Well done! Thanks for putting some time into this thread and explaining everything. This should be a sticky.
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Originally Posted by SiriuslyCold /forum/post/0
XR57 is HDMI 1.2 though
plus, your definition of future is limited to HDMI v1.3? ;D
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6) HDMI receivers that output 7.1 channels of uncompressed lossless HDMI PCM formats.
Examples: Yamaha RX-V1700 and RX-V2700 (many more are supposedly do, but unconfirmed, see annotation).
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Originally Posted by M Code /forum/post/0
Keep in mind that the latest desiged AVRs are targeted to handle the HD video developments.. Advanced HD video technologies are driving the demand and push for higher HDMI and greater video performance capabilities.. Also the studio/content providers want copy protection as well..
Additionally supported by the skyrocketing sales of flat HD panels/displays..
Along with the drive for video comes...
HD audio...
But the marketplace has already cast their vote (or lack of) for more HD video performance and features rather than multi-channel music material as DVD-A and SACD have failed..
Today's performance level of Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 satisfies the majority of the market.. The latest developments will be video oriented such deep color and even higher levels of resolutions..
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Originally Posted by cecaa850 /forum/post/0
Side note, I called Pioneer and all of the 8(x)TSXI series receivers support 7.1 audio over HDMI. (Yes I'm in the market)![]()
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Originally Posted by tome /forum/post/0
I seem to be the only one who cares about this? There are lots of speakers out there that are 4ohm (some even lower). Does everyone only buy speakers that are 8 ohm?
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Originally Posted by rseven /forum/post/0
The Panasonic XR57 does not meet your level 4 standards either because it only has 5.1 analog inputs.
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Originally Posted by bdftv /forum/post/0
Another to add is the Panasonic XR700, which a higher-priced version of the SA-XR57 with full support for 7.1 LPCM, 7.1 processing for 5.1 LPCM signals, and 7.1 output.
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Originally Posted by Lindahl /forum/post/0
Thanks. I updated the original post to reflect this. Those are excellent receivers. Most of the information in my original post was gathered during receiver research, since I'm in the market. I'm wishy washy between the Pioneer Elite 81 and the Yamaha 1700. I like the THX support in the Pioneer, but I think I may prefer the sound of the Yamaha (more laid-back). What I really need to do, is an audition - especially to see which auto-EQ, if any, works best with my room!![]()
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Originally Posted by cecaa850 /forum/post/0
I too am curious about the sonic differences between the Pioneer and Yamaha units. I currently run a Hk-7200 and it's warm sound mates with my Klipsch speakers perfectly. I don't want to go to a "brighter" receiver. I've allways thoutht that the Yamahas were a little more forward than the Elites. I'd love a comarison if anyone has had them both (or similar units).
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Originally Posted by Lindahl /forum/post/0
That receiver isn't on the market yet. There isn't enough information yet to say that it does 7.1 processing for 5.1 PCM signals - unless you work at Panasonic or have some inside information. I'll add it to the list if this thread is still hanging around once we have more information on the XR700 (once the manual is published).![]()