thanks bestbang for initiating the thread. actually, i've wanted to start one that would assist me in the decision. the comments from 950 owners especially those who have tried other units (rotel,denon 3805, marantz, yamaha, anthem, lexicon, parasound) are veluable inputs for me.
i am not excited about PLIIx and i will never be lured into DSPs. for me nothing beats an excellent stereo sound of music. no matter how hard i convince myself, DSPs just won't cut it. of course, HT is a different story.

thanks outlaws for their responses and OUTLAW for this forum. only here can i read honest, no non-sense, no market-hype review of 950 in comparsion to other pre/pro or receiver.

hey, but don't stop here. keep on sending your comments. good or bad.

ronald