I picked up an STR-DA1000ES receiver (demo) for $300 bucks just to get a taste of Dolby-digital 5.1 surround.
This little pecker sounds GREAT when decoding DVD soundtracks! It also sounds mighty good at CDs used in the "2 channel direct" mode.
I never really felt I was getting my $6000 + $6000 + $6000 + worth (ARC amp, AA speakers, ML CD player + extras) with my former system.
This Sony (along with SCD-9000ES, Thiel 1.6s and Harmonic wire) just kicks ASS!
This little pecker sounds GREAT when decoding DVD soundtracks! It also sounds mighty good at CDs used in the "2 channel direct" mode.
I never really felt I was getting my $6000 + $6000 + $6000 + worth (ARC amp, AA speakers, ML CD player + extras) with my former system.
This Sony (along with SCD-9000ES, Thiel 1.6s and Harmonic wire) just kicks ASS!