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"It's missing the spot for an 'ES' class component"
Pros: It has Sony's 'ES' class circuitry
Cons: No HDMI I/O
Summary: I own an older Sony DB Class receiver, which is great for a 6 year-old component, but it's 2005, and when looking to upgrade my components, I want HDMI.
Now I have this dilemma (poor me
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- Cable/Satellite receivers currently offers HDMI or DVI outputs.
- Newer DVD players and upcoming blue-laser players promise HDMI outputs.
- A TiVO (or like) box with HDMI output is not far in the horizon
So... why an 'ES' class component from Sony doesn't provide HDMI inputs/outputs?
I don't think Sony expects its customers to have external HDMI switchboxes, specially the ones that would buy their 'ES' class components.
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I don't agree that lack of an HDMI input is a negative. HDMI is not a universal standard at this point and offers no visible or audible advantage over component signals or other means. Countless professional evaluations support this. Additionally, the Sony 3100ES DVD player does offer HDMI out and the Sony SXRD TVs (I have the 50-inch) provide HDMI inputs. Arguably if there is a need for HDMI it's on the video side and Sony has accomodated that option. I own the 3100 DVD and receiver and they are superbly made, excellent components.
