I don't understand why anyone would want their pre-pro to switch audio via HDMI. Are their that many people using their video displays for audio too? My audio stops at teh pre-pro is sent to the amps and out to the speakers, I don't use the speakers in the displays...maybe I'm different. What I can see is the single cable concept from a DVD player to the pre-pro but those units are normally together in the rack, I don't mind too much ponying up a few extra dollars for a digital audio connection. Just my 2 cents.

Ed