I have even used an AVR (Denon 4810) to handle HDMI and use the pre outs to a stereo preamp with HT bypass
Am upgrading the Denon to a Marantz 8801 since I am already using external power amps for all channels anyway and this will support 3D HDMI and DTS Neo X on my 11 speakers and 3 subs
Am upgrading the Denon to a Marantz 8801 since I am already using external power amps for all channels anyway and this will support 3D HDMI and DTS Neo X on my 11 speakers and 3 subs