HDMI 2.0a / b / 2.1 with HLG

pioneer2000

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So, are current HDMI 2.0a receivers going to be fully compatible with the full HDR specifications (Dolby Vision / HDR10 / HLG)?

From what I understand, Denon receivers are going to receive a firmware update to allow HLG, so presumably this means they will be reclassified as HDMI 2.0b AFTER the update?

When HDMI 2.1 comes around with dynamic HDR, will this also be a firmware update or is HDMI 2.1 likely to require a new receiver? From what I understand, 2.1 uses the same HDMI connector, so it's only the firmware / cable that needs to change?

Dolby seem to state that Dolby Vision can work on HDMI 1.4, so shouldn't this not be a problem, unless the manufacturers want to make more money...

TLDR, I've got a new amp on the way and am slightly concerned that it will be unable to pass all the iterations of HDR as the HDMI goalposts keep getting moved.
 
step 1 - enjoy your new amp

step 2 - come back in 5 years when everything has been finalised

no point worrying about this, enjoy your equipment. there is nothing your going to be missing out on.
 
I was planning on getting a new tv further down the line, but yes valid point as I'm not sure the 2017 LG's / Samsung's are hdmi 2.1 or 2.0b.

It's simply the case that I'd expect a receiver to last a lot longer than a tv, but due to the uncertainty in hdmi specs, that may not be the case.
 
Basically HDMI spec changes all the time, so either you wait and have nothing, or change, or just enjoy what you have.

I'm still using non HDMI av pre, 1080p plasma, 1080p BD. What do I need to do to "update" my system? Change all three. LOL. Nopey.
 
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