[quote=Simon]The answer from Mother was to turn off MRC hook the 8000's directly up to the 800 and run DSP direct from the 861. Boy did that ever take care of things! When run like that I get no lisp, or harshness. I really only catch it with music cause that's the only media I use the 800 for

Hi J
Not sure I understand what advice you were given here. If it's a 800 issue then how does by-passing the 861 solve it ? Surely it would suggest an 861 issue ?
Hook 800 direct to 8000 and run DSP from 861 ? Confusing???
cheers
Nick