what is best 5.1 hdmi 1.3 4 ohm AVR or preamp/power amp under $3000

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Oh I see your first problem..you think Adcom, Rotel or Integra is better than Outlaw. Not the case.

And yes, the new Outlaw 997 preamp is a steal at $1400.
http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/index.html
My 990 was $1100 5 years ago. That's just the cost of world class equipment, it ain't cheap.

Show me a Rotel, Adcom, or Integra that does more and costs less.

Just curious...what Outlaw equipment have you owned, Pix?

Oh I see, a typical "outlaw", you probably live in the "saloon".
I wouldn't dream of arguing with you any more than a member of the Democrat party,
or any other indoctrinated individual.
Any more than I would buy the rebadged stuff that is OUTLAW.
Bottom of the vat Coors is keystone
Bottom of the vat Miller is Milwalkees best
And bottom of the vat ATI, SHERWOOD, etc is OUTLAW.
Every company needs a place to send stuff that just isnt quite up to spec for their regular line.
Outlaw isn't an electronics company, they are a marketing concern.

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And yes the 997 is a "steal", but just who is doing the stealing?