If Outlaw follows the trail they've already blazed they will offer great value for the buck. At $1400 the new processor should offer excellent audio processing (regardless of what chip is used) and flexible video processing. It is the latter I'll be following closely. There are displays at so many different video standards (720p, 768p, 1080i, 1080p, etc) that I hope Outlaw will accommodate. Other manufacturers have controlled their cost by limiting the video processing to optimally work with a select few displays. If Outlaw expands that list they will attract many folks that have "older" (i.e have not gone to 1080p) displays.

Another thought...I expect to need $800 to $1000 to get the new processor after the $200 savings for being an original 990 owner and what I can get for my 990.