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Reviews of the Sony STR DA5300ES

8.7

CNET Review

July 24, 2007

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 Bad: Expensive; main remote can be confusing, although simpler remote provided; Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding cannot be used with current crop of high-definition video players.

The Bottom Line: 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.

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9.1

alaTest.com

By alaTest | November 30, 2008

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 19209 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.

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8.0

techradar.com

Review Summary: Beneath the lid there are some far more serious additions to this Sony's predecessor, including all the new-fangled Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats and a new horizontally-braced chassis construction

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No Rating

asia.cnet.com

By Matthew Moskovciak, CNET.com | August 31, 2007

Review Summary: 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.

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No Rating

whathifi.co.uk

Review Summary: This is Sony's forthcoming STR-DA5300ES receiver, expected to slot into the company's range above the existing STR-DA5200ES in September or October.The price in the UK is subject to confirmation, but it's expected to sell for around â'¬1700 in mainlan

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: STR-DA5300ES

General

Product Type AV receiver

Audio System

Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
Built-in Decoders Dolby Pro Logic, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
Surround System Class 7.1 channel
Amplifier Output Details 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.09 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.09 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.09 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.09 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back )
Built-in Clock Timer
Timer Sleep
Bass Control Yes
Treble Control Yes
Built-in Display Fluorescent
Additional Features XM satellite radio ready, Multi-room audio output, Analog to HDMI up conversion, Auto sound calibration, On-screen display, Sirius satellite radio ready

Connections / Cables / Slots

HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.

Connectors

Headphone Jack Yes
Coaxial Digital Input Yes
Optical Digital Input Yes
Optical Digital Output Yes

Radio

Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
AM Preset Station Qty 30
FM Preset Station Qty 30
Additional Features Station naming

Remote Control

Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
Features Multi-brand compatibility, Learning, Macro function

Remote Control (2nd)

Type Simple remote control
Technology Infrared

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories FM antenna, Auto calibration microphone, AM antenna

Connections

Connector Type 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 3 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 5 x SPDIF input - Rear, 1 x Turntable audio input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output (multi zone) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 2 x Control S ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, Remote control - Rear, 4 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 9 x Speakers output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF input - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, Trigger ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 3 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 4 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-out (multi zone) ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 6 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones - Front, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear