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I didn't have this luck with my HD621, I had to change the board, it costed me couple of years ago more than what is Meridian offering for it ...

I still don't understand the use of this switch. I stream music, I stream TV (4K cable Box), I stream movies (Netflix and other paid providers) and I don't own a Bluray player (and never will). In what sense would I benefit from this UHD722? If you could help, maybe I am mistaken here.

If you own a HD621 the basic switching functionalty is the same. The UHD722 will pass 4k HDR, HDMI 2.0, and HDCP 2.2 which the HD621 will not.

Sapiens, you are like me. Need some ARC functionality. I currently route the sound from my TV using ARC to my Oppo and then from the Oppo to my HD621. For me the UHD722 won’t offer much (other than looks) on top of this as the Oppo has two HDMI outputs.

Have followed this thread with interest particularly Rick's ability to provide connectivity from Trinnov DB25 to DSP RJ45s. I'm afraid a new Trinnov / 271 solution is beyond my means at the mo.

Just felt I needed to add my thoughts to Mat's re ownership of M kit. Had my HD621 and the rest of the M kit for a number of years now and very happy with my Meridian system. Hadn't realised when I got Sky Q that 4k wouldn't go through the HD621 so I've been waiting for the UHD722 and am happy with the trade in offer. The 722 will do what I require for Sky Q 4k and Oppo 203 (when I pick one up from Rick). The 722 may be a bit pricey but it's bespoke M kit and with the trade-in it's good value (IMHO of course).

Only had one minor psu fault with a previous G61R but Rick sorted me out quickly with a replacement.

As Mat says this may not be everbody's views but I'm happy with it and more importantly my wife appreciates the whole setup as well!

Cheers
Bob

Now I may be being thicker than a whale omelette but what other sources do you have? Why can't you just route the Sky Q though the HDMI input on the Oppo 203 and use it's HDMI audio output into the HD621? At the worst case you might need an extra HDMI cable but surely you can find one for less than the £1500 UHD722 upgrade cost???

Yes I fully realise that but didn't put it in the post...
I may have future 4k sources.
Just trying to be friendly with my post...

AU$3499 trade in value here until April 30th then it goes back up to AU$4999.

Where did you see that @Craig?

Mr Home Theatre in Melbourne

Flatpanels HD interview with HDMI Forum about 2.1 features addable via firmware

As a reminder, these are the official descriptions for VRR, QMS and eARC.

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) reduces or eliminates lag, stutter and frame tearing for more fluid and better detailed gameplay.
Quick Media Switching (QMS) for movies and video eliminates the delay that can result in blank screens before content is displayed.
eARC simplifies connectivity, provides greater ease of use and supports the most advanced audio formats and highest audio quality. It supports objects-based audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Hello Crion,

Are you saying that all these features will be available in the UHD722?

Thanks

I'm not sure he is, as the UHD722 only appears to have HDMI 2.0 rather than 2.1.