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Thursday, March 3, 2011
Sony Upgrades AV Receiver Line
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Sony today announced the company?s new AV receiver line including a model that offers access and control of streaming digital music.
The 3D compatible models, which are now available for pre-sale at
www.sonystyle.com, include the STR-DN1020, STR-DH820, STR-DH720, and
STR-DH520 AV receivers. Starting under $500, all models will be available
this spring.
The flagship STR-DN1020 receiver is a gateway to streaming music with
access to Internet audio services including Slacker and vTuner when
connected to an existing broadband home network through the model?s
Ethernet port.
The device is Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified allowing it
to play digital music from your home PC or other connected DLNA device.
It can also stream audio to Sony?s HomeShare wireless network speakers
and features Sony?s PartyStreaming mode with synchronized playback on
multiple speakers.
The 7.2 channel, 110 watt (8ohms 1kHz 1% THD) receiver is compatible with
the Sony "Media Remote" app that turns an iPhone, iPod touch or Android
mobile device into a remote control. The app, which can be downloaded
from the Apple App Store or the Android Marketplace, functions as a full
remote with a keyboard controlling the receiver.
The STR-DN1020 features a Faroudja DCDi Edge video processing chip that up
converts and upscales analog signals to near 1080p HD quality via HDMI,
while its Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.) advanced sound processing
technology also improves audio fidelity. D.L.L. analyzes standard
definition (compressed) audio signals such as Dolby Digital and dts format
sound and upscales them to 192 KHz resulting in higher quality audio.
Audio from the receiver is also fine tuned with the help of Sony?s Digital
Cinema Auto Calibration (D.C.A.C.) with Automatic Phase Matching and Sound
Optimizer technologies.
Utilizing the included microphone, D.C.A.C. measures and analyzes room
acoustics, adjusting the receiver?s output to deliver the best possible
audio, while allowing all of the speakers to use the same phase as the
front channels. At the same time, Sound Optimizer automatically improves
audio for a consistent surround image at any volume level.
The model will be available this May for about $500. A full list of
features includes:
* 110 watt x7 (8ohms 1kHz 1% THD)
* Access to streaming Internet audio services
* Synchronized playback on Sony HomeShare wireless network
speakers
* iPhone/iPod touch remote control app
* iPhone /iPod video and music playback via included dock
* Upconvert/upscale from analog to 1080p video via HDMI (Faroudja DCDi
Edge)
* HDMI 3D pass-through
* Seven HD inputs (four HDMI, three component)
* D.L.L. advanced sound processing
* Sony's Advanced D.C.A.C. with Automatic Phase Matching
* Sound Optimizer
* Advanced on-screen graphic user interface
* Second zone audio and video
* Dual subwoofer pre-outs
* IR in and out
* Audio return channel
* Standby pass-through of audio and video via HDMI connected
devices
* BRAVIA Sync
Also new to the Sony AV receiver line are:
STR-DH820 7.2 Channel AV Receiver
Available in March for about $400
* 110 watt x7 (8ohms 1kHz 1% THD)
* iPhone /iPod video and music playback via included dock
* Upconvert/upscale from analog to 1080p video via HDMI (Faroudja DCDi
Edge)
* HDMI 3D pass-through
* Seven HD inputs (four HDMI, three component)
* Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.) advanced sound processing
* Sony's Advanced D.C.A.C. with Automatic Phase Matching
* BRAVIA Widget unified TV on-screen interface
* Advanced on-screen graphic user interface
* Second zone audio and video
* Dual subwoofer pre-outs
* IR in and out
* Audio return channel
* Standby pass-through of audio and video via HDMI connected
devices
* BRAVIA Sync
STR-DH720 7.1 Channel AV Receiver
Available in March for about $300
* 105 watt x7 (8ohms 1kHz 1% THD)
* HDMI 3D pass-through
* Audio return channel
* HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD D.C.S.)
* Standby pass-through of audio and video via HDMI connected
devices
* Upconvert/upscale from analog to 1080i video via HDMI (Faroudja DCDi
Edge)
* Six HD inputs (four HDMI, two component)
* iPhone/iPod video and music playback via USB
* Advanced Auto Volume
* On-screen graphic user interface
* BRAVIA Widget unified TV on-screen interface
* Sony's Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
* BRAVIA Sync
STR-DH520 7.1 Channel AV Receiver
Available in March for about $230
* 100 watt x7 (8ohms 1kHz 1% THD)
* HDMI 3D pass-through
* Audio return channel
* Standby pass-through of audio and video via HDMI connected
devices
* Six HD inputs (four HDMI, two component)
* Dolby TrueHD, Pro logic IIz and dts HD Master Audio Enhanced Audio
Codecs
* Advanced Auto Volume
* BRAVIA Widget unified TV on-screen interface
* HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD D.C.S.)
* BRAVIA Sync |
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