I tend to agree. The 975 probably gives them some breathing space to work on another big project, hopefully the 998 type of gear. With the experience of integrating HDMI the Outlaws should be poised to relatively easily develop the next generation of processor as their top of the line. The experience gained from the discontinued projects is also pretty valuable as well as how the 975 and its builder are working out. Many of us were intrigued by Trinnov but Audyssey XT32 would also be cool. Something like the 975 but with 2-3 more HDMI inputs and another output with room correction, XLR stereo inputs and 7 outputs and a phono stage. Don't need Airplay or streaming or DSP modes. With the Emotiva stuff coming out and Sherbourne going internet direct, Outlaw is going to need something or just get out of the pre-pro market altogether. Everyone needs amps and subs but they don't generate upgrade fever the way receivers and processors do.