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Sony STR-DA6400ES
$2,500.00
Released September, 2008
The Pros:Upscales SD content. PC streaming and networked upgrades. 120W per chanel.
The Cons:No HD radio. HDMI inputs are not upscaled. Audio streaming requires TV on (no display of audio tracks etc on AMP front panel).
The STR-DA6400ES from Sony is a top-line home theater audio-video reciever capable of 7.1 channels of audio and video in up to two rooms. The STR-DA6400ES is Elevated Standard (ES) and features dual Faroudja DCDi Cinema chips which enable standard definition content to be upscaled to 1080i in up to two rooms.
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Each of the model's 7 channels carries 120 watts of power, and the unit is capable of decoding a vast amount of different audio formats, includig HD audio formats, such as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio, and DTS-High Resolution Audio. The Sony STR-DA6400ES features an ethernet port, allowing you to stream content from a PC, and also recieve network upgrades. The unit also has dual Digital Media Ports, allowing you to hook up your Ipod or Walkman, and has a unique Quick-Click feature to allow simple, on-screen remote control usage. The STR-DA6400ES also features Bravia Sync for synchronising with compatible home theater products, and is SAT-ready for XM and Serius satellite radio.
Features
- 7.1 channels x 120 watts
- Display HD content in up to two rooms
- Dual Faroudja DCDi Cinema chips for 1080i upscaling
- Bravia Sync
- SAT-ready for XM and Serius satellite radio
- Capable of decoding HD audio: Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio, and DTS-High Resolution Audio
- Ethernet port enables streaming content from a PC, network upgrades
- Dual Digital Media Ports
- Quick-Click feature
- 2 HDMI outputs and 6 HDMI inputs
- I/O: Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s) : 3 (Rear). Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) : 3 (Rear). Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : 2 (Rear). Composite Video Output(s) : 3 (Rear-1 Monitor Output, 2 Video Outputs). Control S : Connections (yes). DIGITAL MEDIA PORT : Yes. Headphone Output(s) : 1 (Front- Gold). Multi-Channel Input(s) : Intelligent A/V Selector. Optical Audio Input(s) : 5 (1 Front/4 Rear). Optical Audio Output(s) : 2 (Rear). Phono Input(s) : 1 (Rear).
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PC streaming and networked upgrades
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Upscales analog inputs to 1080p
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HDMI inputs are not upscaled
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Audio streaming requires TV on (no display of audio tracks etc on AMP front panel)
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Changing the volume sometimes takes a full second before OSD is updated!
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