[JonHanlon]

Hi,
I'd like some advice on choice of Sony receiver.
It is to be paired with a 46" LCD 1080p Sony TV and Wharfedale 5.1 speakers.
And Sony DVD player (and a Blu-Ray, when I get around to it.)
I am torn between the STR-5200ES and the STR-DG910 (and maybe the STR-3200ES).
The DG910 is newer and has "one touch play" and costs about half the price of the 5200ES. On the other hand, the ES are supposed to be better quality and the 5200 has more oomph and features. The 3200 looks like a poor man's 5200, without Faroudja circuitry. I can afford any one of them, but would prefer to save money towards a Blu-Ray.
I will be using this system for 70% DVD, 20% TV and 10% audio.
Please Note: I am owed a favor by a Sony agent so I am limited to Sony. Please don't recommend I get a Pioneer/Denon/Onkyo/Whatever - the discount is too great to pass up.
Thanks for your help.

[Bluzman]

I'd get the 5200 in a heartbeat. Opt for the 3200 to conserve cash for the Blu-Ray, and if you don't care if your receiver upscales, you can live with 2 HDMI inputs and you don't give a rat about 3 zones vs 2 zones. Pass on the 910. I own an STR-DG1000 which is essentially the 3200ES without a couple of "nice to have" features. It's an excellent receiver and it's better than the 910 by far, IMO.

[JonHanlon]

Thanks Dave, I was leaning to the 5200 but I guess I just wanted a second opinion. I didn't want to buy the 5200 and have people say "Why didn't you get the 910, you idiot?"

[Bluzman]

Enjoy your new toy, mate