Gonk, please do not take my posting as a slap in your face. But for your timely postings I would not have hung on this long. You have really done alot in helping us understand this product. I am sure everyone appreciates your efforts. I just felt that you were missing Lotus', point about customer service. I must admit I am a little jealous that you are listening-and I'm sure-enjoying your 950 while I am still listenig to my old Carver CT-17 pro logic pre- amp. Thanks Scott for the message. By the way Scott can I at least rent a returned 950 to use in the mean time.