I agree that some legacy inputs should be there, and while I don't currently use most of those, I'd still like the option to have them.
However, they should be limited to somthing like 2 inputs each. I hat when I look at the back of a high end avr and see 6 or 7 composite and 6 or 7 s-vid inputs.
A big waste IMO.
I'd rather have a small amount of those, then put the extra effort into other more modern connections like HDMI.

I also agree that something like an 8-16 port switch built in is not a viable consideration.
There are not many people who would desire that function, and as Gonk said, it can be added on externally for little cost.

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Now, another possible scenario I may be interested in is the MCH and/or stereo analog inputs.
I have never owned an Outlaw avr or preamp, but is it correct that their processors are able to do bass management on the analog inputs without digitizing the audio?
I wonder if there will be similar type situation with the new model. T'would be nice if so.