It's time for a real surround processor. As always, I'm looking for the greatest bang for my limited buck. I was 99% set on the Outlaw 990 until discovering the Emotiva MMC-1 late last night. To my eye, the MMC-1 is a more attractive unit. It has onboard HDMI rather than DVI, has side-axis ports and will take up to 3 subwoofers. Also, Emotiva has this crazy 40% discount for any future generation processor if you buy one of their current models. These are all advantages over the Outlaw. On the other hand, the Outlaw has switchable DVI, more fully adjustable crossover points, balanced outputs, a slightly lower price and excellent resale value. Also Outlaw has a great reputation and an active and helpful online community (much like Klipsch.) All of this points to the Outlaw.
Now I don't know what to buy! As has been my habit increasingly I turn to my always helpful fellow Klipsch lovers. Emotiva or Outlaw? I have Cornwall center and sides with La Scala fronts. I don't have a SUB yet, but will likely get a Velodyne ULD-18 or two. Are there any other makes that come close enough to Outlaw and Emotiva in terms of value to consider them?