If anyone has read Mark Knight's review at the HTF it should make you feel pretty secure in the 950 as long as they fix the hiss problem. In his opinion the main difference is upgradeability, not really the sound. With Evan's and Patrick's comparison of the 950 and the Anthem, Mark's and the majority of other 1066 owners comparison, and even Gene's comparison with the MC-12 I would say that if the Outlaws can clean up the hiss then they have really hit a home run.