Honestly, it's too soon for any manufacturer to give a concrete date for an HDMI v1.3 receiver. The best that we can probably do now is to guess that an HDMI v1.3 pre/pro is still about a year out. If a one-year or longer wait doesn't hamper your enjoyment of your home theater, returning it might be the way to go. I still think it's safe to buy because you can get a lot of enjoyment out of a Model 990 in a year or more, and the resale value will hold up very well over that time.