My next surround processor is from miniDSP!

That’s just part of being in a "golden age".  Prices go up!  Gold ain’t cheap.  Get with the program!

Pass...I shall wait patiently for the next prepro from Yamaha and remain with the Yamaha master race.

I’m still rockin’ my Yami 5200 Prepro. Rock solid. 

Looks impressive, but what you need 16 outputs for?

Looks impressive, but what you need 16 outputs for?

Given the customer base, I'd say the biggest reason is active bi/triamping.  You could use it to build 3 x 3-way active front speakers and still have 7 more channels.