To clarify: I know multiple parties are involved and it has taken a long time to launch. But, now that software is being released, it is time to allow the firmware upgrades so owners can actually listen to the end product. I owned about a dozen DVDs before I got my first player, but that was a matter of waiting for a specific player to be released. Here, I own the products, have gone to the trouble of upgrading the hardware to current spec, and I still have to wait for an unknown period of time until the firmware is released. Even my country's M. rep. does not know the release details.

Again, there needs to be coordination between hardware and software development in order to be successful. It is great to see software titles gradually being released, but end users will get frustrated if they are kept in the dark for much longer and their hardware remains only semi-functional. I have heard that the firmware is ready (rumours maybe) so I don't understand the additional delay. Perhaps they are waiting for other hardware manufacturers to be ready before the firmware is released but, if that is the case, please say so.

So please, let's get on with it!

Wayne

System 1: 861v6+ID40, UHD722, DSP640x2, DSP520C, DSP320x2, DSWx2, Sony XBR-100Z9D, Oppo UDP-203, Kaleidescape, AppleTV 4K
System 2: 808.3 upgraded to 808v6, MC200, HD621, DSP8000.2 with SE Upgrade
System 3: F80
Currently unused: DSP3200x4, DSP33x2, DSP33C, D1500, DSP420x2, G68ADV, G98DH, HD421