Quit it.
Noone was ever promised about the passive version. Even if it was *intended*, or the idea was entertained, Fractal and Atomic have NO obligation to follow through as they see fit on the market, etc. Put it in the 'wish list' and let it go.
I know a few have prefaced by lots of 'kidding' icons, but it was a little rude to put that out there when they have done so much, and we have had so much say in product and firmware developement.
Soapbox:
I see plenty of *complaints* here, which surprise me. This is EXACTLY what has been promised, and it will deliver the sonic goods I have no doubt. Tear out the Atomic logo if you like, trick it out as you see fit... The only minor complaint I have is that I had hoped that it would be in the $699.00 rather than the $799 range, but I have a choice to either buy or not. Buuut...I probably will buy the 2 I have reserved...
The passive version EXISTS from what I see, you just have to get the powered version, and turn off the power section. A passive version is a completely different animal, and engineering will take quite a bit of time. You don't like the pricetag for something you don't use? Then there are PLENTY of great non-powered PA type systems that you can use. Go that route.
Off the soapbox.
I, for one, and very happy that we have a tentative end date for this, and look forward to it.
Ron