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Sony STR DA5300ES

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6
out of 10
Good

"Fantastic Reciever with some major HDMI Audio issues"
I contacted sony after I hooked up my brand new unit today.. Used only hdmi to connect my PS3, My... (read more)

by wleewillard (see profile), September 6, 2007

100 out of 121 users found this opinion helpful
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6
out of 10
Good

"Great except if using with DirecTv HD DVR"
First off - If you are using a DirecTv HR20 this is not the receiver for you. The HDMI hookup... (read more)

by Hawkfan2 (see profile), November 16, 2007

59 out of 66 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"They hit the nail on the head with this one."
I upgraded to this receiver after owning a previous Sony ES product. There customer support is... (read more)

by fastfalling (see profile), December 23, 2007

42 out of 42 users found this opinion helpful

8
out of 10
Excellent

"DirecTv Issue Fixed"
Sony has recalled all these receivers and provided updated firmware models to owners so that the... (read more)

by SeattleTony (see profile), December 11, 2007

21 out of 21 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Top Of The Line Means Cream of the Crop"
If you have money to burn and you have been itching for a new recevier. Look no more. This has it... (read more)

by scotchtzd (see profile), January 18, 2008

10 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Great product"
I was intially wary of getting this receiver because the price was too steep for me. But I am glad... (read more)

by redcrox (see profile), December 3, 2007

6 out of 6 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Great all inclusive power house"
I'd been wanting this since it went on the market. My wife suprised me and got it as an early... (read more)

by awright7 (see profile), November 30, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"This receiver will by far keep up with todays demand of audio and video..."
I have the updated receiver and have not one problem with Direc TV HD audio or picture. The remote... (read more)

by jphillips63 (see profile), April 17, 2008

3 out of 3 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Worth the money!"
Just got the receiver yesterday and had it hooked up within 25 minutes - speakers and all 8... (read more)

by rockymtnbri (see profile), February 1, 2008

5 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful

7
out of 10
Very good

"Good Once You Work Out HDMI & Digital Audio Bugs"
There are some irritating issues.

1) You HAVE to make sure you have the latest firmware... (read more)

by PJWard9153 (see profile), March 22, 2008

2 out of 2 users found this opinion helpful

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8.7

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Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak

Reviewed: 7/24/07 , Updated: 8/1/07
Release date: 9/7/07
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