It's not just the 997 situation that should raise some red flags. Consider their most recent "new products" offerings: The ECS-10 is a Velodyne/Chrysalis Photon 10 and their Surround Loudspeaker is a Snell SR7. Have I misunderstood who Outlaw Audio is? I thought they created their own unique products, but 2009 has told a different story. I sincerely hope that 2010 is a year full of Outlaw Audio original new products and not just a 997 preamp/processor.