HDMI 1.3 receivers coming soon?

[coolmilo]

I know the higher end preamps and receivers will be out at the end of the year. I contacted both Anthem and B&K to find out their plans and both told me the same story. 2008 should be a huge year for the HD market because we should see all kinds of products out there supporting the latest specs. CES 2008 should be an eye opener for HD as well.

[ps3andlovinit]

Originally Posted by coolmilo

I know the higher end preamps and receivers will be out at the end of the year. I contacted both Anthem and B&K to find out their plans and both told me the same story. 2008 should be a huge year for the HD market because we should see all kinds of products out there supporting the latest specs. CES 2008 should be an eye opener for HD as well.

Anthem said that they will be doing HDMI 1.1 .. that 1.3 isn't necessary and they give reasons why.. here is the link

link..http://www.anthemav.com/NewSitev2.0/...M30_40_50.html

there is an HDMI faq download link in pdf on that page.

Anybody able to chime in on what I features I would NOT actually be able to use in combo with the PS3 right now..and does anybody see anything coming relatively soon that contradicts what they are saying in terms of the other features the faq talks about.

[HDJK]

Originally Posted by ps3andlovinit

Anybody able to chime in on what I features I would NOT actually be able to use in combo with the PS3 right now.

You won't be able to get DTS-HD MA right now. It is not clear if it is possible to send the bitstream over HDMI, also there is no definitive word on a firmware upgrade with DTS-HD MA decoding.

[Helicon]

I was at a staff meeting yesterday.

We where informed that the DTS-HD Master standard isn't finished yet.

That's why new Denon receiveres, for instance the 4308 won't have the DTS-HD Master logo on the front.

There is no guarantee that current receivers with Master decoding, will keep working properly.

That's why many companies are holding back. The standard shold be completely finished this autum.

[ps3andlovinit]

Originally Posted by HDJK

You won't be able to get DTS-HD MA right now. It is not clear if it is possible to send the bitstream over HDMI, also there is no definitive word on a firmware upgrade with DTS-HD MA decoding.

thanks