The problem is I have three different sources I want to listen to 7.1 on and in order to do that I have to go into the 990's menu and change it every time I want to listen to it on a different source. Makes it a real hassle. Makes it an even bigger hassle that you can't change the menu on the front LCD screen. I have a projector that doesn't do 480i over component so in order to set up the 990 or make a minor adjustment I need to run an s-video or composite cable across my room to my projector. So in a normal situation its a hassle, but in my situation its almost undoable. Right now I just have it set to my X-Box and leave it there. Unfortunately there are a few DVD-A that make it hard to select the right audio choice unless you have video also. Its all workable, but by adding a simple "no video" option it would make the 990 incredibly more flexible to use.