Re: Sony DG920 - Blu-ray Forum

headynugs · 05-30-2008, 03:31 AM

Thoughts???
I really am tempted to hold out buying the Yamaha v663, but does anyone have any idea on whether or not this receiver is likely to deliver the goods?

The GUI and 4 HDMI inputs are certainly tempting on that Sony.

JasonR · 05-30-2008, 03:43 AM

You are going to get a lot of Sony bashing by people that have never owned a Sony receiver, you've been warned. I preordered mine based on my previous Sony's performance and the price I received it (less than $400). I think you will be happy with either choice.

Edit: I was able to do interest free payroll deduction on it too, that certainly didn't hurt. The economy sucks, what can I say...

Chevypower · 05-30-2008, 03:46 AM

You are just asking for the Anti-Sony-Non-ES people to come out and tell you how the letters ES don't appear in that model code. I am interested to have a listen to the 920, but as it isn't out yet, we can only speculate. The before-mentioned group will be nay-sayers, people like me will want to listen to it first, and there's the few who will look at the specs and say "Oh that will definately be awesome." Cos the specs do sound pretty good. Sorry, can't be any more help.

Colglizity · 05-30-2008, 03:49 AM

I can't speak for the sony, but I can tell you I was Ecstatic after setting up my yamaha 663!!!!! going from an htib receiver to this (even though I'm currently still using htib speakers) was a huge upgrade. can't even imagine how it's gonna sound with my deftech mythos.

headynugs · 05-30-2008, 05:43 AM

jason,
Care to tell me how you managed that one? Is that deal still possible?

JasonR · 05-30-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headynugs

jason,
Care to tell me how you managed that one? Is that deal still possible?

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/def...px?EDC=1450214

My corporate account rep knocked around 80 dollars off that already good price, and my employer let me do payroll deduction. My order says it should ship on the 16th.

Quote:

================================================== ==============================
QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION /MFG. PART NUMBER UNIT PRICE EXT. PRICE

1 1450214 SONY A/V RECEIVER 355.00 355.00
SOU-STRDG920

Subtotal 355.00
Freight 12.37
Sales Tax 24.85
Total 392.22

prerich · 05-30-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headynugs

Thoughts???
I really am tempted to hold out buying the Yamaha v663, but does anyone have any idea on whether or not this receiver is likely to deliver the goods?

The GUI and 4 HDMI inputs are certainly tempting on that Sony.

What are your needs and what is your preference audio or video performance? I own a Yamaha 663 and I own a Sony (bedroom receiver) so yes, I'm biased, but if you are more of a video person - I would (I can't belive I'm saying this) recommend the Sony (more HDMI inputs - and Sony does a good job on video), but when it comes audio perfomance....Let the Sony rants rave!!!!

The Yamaha is just better audio wise. It's your decision. Choose according to your needs.

prerich · 05-30-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

You are going to get a lot of Sony bashing by people that have never owned a Sony receiver, you've been warned. I preordered mine based on my previous Sony's performance and the price I received it (less than $400). I think you will be happy with either choice.

Edit: I was able to do interest free payroll deduction on it too, that certainly didn't hurt. The economy sucks, what can I say...

Hey, Jason, just out of curiosity what kind of speakers are you driving with your Sony receiver(s)?

JasonR · 05-30-2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prerich

Hey, Jason, just out of curiosity what kind of speakers are you driving with your Sony receiver(s)?

Polk Monitor 50s and a CS1, I will be replacing out some old surrounds and sub for Monitor 30s & a new sub next month.

prerich · 05-30-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

Polk Monitor 50s and a CS1, I will be replacing out some old surrounds and sub for Monitor 30s & a new sub next month.

10-4 good job, enjoy

seigneur_rayden · 06-01-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colglizity

I can't speak for the sony, but I can tell you I was Ecstatic after setting up my yamaha 663!!!!! going from an htib receiver to this (even though I'm currently still using htib speakers) was a huge upgrade. can't even imagine how it's gonna sound with my deftech mythos.

Do Ur htib speakers connect to the new receiver with RCA cables or ?

mogumbo · 06-02-2008, 11:57 PM

The early press on the DG920 all said it would have TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. Here's an example: http://news.sawf.org/Tech/48509.aspx . But if you look at the specs on sonystyle.com now those features aren't listed: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665364793

Does anyone know what happened to those features? Did they decide to downgrade the DG920?

JasonR · 06-03-2008, 12:02 AM

It's on there, Sonystyle doesn't get jack right.

Here is the manual.

http://129.33.22.12/release/STRDG920_EN.pdf

And it's on the front panel.

Colglizity · 06-04-2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seigneur_rayden

Do Ur htib speakers connect to the new receiver with RCA cables or ?

Just regular 12 guage speaker wire. NXG banana plugs in the 663, and just "crimped" down with the cheap speakers.

mogumbo · 06-11-2008, 11:38 PM

Anyone have any hands-on experience with a DG920 yet? I think this is the amp I'll get but it's so new that there isn't much information available yet. I'd like to know if it has any bugs before I buy one.

JasonR · 06-11-2008, 11:46 PM

Nobody has it yet. I will have mine by the 22nd, so give me a bit and I will report back.

mogumbo · 07-23-2008, 06:00 PM

Okay, got a DG920. It pretty much rocks. This was an upgrade from a Sony DE445. The main thing that stands out is the clean, crisp sound. The DE445 had a fair amount of hiss and I don't here that at all with the DG920 unless the volume is up a lot louder than I would ordinarily have it. Sound seems crisper and more detailed in general, but that's harder to quantify than the reduced hiss.

I can't tell any difference between lossless audio and Dolby Digital. This is probably due to my <queue bose bashing>Bose Acoustimass 6 series II speaker set </queue bose bashing>. They're a good 80% solution, but no audiophile dream.

The only thing I wish the 920 had is a couple plug sockets on the back for powering my CD player or other components. The DE445 had one; I don't know why they left that feature off the 920

A couple tips for good sound: Make sure the D. Range Comp is turned off. It will flatten out any incoming Dolby Digital sound if you happen to be listening to a disk with no lossless track. Also make sure Night Mode is turned off; it will flatten out any sound (not just Dolby Digital). If your blu-ray player is a PS3, make sure Dynamic Range Control is turned off. I think it's basically the same thing as D. Range Comp on the DG920. Either of those features will make you think lossless audio sounds a lot better than Dolby Digital when you're really just crippling the Dolby Digital track.

JasonR · 07-23-2008, 06:03 PM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...18#post1038718

I just got mine today! Man I am amped!!!

I am stuck at work for another 3 hours....

mogumbo · 07-23-2008, 06:26 PM

Sweet! It looks like I should have been paying more attention to the 820 thread. Hope your 3 hours go by fast. It's like torture when you have a new toy and no time to use it. Now I just want enough time to sit down and watch a whole blu-ray.

JasonR · 07-23-2008, 06:34 PM

I am suppossed to take the daughter to dance class tonight as well, looks like the wife might be doing that one. The lawn needs mowed too, but it will all have to wait!!!

05-30-2008, 03:31 AM	#1
headynugs Junior Member Member since:May 2008	Re: Sony DG920 Thoughts??? I really am tempted to hold out buying the Yamaha v663, but does anyone have any idea on whether or not this receiver is likely to deliver the goods? The GUI and 4 HDMI inputs are certainly tempting on that Sony.

05-30-2008, 03:43 AM	#2
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	You are going to get a lot of Sony bashing by people that have never owned a Sony receiver, you've been warned. I preordered mine based on my previous Sony's performance and the price I received it (less than $400). I think you will be happy with either choice. Edit: I was able to do interest free payroll deduction on it too, that certainly didn't hurt. The economy sucks, what can I say... Last edited by JasonR; 05-30-2008 at 03:45 AM.

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05-30-2008, 03:46 AM	#3
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	You are just asking for the Anti-Sony-Non-ES people to come out and tell you how the letters ES don't appear in that model code. I am interested to have a listen to the 920, but as it isn't out yet, we can only speculate. The before-mentioned group will be nay-sayers, people like me will want to listen to it first, and there's the few who will look at the specs and say "Oh that will definately be awesome." Cos the specs do sound pretty good. Sorry, can't be any more help.

05-30-2008, 03:49 AM	#4
Colglizity Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Washington (360) Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:3	I can't speak for the sony, but I can tell you I was Ecstatic after setting up my yamaha 663!!!!! going from an htib receiver to this (even though I'm currently still using htib speakers) was a huge upgrade. can't even imagine how it's gonna sound with my deftech mythos.

05-30-2008, 05:43 AM	#5
headynugs Junior Member Member since:May 2008	jason, Care to tell me how you managed that one? Is that deal still possible?

06-02-2008, 11:57 PM	#12
mogumbo Member Member since:Jan 2008	The early press on the DG920 all said it would have TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. Here's an example: http://news.sawf.org/Tech/48509.aspx . But if you look at the specs on sonystyle.com now those features aren't listed: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665364793 Does anyone know what happened to those features? Did they decide to downgrade the DG920?

06-03-2008, 12:02 AM	#13
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	It's on there, Sonystyle doesn't get jack right. Here is the manual. http://129.33.22.12/release/STRDG920_EN.pdf And it's on the front panel.

06-11-2008, 11:38 PM	#15
mogumbo Member Member since:Jan 2008	Anyone have any hands-on experience with a DG920 yet? I think this is the amp I'll get but it's so new that there isn't much information available yet. I'd like to know if it has any bugs before I buy one.

06-11-2008, 11:46 PM	#16
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Nobody has it yet. I will have mine by the 22nd, so give me a bit and I will report back.

07-23-2008, 06:00 PM	#17
mogumbo Member Member since:Jan 2008	Okay, got a DG920. It pretty much rocks. This was an upgrade from a Sony DE445. The main thing that stands out is the clean, crisp sound. The DE445 had a fair amount of hiss and I don't here that at all with the DG920 unless the volume is up a lot louder than I would ordinarily have it. Sound seems crisper and more detailed in general, but that's harder to quantify than the reduced hiss. I can't tell any difference between lossless audio and Dolby Digital. This is probably due to my <queue bose bashing>Bose Acoustimass 6 series II speaker set </queue bose bashing>. They're a good 80% solution, but no audiophile dream. The only thing I wish the 920 had is a couple plug sockets on the back for powering my CD player or other components. The DE445 had one; I don't know why they left that feature off the 920 A couple tips for good sound: Make sure the D. Range Comp is turned off. It will flatten out any incoming Dolby Digital sound if you happen to be listening to a disk with no lossless track. Also make sure Night Mode is turned off; it will flatten out any sound (not just Dolby Digital). If your blu-ray player is a PS3, make sure Dynamic Range Control is turned off. I think it's basically the same thing as D. Range Comp on the DG920. Either of those features will make you think lossless audio sounds a lot better than Dolby Digital when you're really just crippling the Dolby Digital track.

07-23-2008, 06:03 PM	#18
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...18#post1038718 I just got mine today! Man I am amped!!! I am stuck at work for another 3 hours....

07-23-2008, 06:26 PM	#19
mogumbo Member Member since:Jan 2008	Sweet! It looks like I should have been paying more attention to the 820 thread. Hope your 3 hours go by fast. It's like torture when you have a new toy and no time to use it. Now I just want enough time to sit down and watch a whole blu-ray.

07-23-2008, 06:34 PM	#20
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I am suppossed to take the daughter to dance class tonight as well, looks like the wife might be doing that one. The lawn needs mowed too, but it will all have to wait!!!

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