I wouldn't say your missing anything, lthough list on the Integra is $1600, and street price seems to be a couple hundred less. Conversely, I didn't realize the 990 had dropped to $999.

But more importantly, unless you've had an order in on a 9.8 for a bit, you likely won't be able to get your hands on one until mid October at the earliest. They are sold out and backordered.

Understand your point too, Gonk. The crowd discussing the Integra has sort of ripped it a new one for disabling the customization menu for the Reon video chip, especially since the menu IS available on one of the Onkyo receivers with similar features. So beefier video processing options would certainly set a competitor apart.

I am just chafing at the bit somewhat as I am still using my FIRST BATCH 950, and I am good and ready for an upgrade that will let me hear the lossless tracks on my blu-rays.

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