I defy anyone not to warm to this Sony's rich, weighty and energetic sound; any action movie fan will be hard-pressed to better it at the price. Add in multiroom output, 1080p upscaling and a gorgeous GUI, and you've got one of the best sub-£1,000 receivers available. Read more

Sony STR-DA5200ES A/V Receiver

The list of A/V receivers with HDMI-output scaling is short indeed, though certain to grow. The Sony STR-DA5200ES A/V receiver is, presently, unique on many fronts — notably, its 1080p capability and its graphic interface — and has the performance to back it up. At its modest-by-flagship-standards price, the STR-DA5200ES legitimately earns close consideration by any serious A/V receiver shopper. Read more

Sony STR-DA5200ES AV Receiver

I've been a little harsh on the Sony in some areas, notably lackluster video processing of standard definition video, the lack of an OSD and a GUI that leaves me cold. But in every other area – and certainly these are the areas that really count – Sony should be justifiably proud. From the detailed, crisp and largely transparent phonostage, to its excellent surround sound processing and amplification, the Sony accomplishes miracles for its grand-and-a-half asking pric... Read more

A great complement to flat-panel TVs and other high-end electronic gear Read more