The Pioneer 810S has just been announced. Rated at 100 watts x 6, features component video switching, DTS ES compatibility.

Check http://www.CheapHomeTheater.com for more details.

is it available yet? if so, where's the best online place to shop? is pioneer the only place to buy it yet?

and i assume so, but does it have DD-ex?

[Edited by TCG on 04-01-01 at 11:27 PM]

If it only had more optical inputs

Hmm, that site doesn't say if it's DTS-ES discrete or not. Just DTS-ES compatible, whatever that means. 100x6 at 6 ohms or 8? No DPLII.

Damn it! I was so excited when I read "DTS-ES under $600"! Based on what I've read, namely http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...c2-3-2001.html, how could any new receiver NOT have DPL2 built in!?

Will somebody please release a 6.1 receiver with THX Surround EX or DD Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix, and DPL2 for under $1000 MSRP? Do I hear a Denon 3802? How about an Onkyo 797? A Pioneer TX35x?