Roland I think you are missing the point regarding HDMI audio. The big advantage to audio over HDMI is to get audio into the Pre/Pro not switch it. Many of us SACD/DVD-A users would like a digital interface into our Pre/Pros. This will become even more important (required) when the HD versions of DD and DTS show up.

For those complaining about lack of HDMI "video switching" the 990 has HDMI switching with a $10 adapter.