Anyone psyched (like me) about the new Sherwood-Newcastle P-965?

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Since SN first started hyping this Pre/Pro (at least a year & a half ago), I've been waiting for this gem (or so it seems on paper). It is being released at the end of the month to dealers, I can't wait.
Some specs (from their website):
DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix
DTS-96/24; DTS NEO-6
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Pro Logic IIx fully adjustable
Dolby Virtual Speaker
Dolby Headphone Layers 1, 2, 3
Digitally Re-Masters PCM to 192 /24
192 kHz 24-bit DACâ€™s for all channels
Pure Analog Mode; Pure Digital Mode
Selectable Bass Crossover frequencies
Upgradeable operating system
Universal Video upconverts composite and S-Video to Component Video
5 Optical and 2 Coaxial Digital Inputs
Optical Digital Output
On Screen Display (from all video outputs)
RNC-500 Remote Control
Programmable Video Input Labeling
24-Bit CS-49400 Crystal Processor
12 DSP Modes
7.1 channel direct input with bass management
Sampling Frequency Display
Room 2 A/V Output with fixed/variable audio level, S-Video and coaxial digital
IR control with 2 inputs and 1 output
Dedicated Room 2 Remote
2 Video Record Out Selectors
Two 12-Volt Triggers, one is user assignable
3 Component Video Inputs switched by relays for unlimited bandwidth
5 Rear Panel Audio/Video Inputs
6 Audio Inputs with Phono
Front Panel A/V Input
Cinema EQ
Tone Defeat
Channel Level Memory
Advanced 4-gang FM tuner
30 Station Presets
Digi-Link III
Sleep Timer
Aluminum Front Panel
I've been waiting for such a pre/pro that is upgradeable, the unit features USB & RS-232 ports. Retail is in the $1,500 range, sounds like a bargain! If anyone demos or buys one, please post your review. I'll most likely get mine in a month or two, depending on my HT build.

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Topic - Anyone psyched (like me) about the new Sherwood-Newcastle P-965? - Bob C 19:46:04 02/17/04 (1)

Re: Anyone psyched (like me) about the new Sherwood-Newcastle P-965? - bondmanp 19:21:32 02/18/04 (1)

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