Just wondering if anyone, out there, has any ideas or experience with the new software defined receivers? What do I mean by software defined receivers? Those would be microprocessor controlled receivers that could be updated by downloading new software from the internet. That way, hopefully, you can upgrade as new features come out without actually buying a new receiver.

I think that the new Denon 4000 and Marantz 8000 series receivers will have this feature. The new Denon 5000 series may alread have it. I don't know if other brands currently have it or not.

For my purposes, I would be interested in hearing about units with prices less than $4000. Of course, if you have a more expensive one, it would be good to hear about that one too.

Anyone out there have one? If so, what can you tell me about it?

The Rat.


The Rat. M80s, VP-150, QS8s, SVS PC 20-39+, OPPO, Onkyo 703s, Harmony 880 Sony 60" SXRD HDTV