Sony STR DG920 AV receiver

Signal switching features HDMI Version: 1.3a 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 preset stations FM Preset Station Qty: 30 preset stations Antenna Form Factor: Loop AM / wire FM Additional Features: Station naming Remote control Type: Remote control - infrared Features: Programmable, learning

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Connections Connector Type: 3 x digital audio input (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear 2 x digital audio input (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - rear 1 x AM antenna - rear 1 x FM antenna - rear 4 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 2 x composite video output ( RCA phono ) - rear 8 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear 2 x audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear 1 x monitor output ( RCA phono ) - rear 1 x subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) - rear 3 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear 1 x component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear 1 x headphones ( phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - front 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - front 1 x XM antenna - rear 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 8 ) - rear 9 x surround speakers output ( banana x 2 ) - rear Miscellaneous Included Accessories: AM antenna, FM antenna, optimizer microphone Power Power Device: Power supply - internal Voltage Required: AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )

Review

I was initially searching for an audio processor for my 5.1 surround sound speaker system when I saw this attractive Sony receiver unit. Initially, it appeared out of my price range, but on further inspection, I found out that it was a full high-definition video processor as well, that will upscale movies to 1080 dpi as well is offering 7.1 Dolby Digital surround with 110 W per channel. A quick demo of this model, and I was sold on it.

The graphical user interface on this unit is exceptional and features loads of ports, and full HDMI capability. It is very robust and rather weighty, but the weight should be no consideration because you're not exactly going to use it as a portable device. By all means, road tests other receivers, but I am sure you will come back to this one. It is great value for money.