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Sony STR-DG520 receiver
Sony STR-DG520
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/21/13 11:32:22
 
 
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• 5.1 channel Surround • 500 Watt Total AMP Output • 100 Watt Per Channel
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (5)
 
Published
Mar 2, 2008
 
 
Sony STR-DG920 STR-DG820 STR-DG720 and STR-DG520 A/V Receivers Announced
The new STR-DG920 and STR-DG820 7.1 channel A/V receivers offer 110 watts of power per channel and are equipped to support the latest in high-definition formats with 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema video signal pass-through...Featuring four HDMI inputs, the models support the latest audio formats -- Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, dts® High Resolution Audio and dts®...
Published
Mar 13, 2008
 
 
Sony STR-DG520 Home Theater A/V Receiver 5.1 channel - STRDG520 - Compare Prices...
The STR-DG520 5.1 channel A/V Receiver delivers the Full HD 1080p experience to your Home Theater System...The STR-DG520 also features a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMP) connection, expanding your flexibility to play back music from various...The Sony STR-DG520 Home Theater A/V Receiver 5.1 channel is not currently available from any of our merchants...The STR-DG520...
Sony STR-DG520 Overview & Specs - AV receivers - CNET Reviews
Quick Specs - Product type: AV receiver - Addtional features: Auto sound calibration, A-B speaker switch...
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USER REVIEWS (19)
 
Retrevo analyzed
90 user reviews
 
(3.55 out of 5)
Average rating
from 40
reviews
3.5/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sony STR-DG520 5.1 Audio Video Receiver - Black
"One last thing to point out, when I had problems with the picture on the PS2, I called Sony for support and the guy on the phone was so good..."

"Is it a good receiver for the money..."

"Overall from 20-20000kHz there is a stat of .09% THD just like most of the specs claim..."

Average rating
from 8
reviews
4.0/5
Sony STR-DG520 Home theater receiver with HDMI switching - Reviews at Crutchfield.com
"I highly recommend this to others, who are in low budget but still looking for a good home theater set up that will bug out your neighbors..."

"This is a very good ENTRY level A/V receiver..."

"In Crutchfield's defense, they did not recommend this receiver to me..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
4.7/5
Buy.com - Sony STR-DG520 A/V Receiver
"This is a great budget priced receiver..."

"Note that the HDMI is pass thru only..."

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Sony INtroduces New Line of AV Receivers - STR-DG820, STR ...
From the entry level STR-DG520 and the midrange STR-DG720, all the new receivers support 1080p 24fps True Cinema, while the range-topping STR-DG820 brings Full HD ...
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Europe Sony announces STR-DG820, STR-DG720, STR-DG520 ...
Sony Audio: Europe Sony announces STR-DG820, STR-DG720, STR-DG520 Receivers; Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 18:22:20 EDT Sony have announced the availability of ...
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Average rating
from 1
reviews
3.5/5
Sony STR-DG520 Audio Amplifier Reviews | Home Audio Amplifiers | Review Centre
"I want to note that the HDMI pass thru is not so useless without a Sony BR DVD Player and a Sony Bravia TV..."

"Without that you will be needed pressing several buttons on three (it is minimum) remote controls to make it all work together.The Dolby 5.1 sounds works not bad as for a $160.0 receiver..."

"It has too small display to read from a distance.So, home theater receiver sounded great..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
4.0/5
Sony STR-DG520 5.1 Channels Receiver Product Reviews and Price Comparison - Epinions.com
"I want to note that the HDMI pass thru is not so useless without a Sony BR DVD Player and a Sony Bravia TV..."

"So, if you have all sony electronics wich are "Bravia Sync" compatible, then the HDMI pass thru becomes extremely useful as a switching device..."

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Average rating
from 37
reviews
3.5/5
Sony STR-DG520 5.1 Audio Video Receiver - Black Sony STR-DG520
"the sound quality seems pretty good though, so I have no complaints..."

"This receiver is a good reliable HDMI receiver at a good price..."

"Not much in terms of bells and whistles, but over very good for a 5.1 dolby surround sound setup..."

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Average rating
from 2
reviews
5.0/5
Sony STRDG520 5.1-channel A/V receiver | Vanns.com
"This receiver is all that I need to accompany my sony speakers and blue ray player..."

"I would recommend this unit as a starter receiver..."

"For a budget AV Receiver this has met and exceeded my needs, plus it just looks great..."

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PRICES (9)
 
Amazon.com: Sony STR-DG520 5.1 Audio Video Receiver - Black ...
90 watts x 5 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.09% THD. Dolby® Digital, DTS®, and Dolby Pro Logic® II processing. Digital Cinema Sound modes. Digital Media Port for ...
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MANUFACTURERS (2)
 
Sony eSupport - STR-DG520 - Support
Sony eSupport - Model Support ... 5.1 Channel Audio/Video Receiver Model # STR-DG520 | change model... Serial Number Location: On the back of the unit...
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POWER AND PRECISION: | Sony
The STR-DG820, STR-DG720 and STR-DG520 are available from Sony Centre stores, retailers and online at the Sony Style shop - www.sonystyle-europe.com...
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