Reviews of the Sony STR-DA5200ES
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CNET Review
The Good: Groundbreaking graphical user interface simplifies the user experience; three HDMI inputs and three component-video inputs; a total of eight digital audio inputs; extensive video upconversion options to 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p; support for second and third audio zones; excellent sound on music and movies; receiver-based picture-in-picture option; XM-Ready.
The Bad: Poor upconversion of standard-definition sources; cannot rename HDMI inputs; remote can be frustrating.
The Bottom Line: With its groundbreaking graphical user interface, three HDMI inputs, and excellent sound, the Sony STR-DA5200ES is outstanding and innovative A/V receiver, with only a handful of frustrations--including some video upconversion issues--spoiling the party.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 92/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 31916 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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techradar.com
Review Summary: The STR-DA52000ES's overall build quality and feel are nicely solid, and I even like the bold and slightly intimidating look
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No Rating
smarthouse.com.au
Review Summary: One of the best around at this price point Page: 1 2 [3]
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ultimateavmag.com
Review Summary: Ah, technology. Too bad automobiles can't keep up with home theater electronics, or we'd all be driving around in Hummers that get 200 miles to the gallon, emit pure oxygen and absorb all that heat coming off Al Gore. Sony's new receiver is the latest ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: STR-DA5200ES
General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Weight 35.3 lbs
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Presets Hall, Jazz club, Live Concert, Cinema Studio Ex. A, Cinema Studio Ex. B, Cinema Studio Ex. C
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Amplifier Output Details 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back )
- Built-in Clock Timer
- Timer Sleep
- Additional Features Source direct, On-screen display, 4-ohm/8-ohm switch, Upgradeable firmware, A/B/A+B speaker switch, Auto sound calibration, Multi-room audio output
Connections / Cables / Slots
- HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
Signal Processing Features
- Video Conversion/Scaling Analog to HDMI up conversion, Composite video to S-Video conversion, S-Video to component video conversion, Composite video to component video conversion
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Output Yes
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Preset Station Qty 60
- Additional Features Station naming
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x SPDIF input - Front, 1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front, 1 x Turntable audio input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 3 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 4 x SPDIF input - Rear, 3 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 3 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 4 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 2 x Control S ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x Trigger ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x USB - Front
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories AM antenna, FM antenna, Optimizer microphone
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