I think I agree with you. And I just got my 970 B-stock 3-4 weeks ago. The good news is that I just got it as an interim until the 997 arrives. I still get the coupon and maybe I can find a friend who needs an upgrade.

Sadly, with the issues I have already had, I don't know if I want to give it to a good friend frown
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Speakers
Mains: Ninja Master Polk LSi9s
Center: Ninja Master Polk LSiC
Surround Sides: Slightly Modded Polk LSiFXs
Surround Rears: X-over+ Modded Polk LSi7s
Subs: Outlaw LFM-1 EX and Polk 505
Electronics
Sherwood R-972 (Waiting for the Outlaw (9XX)
Outlaw 7700 Amp
Oppo BDP-103
Signal Cable, Advanced Technology, and Outlaw Audio Cables
2 APC H-15s and an UberBUSS for good measure