This is the right forum. It's still a little early to say with much certainty how the 990 sounds, but early reports have been very positive. I've been maintaining a pre/pro comparison chart for a few years now, and it includes the Rotel 1068 and the 990. Based on features alone, the 990 wins (especially considering the difference in prices), but we must also consider how the units sound. A few folks here (myself included) have had the opportunity to compare the Model 950 and the Rotel 1068 and found the 950 to be the sonic equal or better of the 1068 (I found the 1068 to be somewhat harsher sounding than the 950, and both my wife and I preferred the smoother sound of the 950). Initial reports on the 990 suggest that it is going to prove to be a step up from the 950.

The DVI switching on the 990 will not carry the OSD and will not crossconvert from component to DVI, but the component outputs will carry OSD as well as all s-video and composite video inputs.

We haven't heard what Outlaw plans for their existing amps in light of the new design style of the 990 and the upcoming 1070.