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To summarise the above � what would M have to do to support Atmos and similar 3D audio formats?

1. Develop a HD621 mk2 which will have to accept bitstream and perform the decoding. (and HDMI 2.x support while they are at it). The onus is off the player from decoding these formats and I'd be surprised to see BR players ever being capable of churning out double figure channels of LPCM.

2. Support for at least 4 additional audio channels so that, at the minimum, 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2, 7.1.4 and 9.1.2 layouts can be supported. This may require additional processing power in the 861 and a second or enhanced SpeakerLink connection to the HD621 mk2.

3. Design new (smaller) speakers for the height channels (active or not).

Probability of the above happening? Timeframe?

My belief is that 3D sound systems will be adopted by the HT market and in a few years� time will be the only set-up considered by those lucky enough to have a dedicated room.