I couldn't agree more. I was on the fence about purchasing a new Denon 4308CI as a pre/pro but for the price they are asking, I feel I could be wasting my money because I have no need for the amp portion of the 4308. I sure hope Outlaw, which I sure they will, will have a better bang for the buck price tag on it. Oh yeah, I also hope they keep the new pre/pro's the same color as the 7700, please, I beg of Outlaw, don't make silver an only option, if anything, make black and silver.