Sony is launching three A/V receivers today as part of its “Elevated Standard” (ES) line of premium gear.
All three models feature iPod integration and Sony’s Digital Media Port, which allows for the addition of optional accessories like a Bluetooth receiver, a Wi-Fi adapter, or an audio dock for use with Sony’s Network Walkman line.
Blu-ray compatibility is present and the receivers are capable of handling 1080/60p and 24p video from other sources. They’ll also be able to upscale non-HD content up to 1080p using the HDMI connection.
The STR-DA3300ES will be available in August for $1,000, the STR-DA5300ES drops in September for $1,700, and the STR-DA4300ES is due in October for $1,300.
SONY ELEVATES STANDARD OF HOME THEATER WITH NEW ES RECEIVERS [Sony Press Release]
Very nice, and not as overpriced as I would have expected from Sony. Please keep us posted if there is any video processing comparison done between the Faroudja and the Reon-VX in the similarly priced Onkyo units.
I would really like to know which AV Reciever is the best between several sysyems in regard to Video upscaling to 1080p. I have been looking at the Pionner VSX-92TXH and the Sony STR-DA5300ES. I want a Reciever that has 7-1, THX and be able to upscale to 1080p to my 65″ TV. There are several Recievers out there that seem to be good the Onkyo TX-SR875, Yamaha RX-V3800 and the Denon AVR- 3808CI that I have looked at but cant seem to figure out which is the best for my needs. I like the Sony because it automatically converts all incoming signals to 1080P. I am useing a Pioneer D-912K and it works great but I’m really looking to go to the next step can anyone help??
Mike