For us HTPCers, the real question is, will it support DTS-MA and TruHD *decoding*, if given a bitstream over HDMI?

And, probably a long shot, but will it support HDCD decoding from the S/PDIF inputs? This seems to be cropping up in more and more high-end receivers and pre-pros, and is something I would be very interested in (huge Neil Young fan).

Phono pre would be nice, but with the cost of a decent turntable these days, I suspect many would prefer to choose a preamp in their price range anyway...though if Outlaw wants to make an offering in that field, I'm all ears.

My cheap SACD player doesn't have balanced outs, and isn't in my main system anymore anyway, the HTPC both took up the space and eliminated the need for BD/(HD)-DVD/CD playback and while I love my SACDs, they are few in number; so that's not a deal-breaker for me.