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I think many of the things you did not like about the Outlaw you will also find on the NAD. The 990 even looks like an NAD.




True enough but at least with NAD I have an idea going in as to what I'm getting. I have been reading up on the 773 over the last few day's and from what I can tell, it is going to address some of my concerns right of the bat. I have also decided to use it's power amps versus my Sunfire just so I get the full meal deal. If it's half as good as the last NAD I had, it will work and I can live without some of the bells and whistles that I never use anyway.

As for the looks, for some reason I don't mind the NAD look. It's at least their look and you know well in advance if your getting a NAD, you know what to expect.