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Sony STRDG820 7.1 Audio Video Receiver - Black | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $319.72
You Save: $180.27 (36%)
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 485
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 17.1
Dimensions (in): 12.3 x 16.9 x 6.3
MPN: STRDG820
Model: STRDG820
UPC: 718122006465
EAN: 0027242727465
ASIN: B0015HPYDK
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 7.1 Channel Audio/Video Receiver | | • | 100 Watts X 7 Amplifier Power (8 ohms, 1Khz, 1.0% THD) | | • | Accepts 1080/60p and 24p video signal via HDMI | | • | HDMI Active Intelligence: 4 in/1 out(Video and Audio) | | • | Optimized for Blu-ray Disc and other HD Sources |
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Product Description
The STR-DG820 7.1 channel A/V receiver delivers the Full HD 1080 experience to a home theater system. This 1080p A/V receiver features HDMI with "Active Intelligence", plus x.v.Color and 1080/24p signal capability. In addition to decoding uncompressed audio (LPCM via HDMI), the STR-DG820 decodes the latest audio formats from Dolby Labs and DTS making this model fully compatible with Blu-ray Disc. Now, you can hear the original mix of your favorite BD titles regardless of audio format. Need more HDMI inputs? The STR-DG820 features four HDMI inputs that allows for more HD content to be connected. Looking for simplicity? BRAVIA Sync provides a one button operation (via HDMI) of your entire A/V experience with a select number of BRAVIA televisions. Because no room is perfect, Sony's Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (and its supplied microphone) simplifies speaker set up and optimizes speaker performance with the push of one button in just 30 seconds. This full featured A/V receiver expands its ability to playback music from various audio sources. Would you like to listen to satellite radio? The XM Connect-and-Play ready feature provides the ability to access XM satellite radio programming in surround sound.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
Pleased so far October 11, 2008
Christopher E. Carroll (Dallas TX)
As of to date I am pleased with the Sony STRDG820 - The power is more than I need- I have polk speakers off the Sony unit. This unit does swith HDMI so I have my Sat, Blu Ray, Game Console and Computer all ran to this unit with only one hdmi cord going from the TV to the Receiver. This is great as I have my TV on the wall and the receiver in the corner of the room. I only had to get one 50 foot hdmi cord and used small hdmi cords for all the units. This was great. One thing I was not aware of is that it does not show your volume control on the tv screen itself. You will see nothing on the TV screen from the reciever. So you will have to watch the receiver to see the volume level. No big deal though. I keep the level on about 35 and with my old ONKYO unit I kept that on 50. Crazy difference same watts. The Onkyo reciever died after 3 years too so if you are comparing the two- no question- pick Sony-
 Sony A/V Receiver/Amp October 6, 2008
A. Galanter (San Francisco, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My original need was for an a/v receiver that had HDMI hookups. With the SONY STR-DG820, which has four (4) HDMI inputs and one (1) HDMI output, I found the perfect blend of quality features and affordability. Now I can hookup both my Blu-ray and standard DVD players, along with VHS and HD Cable, and output the audio to my 5.1 speakers while using the HDMI output to direct all images to my SONY Bravia LCD t.v. This produces the best sound and image quality possible whichever device I choose. In addition, since most of my devices are SONY, I am able to turn on the t.v., A/V receiver, and Blu-ray player with a single button on the remote. The sound reproduction is so full and absent noticeable distortion that my five year old 5.1 speakers sound many times better than they ever have. I strongly recommend the STR-DG820.
Sony Amp is best in class October 3, 2008
Wayne E. Jackson (Florida USA)
The Sony amp has performed great. The instructions for operation could be improved, it's a little complicated. A Very Good amp.
pleasantly surprised! September 24, 2008
g man (Las Vegas)
I just purchased this reciever through Amazon a couple weeks ago. So far I love it. The price is definitely a bargain. I currently have it hooked up to a Toshiba 34" HDTV... but eventually hope to get a Bravia "Z" series LCD. My surround speakers sound amazing. I have RBH MC series speakers which helps. My previous receiver was an Onkyo TXDS575. No complaints with the Onkyo just wanted to upgrade so I could utilize HDMI connections. Wasn't expecting the Sony to sound that much better. Loved Sony's "microphone" speaker level mechanism... it worked perfectly for my room. I also really like how the receiver automatically decodes the best audio signal, DTS, Dolby Digital, etc. Anxious to upgrade to Sony BD player as well.
Workhorse at a fair price September 2, 2008
Douglas Rhoades (Lakeport, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Ive been a Sony loyalist for thirty years, and this is the 8th Sony receiver I've purchased. None of the previous seven failed, mind you. I've just continually upgraded. Even the first one I bought more than twenty years ago is chugging along fine in my garage. But this one has every possible bell and whistle, and the integration into my entertainment system is phenomenal. I had one of those "universal" remotes that cost more than $150, but I put it away when I started using the remote that Sony provides with the STRDG820. It operates every component, including my Pioneer HDTV and the Dish Network satellite box with ease and without having to press 12 buttons to turn a device on or off. And it took less than 15 minutes to program the remote, and about the same to set up the receiver itself. The base unit features four HDMI inputs and switches seamlessly to your video display unit, which allowed me to dump an HDMI switchbox I had used before (my TV has only one HDMI input). This is an outstanding product and the sound quality is ideal. This is a good bet for anyone looking for a sound (and video) processing unit that will rock your home theater without rocking your pocketbook.
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