I wouldn't wait on the 7500 either.
If nothing else get the 990 and the 7500 now at the sale prices and use the 990 until the 997 comes out.
Then you can use the $200.00 credit against the 997 and sell the 990 on Audiogon or E-Bay if you want.
The 990/7500 combo is incredible. laugh
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Epson 3500 3D projector
93" Carl's Place Flexiwhite DIY screen
Outlaw 976 Pre/Pro
Outlaw 7500 for center and surrounds
2- Emotiva XPA-1Ls for LF/RF duty
2- Outlaw LFM-1 EX subs
Oppo BDP-105 Blu-ray/DVD/SACD player
Outlaw LCR (Snell Labs) for center channel duty
Tekton Lore monitors L/R
4- Emotiva ERD-1s surround speakers
Monster HTS3600MKII power center