FWIW here are my thoughts....

1. I would love to have a scaling solution included in either of the 800 or 861 as this would provide an integrated solution from the same manufacturer.

2. As much as I would like to have the above I HAVE had it (with TAG McLaren Audio) and will NOT be going to back to it, even if it were offered. The principal reasons is functionality in that it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that the flexibility/functionality and, dare I say, picture quality would not be as good as that provided in a stand alone unit.

And, in the event that you doubt me, I have compared/tested the image/picture produced by the scaler included in my 800 vs image/produced by Lumagen HDPro and the later IS MUCH BETTER in many reagrds (i.e. picture quality, setup options, etc.).

3. And finally, as much as I hate to say this, as I am a HUGE supported of M kit owning a 558, 800V4 and 861V4.2, I am simply of the view that Faroudja lags Lumagen and others.

Nomex suit now on -- waiting for replies.

Joel

Audio: Triad Monitor Golds, Surround Golds, Silver Subwoofers; Procella P-18 Subwoofer; QSC DCA 16622s, 1644, 3422, BASIS 922uz; ADA MACH IV B
Other: APC S-15s; Crestron
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