My Predictions Of The Future AVR

[ThatM1key]

This is my predictions of the future AVR. Editing is not the best but get's the point down.

The Front:

• No volume control knob. Volume is controlled by the TV (via eARC/ARC) and by the AVR remote.
• Power button is still here due to mainly emergency reasons and factory resets.
• Although the display can deleted (Due to having a GUI), it is still here for showing info about Decoding, Frequency, Bit depth & Diagnostics.
• Other buttons are removed due to being in the GUI and on the AVR Remote.

The Back:

• "Setup Mic" calibration 3.5mm input has been moved to the back for aesthetic and cost effective reasons (EX: Not hidden under a front panel).
• No HDMI Inputs, only 1 output. TV is now the HDMI Switch and sends audio to AVR using eARC/ARC. Cost Effective and reduces gaming latency.
• No analog inputs (Video & Audio) due to TV's having better image upscalers and (Potentially in the future) better ADC converters for audio.
• WIFI & Bluetooth are gone due to TV's smartness, media player and Bluetooth.
• AVRs can get internet (for updates) via HDMI.
• AVRs can connect 2 subs via Wireless & RCA Out.
• No pre-outs are available due to this being a "dummy" receiver and nothing super to offer as a pre-amp.

That was my prediction for future AVRs.

 

[DonR]

But... where will I hook up my turntable?

 

[ThatM1key]

But... where will I hook up my turntable?

Why would you hookup a turntable to a AVR.

 

[DonR]

Why would you hookup a turntable to a AVR.

I should have projected more sarcasm in my post, apologies.

 

[abdo123]

You're obviously delusional. It's going to be built in to your TV with 98% efficient Class D amplifiers.

 

[ThatM1key]

You're obviously delusional. It's going to be built in to your TV with 98% efficient Class D amplifiers.

I know your joking but there was TV's with built in subwoofers:

 

[mhardy6647]

But... where will I hook up my turntable?

and, and... the tape loop? Where's that?!?
I mean, if only to hook up a graphic EQ, you know?

 

[abdo123]

I know your joking

I'm actually not. It seems like the most logical next step.

 

[DonR]

You're obviously delusional. It's going to be built in to your TV with 98% efficient Class D amplifiers.

...or... no amplifier but wireless digital signal to powered speakers.

 

[abdo123]

...or... no amplifier but wireless digital signal to powered speakers.

Seems too far fetched but maybe Sony can pull it off.

 

[Rick63]

 

[ThatM1key]

I guess my prediction is too radical?

 

[Soundmixer]

I guess my prediction is too radical?

You need balanced connections, and FAR more HDMI inputs and outputs. You absolutely need pre-outs, or you are stuck with the onboard amp's power...which won't likely be very much.

 

[JeffS7444]

What if it's your only system, and you just want to listen to music?

 

[ThatM1key]

What if it's your only system, and you just want to listen to music?

Listen to the music digitally

 

[JeffS7444]

Listen to the music digitally

You mean, buy another device because this AVR is useless unless the TV set is switched on?

 

[ThatM1key]

You mean, buy another device because this AVR is useless unless the TV set is switched on?

Techinally yes but AVRs were designed with TVs in mind

 

[JeffS7444]

Techinally yes but AVRs were designed with TVs in mind

"Technically" I think you've painted yourself into a corner but who's keeping score?

The late Arnold Kreuger was an advocate of using the AVR at the heart of a 2-channel music playback system, and I've come to appreciate that as a clever idea, because you get a lot of technology (room correction!) packed into a single box, and it's priced competitively. I see no reason why 2-channel and multichannel need separate hardware.

 

[DonR]

"Technically" I think you've painted yourself into a corner but who's keeping score?

The late Arnold Kreuger was an advocate of using the AVR at the heart of a 2-channel music playback system, and I've come to appreciate that as a clever idea, because you get a lot of technology (room correction!) packed into a single box, and it's priced competitively. I see no reason why 2-channel and multichannel need separate hardware.

Leverage that mass production, I say.

 

[Blumlein 88]

Leverage that mass production, I say.

My complaint is the makers, mostly from one company, are leveraging via mass production the profit from making mediocre barely good enough gear. In concert with the always something new format introductions they keep churning for profit. In a way I get it, what is the use in spending more for extra quality you can enjoy for many years with better performance when you'll need new capabilities in less than 5 years?