If you want to build an audio installation, you'd better brain. Of course your brain would be nice. However, with the capability to process each, upscale and from various components, the recipient really is the brains behind your A/V equipment.
Sony just announced four new A/V receivers, designed for the large brain, even for those on a budget. Despite the starting price of $ 230 all four new 3D HDMI pass-through component function, audio return channel, Sony BRAVIA Sync and four HDMI inputs on each.
Will be the flagship 7.2-channel STR-DN1020 (pictured below) 110 watts per channel, as well as added content via streaming services like lounger and vTuner. These networking features are delivered through an Ethernet port. Other features include a Faroudja DCDi Edge and digital Legato linear processing (D.L.L), DLNA, dual-zone, dual subwoofer pre outs and something called a PartyStreaming mode, which allows to synchronize playback on a number of speakers.
Smartphone users can download Sony's free media remote application for iPhone, iPod touch or Android mobile devices as fully functioning remote. STR-DN1020 expected to sell for $ 500.
If you want to invest more in your A/V system, without actually investing a lot in your A/V system, Sony will starting selling three other 3D compatible receivers this month. The least expensive is 7.1-channel STR-DH520, $ 230. This unit provides 100 watts per channel, BRAVIA TV widget on the screen, processing and unified interface for Dolby TrueHD, dts, Pro logic IIz and Enhanced HD Master audio audio codecs. One interesting feature is the advanced level of auto, which is designed to deliver good, sustained sound.
7.1 STR-DH720 bumps up to 105 Watts per channel and adds HD in cinema digital sound, escalate to functions, iPod and iPhone playback via USB, on-screen graphical user interface and Sony's Digital Cinema auto calibration. The other bump in price as the STR-DH720 has an MSRP of $ 300.
Last but definitely not least is the STR-DH820. 7.2-channel receiver has all the features of the previous two models mentioned, but cranks up to 110 watts of sound for each channel. Other additional features include D.L.L. sound processing, two zones and dual subwoofer pre outs, IR and Sony's Advanced D.C.A.C. with automatic phase comparison. The STR-DH820 MSRP is $ 400.
Currently, Sony accepts orders for all four receivers. Three will begin shipping this month, with the STR-DN1020, coming in May.
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