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Reviews of the Sony STR-DG520

  • 8.6

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    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.

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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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STR-DG520 Receiver from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $139.99

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Sony STR-DG520

Buying Choices

STR-DG520 Receiver from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $139.99

See prices from 1 store

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