I've been anxiously awaiting the release of the 997, but getting a little restless and was thinking of starting to look around and see what else is out there in my price point. I've owned or own a 950, 970 and 990, and am looking forward to the 997. Then Outlaw goes and partners up with a competitor so as to provide us with an alternative to going elsewhere to get a new pre/pro now. That is a very shrewd thing to do. I commend you on showing loyalty back to your customers, while keeping them within the family. I don't yet know what I am going to do, but I am still anxious for the 997 to get released. I don't need a new processor, as my 990 and 970 (to a lesser extent) do everything that I need, I'm just restless to play with something new. I'll probably end up waiting for the 997, but I guess that I'll start reading up on the SC866 while waiting.

Jeff