Sony's New HT Receivers

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http://www.sonyinsider.com/2008/08/2...and-str-dg820/

Those are some pretty receivers...

Here's the description for the high end one.

The TA-DA5400ES is a beast; it features 6 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs that should be able to handle just about any home theater configuration. The inputs and outputs are staggering: 3 Component inputs and 1 Component output, 2 DMPORT inputs, 6 minijack optical inputs, 3 Coax digital inputs, and at least 10 analog inputs. The DA5400ES also includes a Multi-channel (7.1) input and Pre Out. Speakers are covered too as it supports Surround (front and rear), L/R and center. While the outputs for the speakers are rated at 120W, it can max out at 150W all the way around (840W total).

Sony’s third generation power amplifier, 32bit DSD-DAC conversion feature, HATS (High quality digital Audio Transmission System) for HDMI are several features that are the first of its kind included in this model. Power consumption is 300W while standby mode is far less at 0.9W. Dimensions are stated to be W430 × H175 × D430mm and it weighs 17kg (aka 34 pounds).