Sony STR-DA555ES

Pros: Very sophisticated processing; good spec; awesome sound quality.
Cons: Don’t actually allow EX.

The ‘555ES is a bit of a beast in terms of receivers, it comes clad in a luxurious matt black, and comes complete with a high-tech remote with touch screen LCD display. At this price it certainly seems to have it’s high-tech features. Lets go through the...

Pros: Everything. Specially amount of inputs/outputs double power supply
Cons: video buses don't talk to each other

This SONY Receiver, puts out 120 watts of clear clean sound. Although it seems kind of low for a receiver in this price range, the good things that can be said about this receiver are endless.

1st. Puts out 120 watts per channell, unlike...

Pros: clean power, solid, reliable unit with power to spare
Cons: clunky and heavy remote looks like an art project

This unit delivers! I would suggest anyone looking for a Dolby Digital Receiver in a mid-price range grab one of these.
I tested several models and yes this one runs a little hot, but it was cool compared to several other machines like the Akai...

Pros: Quality power, superior construction, premium electronics, ease of use, aesthetics
Cons: Remote switches off too quickly

Brief Background

I have been a long time SONY buyer for several reasons. I believe that SONY makes a good product, whether it is a CD player or a TV. The SONY products I have bought have lasted as long as I had them or untill I passed...

Pros: Exceptional quality
Cons: can get a bit hot

I had the link to the specs, but Sony took this model off their site (which has HORRIBLE searching, btw).

First, I have to say that I have barely explored the options of the mother of a receiver just because I haven't had too much time on my...