Not sure where to actually post this question. I have the original 950 with the 770 driving B&W CDMNT speakers for the past nine years. I have been waiting "forever" for the 978 to emerge to replace my 950. I keep reading how the amplifier can effect these speakers but I am more concerned about the pre/pro's effect. Does anyone have any opinions on which has more effect on the speakers' performance? My 950 is so outdated that I am not sure how much longer I can wait for Outlaw to release the 978, but then I wonder how its effect will be with my speakers.