I fixed the issue by hard setting the input to PCM... it took a little bit to figure out how to get to that hidden menu where you can unlock the input data type.. but it works like a charm now.

this 950 is the best sounding device I have ever heard... when I plugged it into my system (formerly I was using a yamaha rx-v1400 as a prepro) it just blew me away.. the sound difference was astonishing.. the clarity and detail is flat out amazing.

KUDOS to Outlaw for sending a refurb in NEW condition. It arrived so fast and it looked new to me. amazing unit!