I just bought a new HDTV Plasma TV as well as a new DirecTv HD DVR. I want to hook both units up using HDMI. I have a B&K AVR507 that does not have HDMI capabilities.

My old DVR would not pick up new HD channels and my old HDTV did not have enough HDMI capability (extras like for my XBOX).

If the TV and DVR are connected directly using HDMI but my digital audio for the DVR is connected to the B&K wouldn't I be getting pretty much the same thing as if my head unit (say an Anthem AVM 50) had HDMI capabilities?

I absolutely love my B&K - althought I wish they would get off their a** and put out some products with HDMI - but have considered switching over to Anthem since they have HDMI capabilities. It seems the configuration would be easier and I may get more overall performance (but a loss in musical ability). So what am I losing by not having head unit HDMI capability with my configuration?

thanks!

JL