So here's the deal and I appreciate an honest and to the point answer.
I bought the Marantz SR4002 before seeing the thread discussing the merits of the upcoming 663. While the 4002 has HDMI 1.3 pass thru, it doesn't have the switching (the HDMI out even has 1.1 printed above it) or the True HD, etc decoding for sound. It will also only set the Xover to 80Hz ( Iwas wondering what the 663 will do if anyone knows?), and I think I would like a bit more flexibility. I got a pretty decent deal of $110.00 off MSRP but I only have thirty days to return.
Here's my dilemma: Marantz is a good name and probably will do OK until I get a HD TV and BDP (maybe in a year or two or three) but then I'll need to pop for a new amp to take full advantage of the benefit of 1.3.
OR
I return it now, get over the impatience of not hooking my system up for a bit, spend a bit closer to what my budget will allow BUT get the receiver that will do what I want more fully.
This may seem a no brainer but I'm wondering about the time frame of the technology,etc...We all know things change quickly. Would it make sense to hold onto this receiver, count it as a bargain because by the time I get the TV there will be new equipment out? Or will the 663 carry me far enough down the years to not regret it anyway.
Please give me your thoughts, sorry for the long post, and Happy Listening.