I suppose my questions, like other M owners, is how/when HDMI will be implemented in 861. Will there be an HDMI input/output card that pulls out audio and send on video? How will HDMAX type products factor in? Are we still lokking at mid-2007 for some initial solutions?

As an audiophile first, it would be appealing to me to have a second generation HDMAX do the HDMI video switching and only send HDMI audio into 861. I have been quite keen to keep video out of 861 in my setup.

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.