[JasonR]

Originally Posted by TENSE

^^^^^^
or better yet; you give him facts and links on why he should purchase the sony dg-920 huu? i would care less because i already have a receiver, and i dont have to prove anything to no one, but since you, JASONR insist, please do so......

Originally Posted by JasonR

Sure! I am mobile now, but will post a review for the 820 when I get home. The 920 only improves on the 820, so it should suffice. Also, I can personaly recommend the receiver because I own it. Where you have never even heard it and are recommending against it.

Here ya go!

http://whathifi.com/Review/Sony-STR-DG820/

Silky sound, dynamic dialogue

But back to the receiver in action. Set-up is done through Sony’s Digital Cinema Auto Calibration system. It’s ridiculously quick, easy to use and accurate – the receiver takes just a few seconds to set up.

And, hooked up to a Blu-ray player such as the Panasonic DMP-BD30, the Sony sounds sensational. Fed the Dolby TrueHD soundtrack from Batman Begins, the STR-DG820 impresses with its solid, controlled sound.

When Batman’s Tumbler causes havoc on the streets of Gotham City, the Sony delivers explosions with a fine sense of immediacy and impact. Bass notes don’t wallow or linger. In fact, you soon forget you’re listening to a ‘budget’ receiver.

The Sony is a dab hand at dialogue, too. Voices sound full-bodied and boast exceptional clarity, even during the most boisterous action scenes. There’s no trace of brashness or harshness in the sound that could prove tiresome over prolonged listening.

Sure, more expensive receivers can give you a greater spread of sound and greater scale but, for this sort of money, the STR-DG820 is an absolute star.

It's equally adept at music

Dare we say it, the Sony also sounds adept when it comes to CD playback. Press the Analog Direct button to turn off all unnecessary internal processing and the receiver’s clear, composed sound once again comes to the fore.

It exhibits a fine sense of rhythm for an AV receiver and dishes out decent bass weight during Eminem’s Without Me.

Many of you will have been waiting for the verdict on Sony’s new receivers. Well, we can confirm that the STR-DG820 has definitely been worth it. If all the new models are as this good – and they can get that Sky HD nonsense sorted out – Onkyo et al had better watch out