Reviews of the Sony STR-DG520
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Review Summary: Users rate this product 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 31916 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: STR-DG520
General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Width 16.9 in
- Depth 12.2 in
- Height 6.2 in
- Weight 17.6 lbs
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX
- Surround Sound Effects Digital Cinema Sound EX
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Presets Music, Cinema
- Surround System Class 5.1 channel
- Output Power / Total 500 Watt
- Total Harmonic Distortion 1.0 %
- Amplifier Output Details 100 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 1.0 % - 5 channel(s) ( Surround )
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Additional Features A-B speaker switch, Auto sound calibration
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
- HDMI Pass-Through Up to 1080p
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- AM Preset Station Qty 30
- FM Preset Station Qty 30
- Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM
- Additional Features Station naming
Headphones
- Headphones Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Remote Control (2nd)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Digital audio input (optical) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio input (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x AM antenna - Rear, 1 x FM antenna - Rear, 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 3 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Front speakers output ( Banana x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Center speaker output ( Click-fit x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Surround speakers output ( Click-fit x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories AM antenna, FM antenna, Optimizer microphone
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