I also wanted to thank the Outlaws for the update. I have done my research, and there is really nothing out there that will match the new pre/pro that is in the works...with a reasonable price tag. I would buy the current 975, but I want to be as future proof as possible. My Denon AVR 3808 CI, purchased in 2008 for $1500, was just such a device...and has performed admirably. It is now the pre/pro for my new Model 5000 5 Channel Amp...but I am eagerly awaiting release of the new black box by Outlaw to replace it. I will never have, nor do I want, more than 5 channels. However, I want the BEST sound (music & movies)from those 5 channels.
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Outlaw Model 976 AV Surround Processor
Outlaw Model 5000 5 Channel Amplifier
JBL Studio 590 Left and Right
JBL Studio 520C Center
2 JBL Sub 550P
Polk 265RT 3 Way Surrounds (in wall)
Sony Bravia 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED TV
Panasonic DP-UB820-K 4K Player
Technics SL 1210 GR (2019)
Ray Samuels F-117 Nighthawk - Phono Preamp
Ortofon Bronze 2M; Ortofon Headshell;Emmeline Nighthawk Phono Pre-Amp by Ray Sammuels
Schitt Loki
Wire World RCA Cables
Drop THX AAA 789 Headphone Amp
Blue Jeans Speaker Cable Belden 10-gauge 5T00UP (Front L&R and Center)
Blue Jeans Interconnects LC-1's