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Sony STR-DG820 review

With best-in-class digital connectivity, does this Sony rule the roost?

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2008-09-21September 21st 2008

Price at launch £300.00
MPN STRDG820
Colour Black
Dimensions 430 x 157.5 x 310
Features Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
Weight (kg) 8.4
Analogue Outputs RCA Audio Output x 2 / Headphone Output x 1 / Composite Video Output x 1 / Subwoofer Output x 1 /
Audio Input Details Optical Audio Input x 2 / HD Component Video Input x 3 / Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input x 3 / Coaxial Audio Digital Input x 1 / Digital Media Port
DTS-ES Yes
Dolby Digital EX Yes
Dolby Pro Logic II Yes
HDMI Ports 5
Power Output 110 x 7.1 Channels
Progressive Scan Up to 1080p
Remote Control Yes
Speaker Channels 7.1
Total Harmonic Distortion Details (8 ohms, THD 1.0%)
Tuner Details Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name (AM/FM)
Watts Per Channel 100

Product Summary

STR-DG820

Sony STR-DG820

Price at launch

£300.00

For

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Clinically clean sound

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Fine with dramas

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Simple setup

Against

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Too clinical for game mayhem

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No S-video, upscaling, or analogue multichannel inputs

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