Sony STR DA5300ES: Standing Tall

Sony never fails to impress you with its uninterrupted sequence of quality products. The latest to come out of the company ranks is the STR DA5300ES, which can be marked as another feather in the company’s cap. The average looks of the unit notwithstanding, it is a user’s delight. The moderate style, in fact, seems a deliberate attempt by the manufactures so that they can focus more on its performance.

You are provided with a slick, icon-based graphical user interface which it has inherited from its predecessors. The most impressive aspect of the Sony STR-DA5300ES however, happens to be the GUI, a feature that has still yet to be mastered by its competitors. One enticing aspect about the GUI is that it makes using the receiver a lot easier, as it allows you to interact with an onscreen menu instead of a jumbled and at times dysfunctional remote. All you have to do to select a source is click “Menu” and then select “DVR” or any other name from the device list.

Apart from having the conventional Input menu, the unit offers you a multitude of options like music via the DM port, as well as AM, FM, XM, and Sirius Radio. The radio options are another pivotal part of this wonderful gadget and make the AV receiver a true complete package.

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