I'm still evaluating my 7000ES. I've run into an issue where I can't engage 360 SSM. It keeps telling me that I have to finish calibration which I have done 3 times already. When I press the button on the remote, it says: 360SSM OFF (Fixed). I don't know if it is my error or what. I also experienced the center channel setup error, but I think it was my fault. When I switched the CC input (top one) on the back, all was fine. Setup was super easy. As a matter of fact it was as easy as I've seen in a receiver. And 360 SSM, or no 360 SSM, the detail retrieval in the processing of this unit with movie soundtracks is indeed next level from what I've heard so far. I am truly impressed and can't wait to see what 360 SSM can do. I spent an hour listening to my RZ50 before hooking up the 7000ES, but after giving the Sony a listen, the difference in detail resolution was VERY evident and not subtle at all. As for misses, I think Sony struck out with the useless remote at this price (which is the same as the Sony HT-A9). Also, the display is not very good (too small and too dim). The removable panel is a swing and a miss, but to me , the biggest let down is the absence of a bass management solution - I was hoping to be able to ditch the minidsp hd, but I will be keeping it. Music reproduction is incredible - especially the 360 music demo. Even though I'm still evaluating, I am impressed overall (and haven't even tried 360 SSM yet). Is it worth $3300???? Hell no! It's overpriced like everything else. This should (imo) be a $2300 receiver. Still evaluating over the next few weeks, but I will answer questions best I can.
Yes, in my excited rush while hooking everything up, and while working with a flashlight in a cramped position, I put the center (or "centre"
