I can understand the frustration that comes from things not working, and the fact that those type of problems are not endemic (I'm one of many who have successfully run a 990 for years now) doesn't do anything to help when the unit that's sick is the one that's in your equipment rack. Scott and the crew will do all they can to make things right for you.

The TLP-1 is by all accounts a nice piece of gear, and I've long enjoyed my Paradigm speakers. In this day and age, though, it's increasingly difficult to avoid overseas manufacturing for many things - and even with domestic manufacturing, you aren't immune to problems.