New Sony ES-Series 2400/3400/4400/5400/6400ES, new ES-BD-Player and SACD-Player too?

[celle]

http://www.marcush.de/2008/06/26/neu...-der-es-serie/

Translated with babelfish;

Although still no official press release was published of Sony, now already first details emerged to the coming Sony ES series in various international forums. Supported on preorders of some UK-dealers (e.g. Play.com), a list of the US-Sat-radio-service “Sirius” and a US dealer list, which permits views of the almost complete Sony program for 2008, this year appears beginning starting from June/July the following it devices, whereby to the 2400ES and 4400ES already by emerging the data of English-language manuals admits are:


* STR-DA2400ES
* STR-DA3400ES
* STR-DA4400ES
* STR-DA5400ES
* STR-DA6400ES

Features STR-DA2400ES

* HDMI 4x In / 1x Out
* Faroudja 1080p Upscaler
* 7x 110W
* HDMI 1.3, xvColour, DeepColor
* DD+/TrueHD/DTS-HD + MA
* DCAC (Sony´s Autokalibrierung)
* new GUI
* Bravia Link
* Sony Digital Media Port for USB/iPod/WiFi
* new design like the old QS-Series
* 430 x 157,5 x 388 mm (B/H/T), 12,5 Kg

Features STR-DA4400ES

* HDMI 6x In / 1x Out
* Faroudja 1080p Upscaler
* 7x 130W
* HDMI 1.3, xvColour, DeepColor
* DD+/TrueHD/DTS-HD + MA
* DCAC (Sony´s Autokalibrierung)
* new GUI like XMB of the PS3
* Bravia-Theatre-Link
* Sony Digital Media Port for USB/iPod/WiFi...
* proven it Design of the x200/x300ES-Serie
* 430 x 175 x 430 mm (B/H/T), 16Kg

Release:

* 2400ES June
* 3400ES August
* 4400ES July
* 5400ES August
* 6400ES September

To what extent these data are transferable to the European sales politics also, is not well-known yet. With the 4400ES speculates this, how it was with the predecessor 4300ES the case and it is also typical for different international sales politics of the large AV-enterprises, will create possibly not to Europe.
Over the prices can be so far also only speculated. The 2400ES is located at least in the booking in advance list of play.com for clear below to list price proven there Pound English of £500, which would correspond converted to approx. 630 EUR. With the 6400ES over a list price of 2000-2500 EUR one speculates.
Outgoing from this price structuring purely, Sony might place the STR-DA2400ES into direct competition to a Onkyo TX-SR606 or Yamaha RX663, while the new flagship STR-DA6400ES might lie on level of a Denon AVR-4308 or Onkyo TX-SR905.

Beside the new IES-AV-receivers Sony seems to plan a new SACD/CD player of name SCD-XA5400ES on the basis the US dealer list also for this year. Whether this also for Europe is valid is unknown.

In a European English-language forum also first strong speculation to an European introduction of a new ES-Blu-ray-player BDP-ES1 emerged. This is to round the Blu ray model range off upward to the S350 and S550 and appear in December. Data to the first European Union-Sony-ES-BD-player are so far not yet well-known. Profiles 1,1 as well as HDMI 1,3. and a typical high-quality it processing is considered probably than safe. Since the smaller models are able already with a Ethernet connection BD-Live, also this would not be wrong for the ES1. Possibly does Sony bring the first BD-player also off the PS3 with SACD?

[celle]

2400ES

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...archtype=genre
http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/3289204411.pdf

4400ES

http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/3875807111.pdf

[celle]

http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_ro...ase/35860.html

SAN DIEGO, June 26, 2008 – Sony today introduced three new audio/video receivers in its “Elevated Standard” (ES) product line that deliver high-quality sound and video performance.

Engineered for high-end home theaters, the new STR-DA4400ES, STR-DA3400ES and STR-DA2400ES receivers feature sophisticated A/V technology supporting 1080/24p video signals, the latest audio codecs (Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, dts® High Resolution Audio and dts® HD Master Audio) and Faroudja DCDi Cinema® technology for upscaling all video sources to 1080p when connected via HDMI™ to a compatible high-definition television.

The ES receivers are all designed around a unique construction platform, digital board and a wide band power amplifier to maintain the purity of the audio and video signals by minimizing external vibrations and internal jitter.

“The rapid evolution of audio and video has generated increased demand for connectivity and high-performance components,” said Tyler Ishida, director of marketing for Sony Electronics' Digital Imaging and Audio Division. “This new line of ES receivers delivers the fidelity, build quality and connectivity expected for an outstanding cinematic experience in the home.”

The new models utilize a xross media bar™-inspired graphical user interface for easy content navigation, Sony’s Digital Cinema Auto Calibration for simple surround sound setup, and BRAVIA® Sync™ for Theatre for easy synchronization of compatible home theater components.

Sony’s DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adds control, networking and connectivity options for music playback through various accessories, including a Cradle for iPod (TDM-iP10), a Network Walkman™ cradle, a PC client device and a Bluetooth® adapter (each is sold separately). The models are also Sirius® and XM Connect-and-Play™ Ready.

The STR-DA4400ES 7.1 channel receiver has a 120-watt amplifier (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.09 percent THD), six HDMI inputs and DSD decoding through HDMI. It offers high-definition video distribution to a second zone, audio distribution to three zones and picture-in-picture for monitoring of multi-zone output or an external video source. The model will be available in August for about $1,500.

The STR-DA3400ES 7.1 channel receiver has a 100-watt power amplifier (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.09 percent THD), four HDMI inputs, a 12-volt trigger, IR repeater and high-definition video distribution to a second zone (composite). It will be available in August for around $1,000.

The STR-DA2400ES 7.1 channel receiver has a 100-watt power amplifier (8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.09 percent THD), a basic icon-driven graphic user interface and four HDMI inputs. The model will be available next month for about $800.

All ES receivers are supported by a five-year limited manufacturer warranty and will be available online through www.sonystyle.com, at Sony Style stores nationwide and at authorized Sony dealers across the country.

[dobyblue]

DSD decoding through HDMI - good job Sony.

[Audio5oh]

Anyone own one of these, more specifically the 4400ES? I believe one or two owners of the 4400ES have complained that the receiver is not able to pass the 1080p/24 signal to a HD television. There have been a few discussions on this topic over at the avsforums website. I thought Sony worked out all the bugs, being that the previous 5300ES had problems?

[DiverSpear]

Originally Posted by Audio5oh

Anyone own one of these, more specifically the 4400ES? I believe one or two owners of the 4400ES have complained that the receiver is not able to pass the 1080p/24 signal to a HD television. There have been a few discussions on this topic over at the avsforums website. I thought Sony worked out all the bugs, being that the previous 5300ES had problems?

I own the 5300ES and it never had problems if set up properly, same goes for the 4300ES. It will pass 1080P/24 signal, it can be verified by hitting the format button on the blu-ray player.

[alphadec]

I have just got the STR DA3400ES bought in europe so it is a bit different then sony did say it did have. But must say after owning this for a just a few days I am very happy with it.

Finaly I can watch movies like it was ment to be watched and heard!.

[Audio5oh]

I'm only interested in the 4400ES, but after reading about the complaints, one being the humming sound and the other that the reciever won't pass the 1080p/24 signal to the tv, I thought it be best to do more research. The two people that complained about this issue really haven't posted any updates on avsforum.com, so there's no telling if the problem was fixed.

[MattFromCT]

Just pre-ordered the STR-DA6400ES as a long overdue upgrade from my current STR-DA2000ES.