Here is an example of firmware upgrades for the Rotel 1065 receiver(This upgrade was a while back since there are not many new formats recently) - Added dts Neo:6 feature. - Added Pro Logic II Music Panorama, Dimension, and Center Width settings. - Added Dolby Digital EX feature.
Please allow me to make a correction to the above post. Rotel is constistently offering firmware updates. There is a computer port on each of the Rotel processors and Rotel receivers that allows you to download software updates on your home computer; you could also take it to your dealer and...
You may want to consider the upgrade factor into your decision. The 5803 is a fantastic unit and it will make you quite happy. When it's time to retire the receiver (new technology requires upgrades every so often), you lose out on the money you put toward the amplification inside the receiver...
You need to go back and listen to the 804's with proper amplification. 80 watts can not do justice to speakers in the Nautilus line. If you listened to the 804's with a clean 200 watt (or more) amp, you will be less confused about the decision. The Paradigm studio 60's and 100's are great...
Jason.Soko, I guess I should throw my B&W speakers away since you think they "lack any type of musical reproduction". I chose B&W speakers for very musical reasons. I have 3 music degrees and conduct chamber music at a University, but what do I know? Your ears are probably just better...