#87645 - 08/20/11 11:04 PM
Re: Current 978 Feature List
[Re: gonk]
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Gunslinger
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Loc: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Assuming a width of a little over 17" (a very good assumption, IMO) the posted photos indicate a height of 6.5", including the feet (yes, I have printed the pics and done the measurements and calculations). So it's at least an inch "shorter" than the Model 990, which is easy to confirm by looking at the respective photos.
The depth is unknown at this point... as I have indicated previously, I am hoping for no more than 16" which should be easily achievable since the 978 is a clean sheet design and Outlaw isn't forced to use an existing chassis designed for another component, as was the case for the 990.
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#87649 - 08/21/11 10:23 AM
Re: Current 978 Feature List
[Re: GaryB]
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Gunslinger
Registered: 09/04/04
Posts: 146
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> I am hoping for no more than 16"< Me too, I built a custom cabinet based on the 950 which is just about 15" deep. 16" would be perfect.
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#87674 - 08/23/11 12:37 PM
Re: Current 978 Feature List
[Re: bobm]
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Deputy Gunslinger
Registered: 08/04/11
Posts: 5
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"The DACs are from ESS's ultra-high performance Sabre family and are similar to the ones that have received rave reviews for their implementation in the Oppo Blu ray players."
So do we think that the DACs are Sabre's Reference DAC (BDP-95) or are they the still good, but lesser Ultra DAC?
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#87676 - 08/23/11 03:41 PM
Re: Current 978 Feature List
[Re: gonk]
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Deputy Gunslinger
Registered: 08/04/11
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Thanks for the insight Gonk. I have a BDP-83SE and a 95, and the 95 (in stereo) sounds noticably (moderately) better on my system.
I know that Oppo did other things to improve the sounds besides the DACS, but I sure would prefer to have the Reference if it was possible.
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#87687 - 08/24/11 09:05 AM
Re: Current 978 Feature List
[Re: Brandon B]
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Gunslinger
Registered: 06/20/01
Posts: 37
Loc: Brewster, NY USA
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Under the A/V feature list for the 978 is a "quadruple crossover". Can anyone explain what this is? Also, as far as features go - one thing I'd really like the 978 to have is an adjustable turn on volume.
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#87688 - 08/24/11 09:40 AM
Re: Current 978 Feature List
[Re: Patrick Williams]
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Desperado
Registered: 03/21/01
Posts: 14054
Loc: Memphis, TN USA
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Under the A/V feature list for the 978 is a "quadruple crossover". Can anyone explain what this is? There are four separately adjustable crossover points for bass management. The front speakers have one user-adjustable crossover, the center speaker has another, the side surrounds have a third, and the back surrounds/front heights have a fourth. This is the same arrangement that was used in the Model 990. This allows users to tweak the bass management to suit their speakers. Also, as far as features go - one thing I'd really like the 978 to have is an adjustable turn on volume. I would also hope to see this included. The Model 990 had it, and I really liked it.
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#87774 - 09/16/11 02:57 PM
Re: Current 978 Feature List
[Re: gonk]
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Gunslinger
Registered: 02/10/09
Posts: 66
Loc: Nebraska
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Man I hope this thing isn't too far out, I don't know how much longer my 970 will last...
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#87783 - 09/18/11 07:52 PM
Re: Current 978 Feature List
[Re: praedet]
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Desperado
Registered: 03/30/01
Posts: 348
Loc: Austin, Texas, USA
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And I'm getting really nervous about my 950!
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