
ss, B&W DM302
rs,Polk M3II
HSU VTF-3 MK3
APC H-15 Power Conditioner
Display: Panny PT-AE4000 Proj. + 92" DIY Screen
Little Dot MKIII Headphone Amp
Denon AH-D1100 Headphones (needed a quick, cheap set. looking for an upgrade worthy of the h/p amp.)