Thanks to everyone who gave me input on this difficult decision. I listened to both models today, and I plan to listen to them again tomorrow. (at the store) I think I'm leaning more towards the Yamaha RX-V995 right now. Does anyone know if Yamaha will come out with a RX-V995a? I would *HATE* to buy this thing and then have a newer one come out within a couple of months. How old is the RX-V995, anyone know?? Thanks...