Official 1.3 HDMI receiver thread.

[gimmepilotwings]

Lets use this thread to talk about upcoming receivers that will be 1.3 HDMI compliant.

I know I plan on upgrading when one comes out.

Any word on the first receivers that will offer it, how much they will cost etc.

Thanks,

[corbin dallas]

Forgive a stupid question but i'm not up on the HDMI times. What's the difference between ver 1.3 and whatever the current HDMI standard is?

[gimmepilotwings]

Here, try a wiki.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI

[DthRdrX]

Upcoming from Denon. We should start seeing units at CES.

All of Denon's AV Receivers, which are scheduled for mid-year introduction in 2007, will include HDMI version 1.3. As well, these receivers will support 36-bit Deep Color, and 1080p pass-thru. Depending on the specific receiver model, select devices will include video processing by Silicon Optix, Faroudja, and Analog Devices. And, high-end models include DolbyTrue HD, and DTS Master HD surround sound decoding. Several models will include Dolby Digital Plus processing.

[Spiky]

Mid-year. Ouch. We thought these would start shipping this year.

[gimmepilotwings]

Originally Posted by Spiky

Mid-year. Ouch. We thought these would start shipping this year.

Not good at all. My Panny is on the outs, and I don't think it will last that long. Crap.

[rexinnih]

Originally Posted by DthRdrX

Upcoming from Denon. We should start seeing units at CES.

Where'd you get the quote from?

[DthRdrX]

Originally Posted by rexinnih

Where'd you get the quote from?

Digital Designline

November 30, 2006
HDMI 1.3 comes to 1080p audio products in 2007
By Dennis P. Barker

This week I spent some time at D&M Holdings (Umbrella Company of Denon and Marantz among other companies) headquarters in NJ as they gave select journalists a pre-CES 2007 preview. Much like the Ghost of Christmas Future in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. OK. You ask what does this have to do with Digital TV? Well, they realize that to fully appreciate 1080p and HDTV, you need good audio. And, not just good audio, but audio and that also includes video processing and scaling.

Denon currently holds the number 2 share in Receivers/Amps/Tuners (at 19.1-percent for 2006 up from 17.1-percent in 2005) behind Sony. Denon's vision of the future of the Connect Home is that the AV Receiver is the central device that controls and processes all signals coming into the home. In, a sense, it's a true A/V media server. The first message that Denon wanted to impart was the fact that all of its AV Receivers in 2007, which are scheduled for mid-year introduction will include HDMI version 1.3. As well, these receivers will support 36-bit Deep Color, and 1080p pass-thru. Depending on the specific receiver model, select devices will include video processing by Silicon Optix, Faroudja, and Analog Devices. And, high-end models include DolbyTrue HD, and DTS Master HD surround sound decoding. Several models will include Dolby Digital Plus processing.

Now, a few weeks ago, there were several stories relating to next-generation optical discs were posted on Digital TV DesignLine and EE Times this week regarding ICs and chipsets from Broadcom, STMicroelectronics, and NEC Electronics that will finally allow true 'Universal' DVD players that can decode and playback both HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. These machines will offer the "best of both worlds" and allow the consumer to buy into the future of high definition DVD. As early as CES 2007 we could see the first products announced that will accommodate this technological feat.

At that time, I speculated that major audio brands have been waiting for these chipsets. I spent some time talking to D&M key executive and product planners from Denon and Marantz. While they would now confirm or deny actually having a product, my gut told me that it is certainly under development. Although, they acknowledged that if would be truly difficult to come out with a true universal high-definition player in 2007 (for any audio company) as the engineering has not been done. So, while the chipsets and optical drives will be come available next year, complete R & D must take place. So, the estimation was that it could be late 2007/early 2008 for a universal hi def player that played everything from CDs, DVDs, HD DVD, Blu-ray, and possibly DVD-Audio and SACD. While it would not be inexpensive, it would certainly find its ways into the Connect Homes of early adopters and custom installations. More to follow.

[Spiky]

I think I'm going to cry. Finally something about HD discs from Denon. And the word "universal" was included.


I'm so happy.....

[GIjon213]

Finally!!

Link

MSRP: $1499



Sherwood revamped their entire line of A/V receivers and displayed them at CES. Not only did they acclimate into the 21st century with their first HDMI enabled receivers but they went above and beyond the status quo by incorporating new features not currently available on the market.



Some of the most noted features include:



HDMI 1.3
Video Scaling to 1080p
Converts HDMI video to analog
GUI OSD
DTS Master Audio HD
Dolby TruHD
RF Remote Control
Automatic Audio Set-up
Audyssey MultEQ XT
RS-232 Control / Upgrade
Multi Source, Multi Zone
A/V Sync Delay by Input
XM Connect & Play
Installer Memory
Built in bi-amp capability


The R-972 boasts 100 wpc x 7 and is powered by TI DA-710 & 708 bit DSPs. Want flexible bass management? No problem, Sherwood includes a quadruple independent crossover scheme.



For more information, visit: http://www.sherwoodusa.com/

[gimmepilotwings]

oof. I was hoping for something closer to the $1,000 range.

Ah well. Thanks for the update.

[GIjon213]

Originally Posted by gimmepilotwings

oof. I was hoping for something closer to the $1,000 range.

Ah well. Thanks for the update.

I bet you will be able to get this for a few hundred under MSRP, so you may get lucky. I think it will be more around 1300-1400, but here's to hopin'!

[DthRdrX]

Denon is showing their stuff behind closed doors AFAIK.

[GIjon213]

Originally Posted by DthRdrX

Denon is showing their stuff behind closed doors AFAIK.

Yeah, I saw this, and that isn't exactly selling me on their future products. I do plan on buying a receive this year, it will be > $1000, and I plan on having it for > 5 years. Denon was my first choice, but with them not showing off anything (so far) I will have to jump ship and find another receiver. Besides, that Sherwood looks really nice.

[FantasticVSDoom]

Well, I am still glad I upgraded my reciever recently because 1400 is a bit much for me now, but 4 HDMI inputs would have been great... At least there are some announcements coming.

[gimmepilotwings]

Originally Posted by gijon213

Yeah, I saw this, and that isn't exactly selling me on their future products. I do plan on buying a receive this year, it will be > $1000, and I plan on having it for > 5 years. Denon was my first choice, but with them not showing off anything (so far) I will have to jump ship and find another receiver. Besides, that Sherwood looks really nice.

Has anyone had any experience with Sherwood products?

[digitalfreaknyc]

Wasn't sony coming out with a $700 one?

[Sdallnct]

Originally Posted by gimmepilotwings

Has anyone had any experience with Sherwood products?

I personally have never had one. They are more popular overseas, particularly in England. They are known for high quality and good sound.

[DthRdrX]

Here you go. Not exactly a consumer solution to HDMI 1.3 yet.

"Pricing has not officially been announced but we’d expect it to be less than a small import car."

Denon A/V seperates

[FantasticVSDoom]

Originally Posted by DthRdrX

Here you go. Not exactly a consumer solution to HDMI 1.3 yet.

"Pricing has not officially been announced but we’d expect it to be less than a small import car."

Denon A/V seperates

I saw this when I was looking for info on 1.3 and I just stared in awe...Someday, someday.

[GIjon213]

Is anyone else as disappointed this year in CES when it comes to receivers? I just think I will be getting a mid-line one for now, and buying another mid-line one next year. I was hoping for a nice new Denon with the bells and whistles to come out in April or May, but that doesn't seem to be happening.