They think they have it under control now.
http://emotiva.com/news.shtmThere is a section in the manual on what to do if the unit locks up. I thought THAT was a bad sign. Hellofa thing to have in the manual!
A number of folks here have had their 990 go catatonic in the past and there is a procedure to "reboot" it as well. I'm not sure I understand your comment.
Not really a big UMC fan, but I see the ability to "reboot" and reflash as a feature, not a bug.
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