Reviews of the Sony STR-DA7100ES (silver)
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CNET Review
The Good: High-end 7.1-channel A/V receiver; 170 watts per channel; High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) switching; converts composite-, component-, and S-Video sources to HDMI; iLink single-cable connection for Sony SACD players; three-zone multiroom capability; compact LCD remote reduces button clutter; includes second remote for multiroom use.
The Bad: Awkward setup logistics may test the patience of even experienced home-theater fans; only two component-video inputs.
The Bottom Line: The company's top A/V receiver, the Sony STR-DA7100ES has a lot to live up to, and it delivers with first-class style, features, and performance.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 87/100 and users 61/100. Comparing these reviews to 31164 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 80/100 = Very Good.
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ultimateavmag.com
Review Summary: Unlike most digital amps, which use switching power supplies, the Sony's seven amp channels draw on a conventional power supply backed by a large transformer. In order to drive the S-Master Pro amps, all input signals (analog or digital) must ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: STR-DA7100ES
General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Width 16.9 in
- Depth 18.5 in
- Height 6.9 in
- Weight 51.8 lbs
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, DTS 96/24 ES, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, 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 Movie, Music, Concert Hall, Cinema Studio Ex. A, Cinema Studio Ex. B, Cinema Studio Ex. C
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 96 dB
- Input Impedance 50 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 150 mV
- Amplifier Output Details 170 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.15 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround )
- Timer Sleep
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Additional Features In-line crossover, On-screen display, Upgradeable firmware, A/B/A+B speaker switch, Gold plated connectors, 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.
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- Preset Station Qty 30
- Response Bandwidth 30 - 15000 Hz
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 76 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion Mono: 0.3%, stereo: 0.5%
- Additional Features Station naming
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control
- Features Learning, LCD display, Macro function, Multi-brand compatibility
Remote Control (2nd)
- Type Remote control
- Technology Infrared
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x SPDIF input - Front, 1 x Headphones - Front, 5 x SPDIF input - Rear, 3 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x FM antenna - Rear, 1 x AM antenna - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x Control A1II - Rear, 2 x Control S - Rear, 3 x Trigger - Rear, 3 x Remote control - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output (multi zone) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-out (multi zone) ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Turntable audio input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 4 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 4 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ) - Rear, 9 x Speakers output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.9 Watt
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories AM antenna, FM antenna
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