"Futureproofing" my Receiver purchase questions.

[JimPullan]

Features to look for in the 'future proof' Receiver are:

1. Internally decodes "all" high bit advanced audio codecs from a signal source coming in via HDMI, and also has 5.1 - 7.1 'Analog' Input.

2. Internally will convert all video sources to HDMI, so you'll have but one Output going into one single HDMI Input on your HDTV.

3. The capability to Upconvert VCR, and Standard DVD's to higher resolutions to match the capability of your HDTV.

4. The ability to Bi-Amp (if desired) your L&R Fronts, using amps 6 and 7, in a 5.1 System set-up.

That's a start . . . . .

Jim