Digging around the biggest problem is there is the very limited selection...
HDMI 1.3 Receivers with full TrueHD/DTS Master decoding:
- Onkyo TX-SR605 Receiver ($400) -- Cheapest option but no Pre-Outs.
- Onkyo TX-SR705 Receiver ($630) -- Has Pre-Outs.
- Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH ($1,000) -- Has Pre-Outs.
- Denon AVR-2808CI ($1,200) -- Has Pre-Outs.
Other Receiver Options that support 7.1 PCM via HDMI but no TrueHD/DTS Master decoding:
- Yamaha RX-V661 ($500) -- Has Pre-Outs but looks incredibly cheap.
- Sony STR-DG1000 Receiver ($535) -- Has Pre-Outs
- Pioneer Elite VSX-90TXV ($650) -- Has Pre-Outs
- Any Denon Receiver with HDMI.
HDMI 1.3 Processors with full TrueHD/DTS Master decoding:
- Onkyo Professional PR-SC885P Processor ($1,300)
- Integra DTC-9.8 Processor ($1,600) (same as the Onkyo, longer warranty)
So I'm pretty much stuck waiting right now because I could go with a cheaper receiver, but I really want a processor. I'm looking forward to see what
Outlaw Audio does with their next processor.
Emotiva is another cheapie option, but their stuff looks manufactured from the cheapest materials possible. Don't think I can afford an
Anthem Statement processor.
Of course, I can just keep browsing
AudiogoN for legacy equipment.