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Originally posted by John Kotches:

Then you're forcing an external box onto everyone that wants to upgrade, which would have its detractors as well.
Yes, that is a good point!

I suppose from my perspective, since the HDMAX are just switchers and are controlled through COMMS, they can be hidden behind other equipemnt and do not need 'face time' in the rack. Consequently, for me, another box would not be a big deal.

As far as 'possible' vs. 'economically feasible', I would offer this: I paid around $9,000 for my G68AXV. Figure that any next generation G series processor would be at least as much, probably more. Once such a successor was announced, the used market value of my G68 would likely fall to less than 1/2 - so figure a resale of $4,000! So, even if the HDMI 1.3 audio capability upgrade was $3,000 (or even $4,000) it would still make sense for me, and perhaps for others.

Simon

My Kit: 861v8+ID41, 800v4, UHD722, MD600, MS600, MS200, Oppo BDP-203, Genesis 201, Genesis 350 SE, Genesis S4-8 Sub, BG 520i, VTL MB450 II, Krell Showcase 7, Genesis 928 Subs, Danley DTS10 sub, SVS Ultra 16 subs.