These links have some answers:
http://www.hdmi.org/about/faq.asp#hdmi_specification
http://www.ultimateavmag.com/news/020506hdmi/
Regarding your points, here's my understanding:
1. Don't know. This is the feeling I get reading all kinds of threads about hdmi issues.
2. Yep, 1.3 isn't defined yet. I don't see how any new electronics coming in fall would have this implemented.
3. HDMI isn't about decoding anything. It's just a transport protocol that can carry decoded audio for now, maybe un-encoded audio in the future.
4. The general feeling I got reading a variety of threads is that the HD-DVD and Blu-Ray players will have chips in them to decode these new audio formats in the player and send them out decoded over HDMI.
The main benefit of 1.2 over 1.1 seems to be its' ability to send SACD signals. The first link I provided lists the benefits of 1.2
Why is it that I always seem to get the itch to upgrade my stuff at the worst possible times? I've got money just begging to be spent. So many scenarios have gone through my head, but it always comes down to too many unknowns right now to commit any serious money to an upgrade.
The one serious option I'm considering is an Anthem AVM50. At least when all the dust settles, I can upgrade the unit for any necessary upgrades at a reasonable cost. I'd certainly stay away from manufacturers that wouldn't offer this kind of upgrade option.
http://www.hdmi.org/about/faq.asp#hdmi_specification
http://www.ultimateavmag.com/news/020506hdmi/
Regarding your points, here's my understanding:
1. Don't know. This is the feeling I get reading all kinds of threads about hdmi issues.
2. Yep, 1.3 isn't defined yet. I don't see how any new electronics coming in fall would have this implemented.
3. HDMI isn't about decoding anything. It's just a transport protocol that can carry decoded audio for now, maybe un-encoded audio in the future.
4. The general feeling I got reading a variety of threads is that the HD-DVD and Blu-Ray players will have chips in them to decode these new audio formats in the player and send them out decoded over HDMI.
The main benefit of 1.2 over 1.1 seems to be its' ability to send SACD signals. The first link I provided lists the benefits of 1.2
Why is it that I always seem to get the itch to upgrade my stuff at the worst possible times? I've got money just begging to be spent. So many scenarios have gone through my head, but it always comes down to too many unknowns right now to commit any serious money to an upgrade.
The one serious option I'm considering is an Anthem AVM50. At least when all the dust settles, I can upgrade the unit for any necessary upgrades at a reasonable cost. I'd certainly stay away from manufacturers that wouldn't offer this kind of upgrade option.
