Sony STR-DA3300ES is a low priced model tracing its descent in the ES – Elevated Standard Series of Home Theater. It will be available in August for about $1,000. The latest Series boast of innovative iPod Accessory Port for Easy Access to Digital Music. STR-DA3300ES is compatible with latest audio formats including Dolby Labs’ Dolby® Digital +/Dolby® TrueHD and dts® High Resolution Audio and dts® HD Master Audio. You can also purchase an optional iPod audio dock (TDM-iP1) with the new range of A/V Receivers by Sony. The receiver’s Xross Media Bar displays playlists, artist, album and track information of the digital music accessed from iPod players.

 “The new ES line is optimized for high-definition sources such as Blu-ray Disc™ media elevating the audio and video performace of the home theater by supporting the latest audio codecs,” said Earl Martin, product marketing manager for Sony’s Digital Imaging and Audio Division.  “While our ES products traditionally focus on enthusiasts, the new receivers also deliver access to popular digital music through an easy to navigate user interface delivering the complete package.”

STR-DA3300ES model features a 100-watt power amplifier (8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.09 percent THD) and accepts eight-channel linear PCM.  Not to forget, the A/V Receiver also equips “Active Intelligence” HDMI inputs (one output) that support x.v.Color technology (xvYCC) and Sirius® and XM Connect-and-Play™ connectivity, Cortez Advanced controller featuring Faroudja® DCDi Cinema™ technology that upscales all video sources to 1080p via HDMI™, BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ technology, Digital Cinema™ auto calibration with stereo microphone, and Portable Audio Enhancer. 

Via: Sony