In theory, there is a possibility I grant you, but I will give you 50 whole pounds of the realm if *any* current Meridian product is *ever* upgraded to accept and output more than 8 channels. The G65 can't even accept 8 now!

Besides, wouldn't this decoder sit upstream of the UHDxxx and be part of the HDMI-CEC and eARC conversation with TV and sources, just outputting up to 32 channels of PCM down the HDMI 2.0 cable, thus the UHDxxx still takes no benefit of supporting eARC.

Sorry, I'm being negative again frown

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