I have gone back and forth for the past month trying to decide if I should get a 970 or a 950. The 990 was a bit out of my price range. I then decided to find a 950 and found one on Ebay and hit the "buy it now" button. I went to bed somewhat content. I get up this morning and find out that my wife went ahead and ordered a 990 for me as an early birthday present! So my question is, do I even open the 950'
s box and give it a try or just make sure everything works and put it back on Ebay. Go with the 990 and never look back? I'm sure the 990 is a better unit, but it does have some features I doubt I will ever use. Usage will be split 50/50 between home theater and SACD/DVD-A use.