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In Reply to: HDMI Interface still in flux?? posted by AbeCollins on October 17, 2005 at 11:30:55:

Here's the latest on HDMI.
Best regards,
Bob Wood
www.GreatHomeTheater.com

http://www.hdmi.org/press/pr/pr_20050823.asp (Open in New Window)

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Re: HDMI Interface still in flux?? - AbeCollins 18:12:48 10/18/05 (7)
Thanks Bob! I'm holding off for a while on HDMI. ...Abe
- Why? - Kal Rubinson 19:23:10 10/18/05 (6)
  The target is always moving but that's the standard today. I would not replace a device just because it lacked HDMI but, otoh, I would not buy one today that lacked HDMI.
  Kal
  - Re: Why? - AbeCollins 23:42:05 10/18/05 (5)
    Hi Kal - I was considering a new processor to replace my Denon receiver but unfortunately, most do not have HDMI. What are they waiting for? Many DVD players, TV's, Satellite Set-top-boxes, and HDTV tuners have HDMI outputs so why are the processor manufacturers so far behind? What are they waiting for? What do they know that we don't?
    - Re: Why? - Kal Rubinson 05:38:59 10/19/05 (4)
      Well, I have a Denon now which has it and most of their other models do. What they know is that older STBs (such as the SA3250HD that I have) do not tolerate well an active switcher on their outputs. Works OK direct to PDP. Not Denon's fault but it is frustrating that I can switch HDMI-linked players but must use component for this STB. Cable Co. says the output is not functional but I find it is dysfunctional.
      Still, I would not buy a new unit without HDMI.
      Kal
      - Re: Why? - AbeCollins 01:38:38 10/20/05 (3)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Why? posted by Kal Rubinson on October 19, 2005 at 05:38:59:
        
        I think I'll keep what I have for now which is the Denon 3803 receiver. I use it as a processor and to drive the center and rear channels. The main front channels go through my preamp theater bypass then on to the main power amp.
        I was hoping to find a better selection of dedicated processors wtih HDMI but they are very few. It would also be nice to find a processor with an outstanding analog preamp section - so I can get rid of the dedicated 2-channel preamp. I'm probably asking for too much.
        
        I'm thinking of simply buying an HDMI switch. (NT) - Kal Rubinson 17:08:53 10/20/05 (2)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Why? posted by AbeCollins on October 20, 2005 at 01:38:38:
        
        mt
        
        A good idea but... - AbeCollins 20:42:26 10/20/05 (1)
        
        In Reply to: I'm thinking of simply buying an HDMI switch. (NT) posted by Kal Rubinson on October 20, 2005 at 17:08:53:
        
        Will a HDMI switch switch all pins including those that carry digital audio?
        Maybe I'm confused but my hope for HDMI, at least for a home theater setup, is to minimize the number of cables.
        I believe HDMI will (eventually) do this as it is supposed to carry multiple digital audio channels as well as the video signal - right? And I think this is where most manufacturers are not quite on board and on the same page, yet.
        
        A good idea whose time will pass. - Kal Rubinson 07:38:45 10/21/05 (0)
        
        In Reply to: A good idea but... posted by AbeCollins on October 20, 2005 at 20:42:26:
        
        I have no interest in the audio portion of HDMI, at least at present. For example, it will not yet carry MCH SACD. Consequently, I prefer to keep the audio and video separate and use a programmable remote to switch them in synchrony most of the time or not (so I can watch a football game while listening to music).
        Kal

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