With a number of similarly specified AV receivers in my price range to choose from, deciding on the one for me has been difficult. I have chosen the Yamaha RXV765 at £299. However, one thing worries me; the comment in the review on WHSV:
"The problem is the same one that hinders its sibling. The '765 won't let you assign an optical digital input with an HDMI input, preventing you from enjoying Dolby Digital surround sound from Apple TV or a Sky+ HD box."
I am about to have Sky HD installed and Dolby Digital is essential. Did Yamaha rectify this anomaly? I would have thought that Sky HD boxes have HDMI 1.3a negating the need for optical?
Your help would be much appreciated
"The problem is the same one that hinders its sibling. The '765 won't let you assign an optical digital input with an HDMI input, preventing you from enjoying Dolby Digital surround sound from Apple TV or a Sky+ HD box."
I am about to have Sky HD installed and Dolby Digital is essential. Did Yamaha rectify this anomaly? I would have thought that Sky HD boxes have HDMI 1.3a negating the need for optical?
Your help would be much appreciated