I don't see that a the point. I see: Does it do what it says it does? If it doesn't then it has a problem. If it does: What does it matter that other things can do that, too?Because it seems to do nothing better than an AVR from the 90's but sells it self like it's revolutionary.
On the contrary you get proper known dolby dsp's on the 90's AVR.
I personally don't want an AVR in my stereo system: Period. Nor a computer (but I am willing to use a Bluetooth transceiver set up with the DESKTOP computer in the office and the stereo in the living room). It is also rare for me to use a remote for anything (unless that is the only way I can do it). And I haven't owned (nor do I want to own) a TV since 2007. I have a monitor so that I can watch things (you know, uncompressed 2K & 4K) from my oPPo 205 UDP. Other than that, I do not care about any video.
Buy the SYN? Maybe?