I am wondering about the new batch of surround formats currently listed on Blu-ray and HD DVD software. If the surround processor does not have the capablity to decode these audio formats they must be decoded within the player itself then sent via?, analog or digital connection to the player.

I am interested in the newest release from Rotel, the RSP-1069. It has listed only HDMI 1.1 and no ability to decode the new audio formats as opposed to the current crop of recievers being released form Denon and Pioneer with HDMI 1.3 and the ability to decode the surround formats within the processor.

Will this processor be able to download new formats as they become available? Will I have to purchase a new DVD player every time a new surround format is released or will the player have the ability to download new surround formats and features as they become available?

Is this a problem or am I overlooking something in the equation?

Any help as always appreciated and if this is not the appropriate area please direct this question to the proper catagory.