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Sony STR DA5200ES review

Sony redoubles its AV receiver efforts

Our Score 5

Last reviewed: 2008-03-06March 6th 2008

Price at launch £800.00
Colour Black/Silver
Description AV Receiver
Dimensions 430 x 175 x 430 mm (w x h x d)
Features Zone 2 assignable power output / Zone 2 and Zone 3 audio output / second remote control / DCAC room EQ system / auto setup / stereo mic / IR inputs / 12V triggers
Audio D/A Converter 192kHz/24Bit
Connectivity Coaxial, Component Video Input, Component Video Output, S-video, USB
Max Audio Output Level 7 x 120W
No of Component Inputs 3
No of Component Outputs 1
No of Digital Coaxial Inputs 3
No of Digital Optical Audio Inputs 5
No of Digital Optical Audio Outputs 2
No of HDMI Inputs 3
No of HDMI Outputs 1
No of S-video Outputs 1
Remote Control Yes
Sound Output Modes Dolby Digital-Ex, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II
Speaker Channels 7.1
Watts Per Channel 120
DTS-ES Yes
Dolby Pro Logic II Yes
DTS-HD Yes
HDMI Ports 4
External Audio Outputs Yes

Product Summary

STR DA5200ES

Price at launch

£800.00

For

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Excellent GUI

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Fast and precise setup

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1080p upscaling

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No weak points in sonic performance

Against

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Slight sound hiccup when GUI is called up

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