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Sony STR-DA3500ES
$1,000.00
Released October, 2009
The Pros:Setup is fairly simple, everything is well-labelled. Zone 2 is fully powered, can handle higher-end speakers. Remote is easy to use, everything is well laid out and feels comfortable.
The Cons:Zone 2 can only run through analog cables. High price point. Lacking the build quality and distinct aesthetics of competing receivers.
The Sony STR-DA3500ES is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver offered by Sony which delivers 700 watts (7 x 100W) or total output power. It is designed to give an HD surround sound experience with features like HD Digital Cinema Sound developed with Sony Pictures for a true at the movies experience.
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It has Dolby Digital+, Dolby TrueHD and dts (dtsHD) decoding as well as 8ch Linear PCM for a thrilling surround sound experience. The DCAC (digital cinema auto calibration) automatically optimizes the sound of your system to match your room acoustics with the push of a button. It is also designed to give matching HD quality video with a built in 1080p upscaling HDMI output and four HDMI inputs. You can easily enjoy digital video content from portable devices thanks to an additional 5 A/V inputs, 2 A/V outputs and Digital Media Port. It has a built in AM/FM tuner with 60 chanel presets, auto tuning and station name display. Other features include BRAVIA sync capabilities, 15 different sound field designs and two remote controls for independant control for two outputs.
Specifications
- Amplifier:
- 8Ohms 20 - 24kHz: 100W + 100W
- (8Ohms 20 - 24kHz) THD: 0.09%
- 4Ohms 20 - 24kHz: 85W + 85W
- (4Ohms 20 - 24kHz) THD: 0.15%
- 8Ohms 1kHz: 110W + 110W
- (8Ohms 1kHz) THD: 0.70%
- 4Ohms 1kHz: 100W + 100W
- (4Ohms 1kHz) THD: 0,70%
- Bi-AMP: YES
- Type: Analog
- DSP: Titanium
- OP processing: NO
- Portable audio enhancer: YES
- Analog Direct: YES
- Analog Down Mix: NO
- Equalizer (F / C / Sur / Sur B) Bass, Mid, Treble: B,T / B,T / B,T / B,T
- Subwoofer X`Over: 17 points (40-200Hz)
- Analog Direct: YES
- Pureness Control: NO
- Sound Field Link: YES
- Sound Field Program: YES
- Sound Field Program (Movie): 1
- Sound Field Program (Music): 6
- Sound Field Program (A.F.D): 3 (7)
- Speaker Impedance Switch (4 Ohm 8 Ohm): NO
- Cinema Studio EX. A / B / C mode: NO
- HD DCS: YES
- Digital Concert Hall: NO
- Speaker Selector: A / B, A+B
- Speaker Terminal: Screw (Ni)
- Headphone Out: YES (Gold)
- Number of amp. channels: 7
- CIS & Control features:
- 2nd Audio: Speaker & Line
- 2nd Video: Composite & Component
- 3rd Audio: Line (limited)
- 3rd Video: NO
- Amp Relocation (7.1ch -> 5.1ch + 2.0ch): YES
- Control S: NO
- RS-232C for control: YES
- IR Repeat (In / Out): YES (1 / 2)
- General:
- AC Outlet (Switched): NO
- Detachable AC: YES
- Dimension: 430 x 157.5 x 388
- Display: 10 digit dot matrix
- GUI: YES (Top Grade)
- Multi Channel Decoding Blue LED: YES
- Panel: Alumi / ES Basic
- Pin Jack: Nickel
- Remote Commander: PP+Learn+Macro RM-AAL027 Simple RM RM-AAU039
- Sleep Timer: YES
- Weight (kg): 12.5
- Inputs Outputs:
- Front Input: AV (Gold) + Opt
- Digital Media Port: 1
- Analog Audio In (inc TV CEC)/Out (excl tuner)/TV/CEC: 4 / 1 / YES
- A / V In / Out (S-Video I / O): Including Front AV: 5 / 1 (0 / 0)
- Monitor Out (S-Video Out): 1 (0)
- Phono (MM): YES
- Multi-ch In: 1 (7.1)
- Pre Out: 7.1 (SB:Stereo, SW x1)
- Digital Input Assign: YES
- HDMI: YES (4 In x 1 Out)
- i.Link: NO
- Opt. IN / OUT / TV (CEC) : inc Front & TV (CEC): 4 / 1 / YES
- Coax.: 3 / 0
- Tuner:
- RDS: YES
- Preset Channel (FM / AM): TTL60 ( 30 / 30)
- Station Name: YES
- Auto Tuning: YES
- Direct Tuning: YES (RM)
User Reviews (5)
Pros & Cons
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2
setup is fairly simple, everything is well-labelled
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1
zone 2 is fully powered, can handle higher-end speakers
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1
remote is easy to use, everything is well laid out and feels comfortable
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1
audio is clear and crisp, no noticeable distortion
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1
lots of flexibility with the available setups
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1
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1
1080p video upscaling and upconversion
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1
DCAC automatic speaker calibration
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1
Digital Media Port - for compatibility with other input sources (iPod, Bluetooth enabled devices, etc...)
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1
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0
menus and settings are easy to understand and navigate
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1
zone 2 can only run through analog cables
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1
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lacking the build quality and distinct aesthetics of competing receivers
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0
bass quality is somewhat lacking
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