bwallen77, I ended up running two HDMI cables to get me by for now when I installed my projector about 4 months ago. It's getting me by for now, but I'd like a pre/pro with HDMI switching and the hi def audio. I'm running hi def audio via the Oppo BDP93 analog outs, but still doesn't give me 7.1. I looked at the Marantz 7005 since I had a receiver by them quite some time ago I was very happy with, but like you, I'm trying to hold out for the 978. jakewash, the main reason I'm trying to hold out for the 978 is I've been very pleased with every Outlaw product I've owned including the 950 and it will use ESS Sabre DAC's. They've gotten high praise from the BDP93 community and I trust Outlaw to implement them well. Just my two cents.
