Yamaha announces a number of 2015 Aventage AVRs will receive HDR support and DTS:X compatibility via firmware update, including the RX-A1050, RX-A2050, RX-A3050 and the CX-A5100 models.
HDR is part of the UHD Blu-ray specification, and support comes through an update to the latest HDMI version (2.0a). The latest firmware also provides the latest HDMI version and copy protection, as well as support for the DTS:X content platform.
Another Yamaha product getting DTS:X compatibility via firmware update is the YSP-5600 Atmos soundbar. Meanwhile the mid-range to high-end RX-V679, RX-V779 and RX-A850 receivers get firmware updates providing HDR capability.
The above mentioned updates will be available free of charge and are scheduled to roll out during Q2 2016.
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