Outlaw model 970 pre/pro

ohskigod
ohskigod Posts: 6,505
edited December 2005 in Electronics
in case some didnt know, there is a new pre pro from outlaw, apparently this is the reciever, without amp sections, with tweaked software. this seems to be a pretty good performance bargain for 699.00. seems to be a great way to go seperates for home theater on a budget.

doesnt have a phono input or balanced outputs like the 990. Hey, I dont use either of em in my theater. I'll stick with my 950 for now, but If I need another one, this will be on my shortlist.

http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/970.html
Living Room 2 Channel -
Wiim Ultra. Jolida CD player. Fiio k11 R2R DAC, XTZ as300 Edge amp. Focal Cobalt 826 towers,

Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
Classe Audio 5 Preamp, DIY1200as2 Icepower Amp x 2, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E70 Velvet DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Polk LSi15's with MM840 woofer upgrade.

Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Schitt Saga 2 preamp, Topping a90 headphone amp, Mac Mini, Audiophonics Hypex NC252m amp, Polk r200's
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited December 2005
    Nice! Looks like a very good price too..Outlaw is on the right track with these.
    Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
    DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited December 2005
    The 990 was going to be on my short list of new pre/pro's. For my needs, the 970 may end up fitting the bill. (trying to pull of a new tv for my next purchase though, so I will have time for one of ya'all to give a review of it compared to the 950 and 990. :) )

    Thanks in advance,

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2005
    Michael, just go to Outlaw's forum & you will have 950/990 reviews up the ying yang!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,505
    edited December 2005
    I've never heard anyone bad mouth them, maybe the occasional "its not my cup of tea" but thats it. my 950 seems very neutral sounding, which is the way I prefer my theater to sound, as opposed to on the warmer side for my 2 channel listening.

    My Outlaw 950 isnt going anywhere soon, and it seems I would have to spend over 1500 to get something that might be an upgrade sonically (as opposed to features)

    you get alot of bang for the buck no matter what product you get from them.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Wiim Ultra. Jolida CD player. Fiio k11 R2R DAC, XTZ as300 Edge amp. Focal Cobalt 826 towers,

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Classe Audio 5 Preamp, DIY1200as2 Icepower Amp x 2, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E70 Velvet DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Polk LSi15's with MM840 woofer upgrade.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Schitt Saga 2 preamp, Topping a90 headphone amp, Mac Mini, Audiophonics Hypex NC252m amp, Polk r200's
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