Re: Outlaw Audio Model 997
The 997 is supposed to contain the Trinnov Sound Processing circuitry which does some things that the others don't do. Specifically, it can physically move the sound field around so that sound can appear to come from a virtual location rather than an actual location. Example: You can't put your center speaker directly in front of your screen but the Trinnov processing can actually do this (I've heard it in action on the Sherwood Newcastle AVR version of the 997 at CEDIA.) Whether this is important enough for you is an individual decision depending on your own situation. Otherwise things like Audyssey also handle room equalization and volume dynamically so that makes units like the Denon receivers, etc. other alternatives. Of course, these units are receivers, not pre/pros so you might be paying for amps you don't need. The only real other question mark at this point is that the Denon receivers (et. al.) are "here" and the Outlaw 997 is "coming soon." It's tough to base a final decision on specifications rather than on first hand experience.
Stay tuned (literally)....
