Originally Posted by _M_
i just want M to release a bleeding edge 861 that's as good or better than the Trinnov and not worry about patch boxes, hacks, etc. hell, i'd be that much more inclined to get the switcher box.
I think we all want that but I’m afraid with the release of the 271 M may be telling us something different if you read between the lines.

If you want the latest codecs and even room correction I’m afraid we will need to look elsewhere for processors.

My gear: Trinnov CI, 271, 8000.1(SEs), 7200.1 HC (SE), 320s, 3200s, Seaton F18 subs, MS200 (2nd zone), 218, 210.
Other: JVC RS-4100 projector, Lumagen Pro Radiance, Panamorph DCR anamorphic lens, Stewart G4 130 screen, Kaleidescape Strato K, Rvolution 4K player and Zapitti NAS, Oppo BDP-203,Roon Nucleus