Sony today announced the new STR-DN1010, the company's first A/V receiver capable of supporting 3-D audio and video.
Featuring HDMI 1.4 3D pass-through technology, high-definition connectivity and compatibility with all of the latest Blu-ray Disc audio formats, the new STR-DN1010 AV receiver is designed to create a simple solution for controlling any high-definition or 3D capable home theater.
The 7.1 channel STR-DN1010 AV receiver (110 watts power per channel @8-Ohms, 1kHz, 1% THD) features full high-definition 1080/24p support and seven HD inputs in total (four HDMI and three component) allowing for connection to a wide variety of HD devices. The receiver?s HDMI 3D pass through technology supports 3D video from connected devices and passes them through to a 3D compatible high-definition television, while decoding high-resolution audio codecs.
The receiver also features an icon-driven menu system for simple device and content navigation and has the ability to upscale analog video sources to 1080p resolution via HDMI. The model also boasts a sleek piano black gloss design.
The STR-DN1010 is compatible with all advanced audio codecs, including Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio and features wireless 2nd zone capabilities through Sony?s S-AIR wireless technology. With the addition of an S-AIR transmitter (model EZW-T100) and separate S-AIR speakers (sold separately), the receiver can also drive wireless audio in up to 10 addi
tional rooms.
The STR-DN1010 receiver also features a Digital Media Port (DMP) input for simple connection to external sources including an iPod and iPhone (compatible DMP accessories required and sold separately) and is compatible with both Deep Color and x.v.Color.
The STR-DN1010 AV receiver will be available this June for about $500.
Sony also introduced the new STR-DH810, STR-DH710 and STR-DH510 AV receiver models to its core lineup. Specifications are as follows:
STR-DH810 AV Receiver
Available in March for about $400
- 7.1 channel (110 watts power per channel @8-Ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
- Seven HD connections (4 HDMI / 3 component)
- Upscales incoming analog video signals to 1080p
- 2nd Zone wireless audio (S-AIR ready)
- Compatible with Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio
- Fully Assignable audio and video inputs
- Audio Return Channel using just one cable for TV audio
- Stand by pass-through of Audio & Video via HDMI connected devices
- Universal Remote
STR-DH710 AV Receiver
Available in March for about $300
- 7.1 channel (105 watts power per channel @8-Ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
- Six HD connections (3 HDMI / 3 component)
- 2nd Zone wireless audio (S-AIR ready)
- Compatible with Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio
- Fully assignable inputs allows for use of all connections
- Audio Return Channel using just one cable for TV audio
- Stand by pass-through of Audio & Video via HDMI connected devices
STR-DH510 AV Receiver
Available in March for about $230
- 5.1 channel (100 watts power per channel @8-Ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
- Five HD connections (3 HDMI / 2 component)
- HDMI Repeater for simplified audio and video signal management
- Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding (Linear PCM Only)
- Audio Return Channel using just one cable for TV audio
- Stand by pass-through of Audio & Video via HDMI connected devices