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Sonys New STR-DG820 AV receiver |
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Written by CB Team
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
 As well as the entry level STR-DG520 and the midrange STR-DG720 both are joined by the top of the range STR-DG820 AV receiver. All the new receivers support 1080p 24fps True Cinema, while the STR-DG820 brings Full HD audio capability to even more users thanks to its onboard Dolby True HD/dts Master Audio decoders.
All three receivers also offer a host of features to make them easier to install and integrate into complete home entertainment systems. These include Digital Cinema Auto-Calibration, Digital Cinema EX processing for more immersive surround effects and Sony’s DM Port for fast hook-up of portable and personal music players, wi-fi networks and Bluetooth.
STR-DG820
The STR-DG820 from Sony sits at the top of the new range and incorporates many features previously only available on much more expensive products, including HD Audio decoding and full 1080/24P video support with Deep Colour and x.v.Colour compatibility.
The picture quality available on Blu-ray Disc releases is only half the home theatre experience: the latest titles are able to deliver soundtracks with impact and detail way beyond anything previously available in the home.
To make the most of these new soundtrack formats, the STR-DG820 can decode both Dolby True HD and dts-HD Master Audio, as well as all the legacy Dolby and dts audio formats.
And for players outputting these soundtracks as Linear PCM, such as the PS3, the STR-DG820 can handle eight-channel Linear PCM audio, too.
The STR-DG820’s HDMI port can pass a 1080p 24fps signal, complete with Deep Colour and x.v.Colour – when used with a suitable player and TV – so you see movies just as the director intended.
STR-DG820 key features
- Full HD audio capability: Dolby True HD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding, plus eight-channel Linear PCM.
- Four HDMI v1.3 inputs and one output, with 1080/24P pass-through and Deep Colour/x.v.Colour compatibility.
- One-button operation of a complete system with BRAVIA Sync.
- Accurate set-up with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration.
- Digital Media Port for connection of iPod, WALKMAN, wi-fi and Bluetooth audio devices.
- More immersive cinema experience with Cinema Studio EX and Neural-THX Surround processing.
- 7x100W output.
The STR-DG820 including the lower and mid-range STR-DG720 and STR-DG520 are available from Sony Centre stores, retailers and online at the Sony Style shop - www.sonystyle-europe.com.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 June 2008 )
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