sony str da5300es es 7 1 channel surround sound audio video receiver

Hi guys, I'm using a Mac mini as a PLEX server connected to SONY STR-DA5300ES AV Receiver, then from the receiver to Panasonic ZT60. It's a very good receiver, but also very slow in regards of response, plus 7 year old clunky interface. My speakers are small B&W 5.1 system. The problem I'm...

I currently have a Sony STR-DA5300ES that just died. We'll, it didn't completely die, the AVR is locked on "Protector" mode and needs to be sent in for warranty work to have the internals looked at but I can't find the darn receipt from when I bought it in December 2008 so I might be out of...

I have a Sony STR-DA5300ES. I can _only_ get any sound out of it by going to two channel analog direct; _no_ other sound mode (Dolby Pro Logic, NEO:6, etc) gives me any sound at all. Further, I'm only getting sound out of the right front speaker (I have a 3.1 setup, going to 5.1 when I can be...

Elevate your home entertainment experience to amazing new levels with the STR-DA5300ES ES 7.1 A/V receiver. No matter what the source, this receiver integrates the latest audio and video technologies while making operations simple and easy to follow. Utilizing Sony's Xross Media Bar inspired...