Let me get this straight. You're implying that a small company like Outlaw will somehow use higher quality components in a processor (with less features) than a large multinational company using the same slave labor pool in China. And then people will pay a higher price for the privilege? Riiiiiiight.....<rolling eyes>

Well, you can go test drive those "substandard" Onkyo units today. If/when Outlaw ships a processor, then you can even compare them. Until then, I don't think you've got much of a leg to stand on WRT relative quality. Perspective is one thing...let's try reality for a change.

Was the Onkyo AVR that Outlaw was selling also substandard? How about the Marantz units they're selling today? Your Upgrade Company modifies those too. Does that mean the stock units are bad? Do tell. They also modify Mark Levinson components. Those must also have quality issues out of the box....

Best regards,