NEW Sony STR DG820

[Collectors Set]

UPDATE: First off mad props to CtotheP for bringing that ridiculous low price to our attention. So I went to that website and compared the specs between the 820 and 920. For the 920, it DOES explicitly state for internal decoding capability DTS-HD & Dobly True HD, but NOT for the 820. So then I went back to the SONY website where I originally pasted the content below and now all of a sudden, the specs and layout design for the 820 have totally changed on the SONY website. And I do not see it clearly state for decoding capabilities either DTS-HD or Dolby True HD. Am I missing it?????????

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...&SQS=STR-DG820

So finally I decided to take yet another journey out to CC in person, which by the way cost me $30 in gas. They actually had one on the shelf for display. On the front of it, it does have the DTS-HD and Dolby True HD logos. However no where on the box, does it clearly state anything about actual internal decoding capabilities.

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I have not seen anything like this in terms of capacity, decoding capabilities, outputs, etc. at this price point. If anyone by chance gets one, let us know.

AMAZON should have it in 4 weeks or less. Its priced at $399. CC is starting to get them in their stores and they are also selling them for only $399 [I think]


Sony STR DG820
Audio Video Receiver

7.1 Channel Audio/Video Receiver
100 Watts X 7 Amplifier Power (8 ohms, 1Khz, 1.0% THD)
Accepts 1080/60p and 24p video signal via HDMI™

Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding

Accepts up to 8ch Linear PCM through HDMI™ technology
Optimized for Blu-ray Disc™ and other HD Sources2
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
HDMI Active Intelligence: 4 Inputs/1 output(Video and Audio)
BRAVIA® Sync™ (HDMI CEC)

Portable Audio Enhancer with Front A/V Inputs
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration with setup microphone
Digital Cinema Sound™ Signal Processing
Supports x.v.Color™
XM® Connect and Play™ Ready1 with 5.1 Neural Decoding

Specifications

Channel Power Rating 7.1 Channel Power Rating: 110W x 7 Amp Power (8 ohms, THD 1.0%)
Impedance 8 Ohms
Sound Fields Cinema - 3; Music - 3; Auto Format Decoding - 11; 2 Channel - 1
Tuner Type Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name
Zones Single

Digital Cinema Sound™ Technology Yes
Dolby® Digital Decoding Yes
Dolby® Digital EX Decoding Yes
Dolby® Pro Logic® Decoding Yes
Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding Yes
Dolby® Pro Logic® IIX Decoding Yes
dts® 96/24 Decoding Yes
dts® Decoding Yes
dts® NEO:6 Decoding Yes
dts®-ES Decoding Yes

AM/FM Memory Presets 30 FM - 30 AM
XM® Connect and Play™ Compatible Yes
XM® Memory Presets 30
A/B Speaker Switch Yes (A / B)
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Yes (Mic- Mono)
HDMI™ Technology Active Intelligence
Remote Control Yes (Pre Programmed)
AC Outlet 1
Antenna Terminal (AM Loop) 1 (Rear)
Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm) 1 (Rear)
Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s) 1 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) 3 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) 1 (Rear)
Composite Video Input(s) 4 (1 Front/3 Rear)
Composite Video Output(s) 1 (Rear)
Digital Media Port Yes
HD Component Video Input(s) 3 (Rear)
HD Component Video Output(s) 1 (Rear)
HDMI™ Connection Input(s) 4 (Rear)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s) 1 (Rear)
Headphone Output(s) 1 (Front- Silver)
Optical Audio Input(s) 2 (Rear)
Optical Audio Output(s) 1 (Rear)
RCA Audio Input(s) 7 (3 Dedicated/4 Audio/Video)
RCA Audio Output(s) 2 (1 A/V Output, 1 Output)
Subwoofer Output(s) 1 (Rear)
Power Consumption (in Operation) TBD
Power Consumption (in Standby) TBD
Power Requirements AC120V, 60 Hz
Speaker Terminal Type Screw Binding Posts (A); Spring Lever (B)
Dimensions (Approx.) 16 15/16 x 6 1/4 x 12 1/4" (430 x 157.5 x 310mm)
Weight (Approx.) 17 lbs 10 oz (8Kg)