If it helps you in your decision...I had a Sony receiver. I had it repaired three times...until finally that last time a spark and a big puff of smoke came out of my receiver. Needless to say I'd had enough and moved onto a different brand. An H/K at the time actually. Big step up in that heavy duty feel. And yes, it is an upgrade.

But my Sony 53" RPTV has been going strong for nearly 8 years without any problems. Go figure.

"We're on the island of Misfit Toys"