Meridian could update the firmware of the HD621 to pass the hd codecs via the smartlink/mmhr cables (appropriately flagged, like dd and dts). If there's room for 6/8 lock channels then there should be room for a hd compressed codec. Then update the processors to decode HDcodecs.

I don't know if the HD codecs require more processor power than DD/DTS. There's more data going in and out, but less interpretation perhaps?

Not that I think the above will ever happen, but it could. smile

dave

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