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Sorry, yes - I omitted the /24 from my posting. 1080p/60 is currently available.

Use Y-adapters to split the surrounds for the 2 backs, or wait and buy something that can decode 7.1 audio over HDMI. I don't think there's any 7.1 soundtracks out at the moment either though.

The XA2 doesn't support 1080p just yet. A firmware upgrade from Toshiba will resolve this though - estimated to be in their 2nd FW update release. As far as audio - if your receiver can decode the audio via HDMI then you're fine. Otherwise, you'll need to connect the XA2's 5.1 audio outputs...

IMHO, TrueHD has a more spacious soundfield to it. Whether or not you can detect the difference will depend on your audio equipment, setup and your ears. :)

If this is the case, an XA2 FW update may solve this issue. And there's some reports that an A2/XA2 update is in the works and due to be released very soon.

Yeah, that does suck. But then why does my Pioneer Elite VSX-80TXV receiver pass the XA2's HDMI signal just fine? I think it may be more of an issue directly related to the 84TXI receiver, at least from what I've heard over on AVS.

That sucks, sorry to hear. I think there's a thread about your Pioneer receiver over on AVS regarding the problem. I think there was talk about a possible upcoming firmware update to resolve the issue. Interesting thing is, I'm using my Pioneer Elite VSX80-TXV receiver as a HDMI switcher...

Does the A1 have its own adjustment settings that you could make to it?

If you already have your set the way you like it, then you have a couple options. If you have an available input (component or HDMI) on your display, you can plug the XA2 in there and calibrate that input via DVE, Avia or the like. Another option is to just bump up the black level (brightness) a...

You got this puppy installed yet? What do you think?

I think I may have noticed a "black crush" issue on the XA2, same as what the A2 has seen. I noticed this on The Hulk HD DVD, the night scene where the mutant dogs are attacking the Hulk. The picture during that scene is overly dark and very hard to see.

Congrats! Look forward to hearing what you think about it. :)

You're correct - the A2 does not have analog audio outputs, just HDMI and optical digital. The XA2 does have the analog outs though.

Got the XA2 installed Sat morning. Ended up connecting with HDMI via the Pioneer Elite VSX80-TXV receiver to the Pioneer PDP-5050HD 50" plasma. The receiver is my HDMI switcher for the D* HR20 and the XA2. Audio was connected via the XA2's 5.1 analog outs (for TrueHD and other lossless audio...