I have had a number of Sony's and always been happy. Also, the "ES" is the top of the line for home users, so it should be a dependable/long lasting receiver. OneCall is a reliable company who often beats their own advertised prices, so this is a big plus. OTOH, I see that it does not have Dolby Pro Logic IIx, which I think is a feature that would be worth waiting for!

Good luck in your receiver search.

- Bill


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