Sony's New HT Receivers - Blu-ray Forum

cathexist · 08-27-2008, 08:46 PM

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

Those are some pretty receivers...

Here's the description for the high end one.

Quote:

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).

SomethingForKate · 09-03-2008, 01:55 PM

Bah. Puts my 5200ES to shame

SFK

SS316SRV · 09-03-2008, 01:59 PM

I am not a fan of Sony receivers. I don't think they're bad. I just have more preferred brands. I do want one of these though, just because they're new.

cathexist · 09-03-2008, 02:39 PM

Once we get some real US release date/price news I'll be happy...they may be released right around the time that I can afford to purchase a replacement receiver.

Themoth · 09-03-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SomethingForKate

Bah. Puts my 5200ES to shame

SFK

I hear that. I just ordered the STR-DG2100 and was wondering if i should of waited alittle before pulling the trigger

GregBlu5 · 09-03-2008, 04:12 PM

I bought the STR-DG820 and love it. It may have been the cheapest of the lot, but it was powerful, and complex, enough for me. I'm happy with it.

DiverSpear · 09-05-2008, 12:46 AM

I have the 5300ES and want the 5400 just for the extra DMPort, other than that It still has the specs as the 5300. Oh I forgot 2 HDMI ouputs. I want to see HDMI outputs on Zones 2 and 3.

saginawjuggalo · 09-16-2008, 01:11 AM

I'm glad to see more AVR featuring two HDMI outputs! Now it's time for pre-amp processors to do the same at fair price points

09-16-2008, 01:11 AM	#8
saginawjuggalo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, Michigan 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2058 DVD collection:85 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:2	It's true what they say "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" I'm glad to see more AVR featuring two HDMI outputs! Now it's time for pre-amp processors to do the same at fair price points Last edited by saginawjuggalo; 09-16-2008 at 01:13 AM.

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09-03-2008, 01:55 PM	#2
SomethingForKate Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:London town, UK	Bah. Puts my 5200ES to shame SFK

09-03-2008, 01:59 PM	#3
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	I am not a fan of Sony receivers. I don't think they're bad. I just have more preferred brands. I do want one of these though, just because they're new.

09-03-2008, 02:39 PM	#4
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:307 Blu-ray collection:1258 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	Once we get some real US release date/price news I'll be happy...they may be released right around the time that I can afford to purchase a replacement receiver.

09-03-2008, 04:12 PM	#6
GregBlu5 Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indio, CA 4K collection:795 Blu-ray collection:3955 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	I bought the STR-DG820 and love it. It may have been the cheapest of the lot, but it was powerful, and complex, enough for me. I'm happy with it.

09-05-2008, 12:46 AM	#7
DiverSpear Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St. Cloud, Florida Blu-ray collection:154 Trading Score:1	I have the 5300ES and want the 5400 just for the extra DMPort, other than that It still has the specs as the 5300. Oh I forgot 2 HDMI ouputs. I want to see HDMI outputs on Zones 2 and 3.

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