Sony ES Line

[Merrick]

Over the last few years Sony, first slowly then recently rapidly, have completely discontinued all of their ES product lines. Their "top-of-the-line" receiver is currently the STR-DH790, a $400 bargain-grade 7.1 receiver with virually no modern capabilities. Is this the end of quality consumer electronics from Sony? Is it just TVs and cameras from here on out? Thanks for any information anyone might have.

 

[Merrick]

I recently found this - and some suggestions Sony is preparing to launch a new line of AV receivers (and other AV equipment) in 2023. Does anyone have any new information on this?

Thanks...

Sony to close audio product plant in Malaysia by 2022

Manufacturing functions to be shifted to Kuala Lumpur TV factory

asia.nikkei.com

 

[Merrick]

The new phonebook's here!

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_158AZ7KES/Sony-ES-STR-AZ7000ES.html?tp=179