Conclusion: The good: Excellent graphical user interface; six HDMI 1.3 inputs; can upconvert all analog signals to HDMI; user-selectable output resolution; excellent upconversion video quality; XM- and Sirius-ready; automatic speaker calibration; can switch between nine high-definition video sources; onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding The...
Conclusion: With six HDMI inputs, an intuitive graphical user interface and excellent audio and video quality, the Sony STR-DA5300ES raises the bar on what to expect from a high-end AV receiver.
Conclusion: It's not an obvious must-have product but well worth keeping on the audition list. The Sony STR-DA5300ES might just be the wild-card receiver choice that ticks all the right boxes in your system