As you read this, we’re about half way through the autumn season, or as it is also called, Fall. That’s appropriate, for our theme between now and the end of the year is that “Things Are Falling Into Place!” Before the year is out we will complete our current wave of new product introductions, and as you will see below, there are some new product announcements here and more surprises yet to come before we put up the calendars for 2006.

It is going to be a VERY exciting holiday season, and we want everyone to share in the fun, so here goes!

Amplifier and Systems Department

Part of the product plan for the incredibly successful Model 990 processor was to offer a pair of new amplifiers as companions. These amplifiers would offer both balanced inputs and a new industrial design to create complete systems with our new generation system architecture, replacing the Model 755 and Model 770. As you all know, we were able to bring the Model 990 to market sooner than expected, and as luck would have it, the amplifiers are a bit delayed.

However, we are pleased to announce some good news on that front, as the Model 7500 and Model 7700 are the products you have been waiting for. Unfortunately, they are not quite here yet, but we do hope to have them in stock within the next four to six weeks. As their designations suggest, the Model 7500 replaces the Model 755 as our five-channel amp, delivering 200 solid watts into eight ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, all channels driven, less than 0.08% THD. The Model 7700 replaces the Model 770 as our seven-channel entry with the same 200 watts per channel and “FTC specs”. Both have newly designed front panels that match the Model 990 along with the long awaited balanced inputs. As has always been the case with our multichannel amplifiers they are made in the USA.

Although both the Model 7125 with its 7x125 watt power and the Model 2200 “M-Block” with 200 watts and balanced inputs are in stock for immediate delivery, it might seem that those of you looking to upgrade your system to higher power are currently without a multi-channel option from the Outlaws.

Fear not, as the Outlaws have a great way to get you up and running TODAY without missing a beat. Starting as you read this, and running through the first availability of the new Model 7500 and Model 7700 amps, anyone ordering a Model 990/Model 7125 combination will be able to trade in their Model 7125 and receive full credit towards the upgrade of either of the higher power/balanced input amplifiers until thirty days after the first shipment of the Model 7500 or Model 7700. We’ll even pay for the freight to send back the Model 7125.

This means that you don’t need to wait to upgrade your system to the performance and flexibility of the Model 990. If your system and room are well served by 125 watts per channel, you may just find that the Model 7125 is all you need. However, if you find that more power or balanced audio connections are really better suited to your system requirements, all you have to do is order a Model 7500 or Model 7700 when they are available to replace the Model 7125 in your combo system and we’ll credit its price toward the more powerful amp.

Not accepting trade-ins has been a rule with the Outlaws since we began, but we’re also known for breaking the rules, and this is the one time when the rule we break is our own! To avoid any confusion, here are the details for this promotion:

o Order a Model 990/Model 7125 combo system now. Should you wish to upgrade the amplifier to a Model 7500 or Model 7700 when they become available, let us know and we’ll credit the full price of the Model 7125 towards your new amplifier.
o We’ll pay the freight to return the Model 7125; you pay the outbound freight for the new amp.
o You will have until thirty days after the first shipment of the new amps to decide if you want to upgrade, but once you are past the initial thirty day audition period for the Model 990/Model 7125 combo, you must keep either the Model 7125 or the Model 7500/7700.

It’s as simple as that. Buy today, enjoy the power or Outlaw separates immediately, and upgrade to a higher power, balanced input amplifier when it becomes available. What could be easier than that? If you’ve been sitting on the fence waiting to order a Model 990 until our new amps are ready, you need wait no longer!

While we have not announced final pricing on the Model 7500 and Model 7700, both models will cost approximately $200 more than the amplifiers they replaced. This places the Mode 7500 around $1500, and the Model 7700 for $2000. As always, we will have combo pricing when either of these amplifiers is purchased with the Model 990. Of course, the trade-in price will be applied against the combo pricing.
RR 2150 Department

As we mentioned in a separate e-mail late last month, the long-awaited RR 2150 retro receiver is on its way to us, and we expect to have them available for immediate shipment later this week. Combining the elegant look of an art deco table radio with the high performance audio, the RR 2150 lets you hear music the way the performers intended it to be heard, free of coloration and with the power to match the most dynamic performances.

To get the full details on the RR 2150’s impressive feature list and to download the owner’s manual, check out the RR 2150 section of our web site. A quick glance will tell you why we are proud to call this modern day classic “The Last Great Stereo Receiver”. If you are a true music lover, you owe it to yourself to audition the RR 2150.

Unfortunately, we can’t reveal the details at this time, but initial reports from the reviewers confirm the comments from our beta testers. When matched with some of the most expensive source components and speakers available, the RR 2150 held its own when compared to separates. If you’ve been thinking about an RR 2150, we strongly suggest that you order yours now, as once the reviews begin to hit they will be going fast!

Model 1070 Department

The Model 1070 is now available for immediate shipment, and the response so far has been spectacular. If you are looking to upgrade your system, but don’t have room for separates or simply prefer the convenience of the “all-in-one” solution that a receiver provides, the Model 1070 is for you.

With a feature list unmatched by any other receiver in the market today, only the Model 1070 offers a choice of analog or digital bass management on the “direct” inputs along with comprehensive bass management options for standard digital and analog inputs including our four-way crossover system. DVI video switching, video cross-conversion with menus on the component outputs, up to 200 mS of lip sync delay, and a host of other performance and convenience options complete the package.

If your current receiver has grown a bit long in the tooth, the Model 1070 is tailor made for you.

Current Products Department

With the holiday season fast approaching, why not let the Outlaws take some of the hassle out of shopping. Except as noted above for the RR 2150 and the two new amplifiers, all Outlaw products are in stock and available for immediate delivery. We’ve made sure that there are sufficient stocks on hand, but don’t wait until the last minute as the shippers tend to get clogged as we move towards the end of December, and we don’t want anyone to be disappointed by late deliveries due to weather or shipper overload.

Can’t decide what to get your favorite Outlaw? No problem! Outlaw Bucks are the prefect solution for the home theater or audio/video enthusiast on your holiday list. Call or e-mail us and we’ll arrange something special for that hard-to-please ‘phile. In fact, we’ll even throw in an Outlaw hat or t-shirt with any gift certificate of $100 or greater so that you can put more than an envelope under the tree!


That’s all for now, but as we said “Things are falling into place!” The new amps and the RR 2150 are part of that, but we may just have some additional surprises for you in the next six weeks!


Regards


The Outlaws