The thread is still civilized and hasn't gotten ugly. There's no mudslinging (certainly not on my part), but I do feel it is important to put your comments in context. Especially since you've been quite busy during the last couple of days posting those comments at several forums (note that I'm not the only one to point this out).

This thread hasn't gone off-topic. My questions specifically address claims you made in your first post. If you find them uncomfortable, then that's too bad. But they are valid questions.

You still haven't answered how you could come out of that short demo and attribute specific sonic qualities to the pre-pro. Prospective 990 buyers would find that information useful.

Earlier you claimed "The 990 just doesn't have the high end smooth and clairty sound of say an anthem D1, or Meridian/Lex products." You also said "I was really hoping this would be the $3000 processor for $1000.. folks trust me it isn't." Folks could trust you more if you explained the context of your 990 vs Anthem/Meridian/Lex comparison. That would be very helpful for people considering the 990. Who are you talking on behalf of when you say "us"? I've been posting here for over 3 years. You just showed up last month.