Sony launches new lineup of A/V receivers
Looking to service the growing high definition audio/video market, Sony has introduced four new A/V receivers with features such as HDMI output, 1080/24p True Cinema video pass-through support, advanced audio codec support, and video upscaling to 1080p via HDMI when connected to a 1080p capable display. The new receivers include the STR-DG920, STR-DG820, STR-DG720, and STR-DG520.
The STR-DG920 features:
- 110 watts of power per channel
- Support for 1080/60p and 1080/24p True Cinema video signal pass-through
- 4 HDMI inputs
- Support for Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, dts High Resolution Audio and dts HD Master Audio
- Supports x.v.Color™ technology (xvYCC)
- Supports Deep Color
- Video upscales to 1080p via HDMI
- Icon driven menu system
- Sony Digital Media Port
- Upgraded Portable Audio Enhancer technology
- XM Connect-and-Play ready with 5.1 Neural Surround Sound
- Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC)
- Available in June for $600 dollars
The STR-DG820 features:
- 110 watts of power per channel
- Support for 1080/60p and 1080/24p True Cinema video signal pass-through
- 4 HDMI inputs
- Support for Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, dts High Resolution Audio and dts HD Master Audio
- Supports x.v.Color™ technology (xvYCC)
- Video upscales to 1080p via HDMI
- Icon driven menu system
- Sony Digital Media Port
- Upgraded Portable Audio Enhancer technology
- XM Connect-and-Play ready with 5.1 Neural Surround Sound
- Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC)
- Available in May for $400 dollars
The STR-DG720 features:
- 7.1 channel a/v receiver
- 105 watts of power per channel
- Three HDMI inputs
- Support 1080/60p and 1080/24p video signal pass-through
- Eight channels of uncompressed LPCM audio
- Compatible with XM Radio
- Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC)
- Digital Media Port
- Digital Cinema Sound processing
- Portable Audio Enhancer
- Available in March for $300 dollars
The STR-DG520 features:
- 5.1 channel A/V receiver
- Two HDMI inputs
- 1080/60p and 1080/24p video signal pass-through
- Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC)
- Digital Media Port
- Digital Cinema Sound processing
- Portable Audio Enhancer
- Available in March for $200 dollars
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