Sony introduces three new ES receivers
(republished from Krunker.com)
Fans of the high end Sony ES line of receivers will be happy to hear that they have introduced three new models to the ES line. The new receivers are the STR-DRA5300ES, the STR-DA4300ES, and the STR-DA3300ES. These new models are fully compatible with the latest audio formats such as Dolby Digital +, Dolby TrueHD, dts High Resolution Audio, and dts HD Master Audio. The high end 5300ES comes with a whopping six HDMI inputs!
Common features found on all three new ES models include:
- Digital Media Port which allows integration of other accessories
- Support for iPod integration via iPod audio dock (TDM-iP1) and the digital media port
- Support for PC WiFi client for streaming digital music (TDM-NC1) to the receiver via the digital media port
- Support for the new Sony Bluetooth receiver to connect to various Bluetooth enabled devices
- Support for the Sony audio docking station (TDM-NW1) which is compatible with select Sony Network Walkman products
- Comes with the Cortez Advanced controller featuring Faroudja DCDi Cinema technology - upscales all video sources to 1080p via HDMI
- Supports 1080/60p and 24p video formats
- Supports BRAVIA Theatre Sync technology
- Digital Cinema auto calibration with stereo microphone
- Portable Audio Enhancer
- Sirius and XM Connect-and-Play ready
The STR-DA5300ES features:
- 120 watt amp (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz frequency response,, 0.09 percent THD)
- Accepts eight channel linear PCM
- First receiver to distribute high definition content to a second room (zone)
- Picture in picture for monitoring multi-zone output or an external video source
- Six “Active Intelligence” HDMI inputs (one output) that support Deep Color and x.v.Color technology
- Available in Sept for $1700
The STR-DA4300ES features:
- 100 watt amp (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20kHz frequency response, 0.09 percent THD)
- Accepts eight channel linear PCM
- Three “Active Intelligence” HDMI inputs and one output - supports Deep Color and x.v.Color
- Available in October for $1300
The STR-DA3300ES features:
- 100 watt amp (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20kHz frequency response, 0.09 percent THD)
- Accepts eight channel linear PC
- Three “Active Intelligence” HDMI inputs (one output) that support x.v.Color technology
- Available in August for $1000
If I had the money, I’d consider the high end STR-DA5300ES model - if only because I could use those six HDMI inputs.