Originally Posted By AvFan
I don't want to buy any other components until the 976 is available as it is the heart of the overhaul I'm planning for my family room HT. But if it is available next week I might save some money on other components if they are part of any Black Friday sales. The only item left to decide is whether to get a 55" or 65" TV and I'm making a mockup to figure out how big a 65" will feel in our family room.

Why can't you get something on sale before the 976 releases? The connections are known so you can tell if a thing is compatible and the price is known so you know what your budget is. If there's a deal on a thing you want on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, I'd get it if I were in your position.