Good question. Maybe my question/input may further help you. Can someone help me with a question I have regarding these two Pre/Pros (Outlaw 990 & Integra 9.8)? I know that you appear to question the video processing capabilities, I'm not sure on whether this pertains to you, but a big factor I have is the better of the two in 2 channel audio (my current needs are 60%tv/30%music/10%gaming). If my understanding is correct, please read below for one big difference.

I plan on using my external DAC for music and run it through the analog inputs on the Pre/Pro. Am I understanding this correctly that the Integra does two more conversions even though I'm using anolog inputs? I'm assuming that the current Outlaw does not have this problem in bypass??

I know this is not related to video processing, but this is my understanding of the differences in the current models - so if you have a good external DAC, the Outlaw may be the better choice, which I'm assuming the successor will stay true to this logic.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, I wouldn't mind someone confirming on whether this is correct or not.