HD decoding AV Receivers with HDMI v1.3 - Not till end of 2007
I have some disturbing news for those awaiting the arrival of next generation AV receivers/amps. Here is the question I put forward to Yamaha UK and the feedback I received:
Q. "When do you plan to release av receivers that will decode the new high definition audio codecs such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master? Will these new av receivers have HDMI v1.3? Thanks"
A. "The HD audio CODECS are due to be finalised very soon, however, production of chipsets and the combined launch of HDMI 1.3 (which is required to carry the CODEC) is not going to be until around this time next year - this will mean that the first HDMI 1.3 and HD audio CODEC decoding equipment will be around 12 - 18 months away at the earliest from all manufacturers. Regards Yamaha Technical"