Thanks for resurrecting this discussion. It's apposite now that HDMI 2.0 has been agreed.

So: I understand that HDMI 2.0 uses the same connector (and in most cases) the same cables. BUT will it be firmware upgradeable or require completely new hardware?

I'm now going to wait until next year (at least) before I replace my Sony blu-ray with an Oppo and introduce a HD621 into my home... I'd rather wait. But I suppose it'll then be 8K we're discussing.

I've replaced my vinyl with cassettes, then returned to vinyl, then CD and now SACD and Blu-ray. My Laserdiscs were replaced with DVDs and now Blu-rays. No Edison cylinders though. It's the way of the world...


Roy Woods
Sony BDP-S370, G98DH, G68D, (FS: 562V), DSP5000C, DSP5000, M60, Pioneer PDP507