Mike,

5 years old Sony ES receiver. Don't they come with a 5 year warranty?

Beings it broke, it must be a day out of warranty.

If the receiver is still under warranty, get it fixed and then sell it if you are going to go to a 7 channel system. Use the money towards the new system.

If it is not under warranty, get an estimate on how much it will cost to fix. If the cost of repair is significantly less that what you can sell it for, get it fixed and them sell it. Use the money towards the new system.

If it is not financially worthwhile to get it fixed, sell it anyway to someone who, such as this humble post author, would like to take a stab at fixing it or who might want to use it for parts. Use the money towards the new system.

In summary, do something with it to get some money. Use the money towards the new system.

Paul

------------------
the 1derful1