I've been trying for 2-3 weeks to buy the new Sony receiver with absolutely no success, it seems there is none in the uk atall as ive tried everywhere! I have come accross an explanation as to why this is but not sure if it's true or correct like most of the stuff on the net... So what i've been told is that there is a problem with the Sky HD audio, it is sent in stereo when sound is pumped through HDMI where as its sent in 5.1 via the digital optical connector. The problem seems to be that the receiver can't use the 2 connectors at the same time. Sony are apparantly working on a solution but it's not ready yet! If you know different to me or have another explanation then post it on the forum, i'd love to know what's going on as having to wait indefinately may see me get a different receiver!!