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Sony STR DE197

Sony STR-DE197 2 Channels Receiver

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Sony STR-DG2100 7.1 Channels Receiver

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Product Description
Delivering clear, crisp stereo sound, Sony introduces the STR-DE197 2 channel digital home theater receiver. Featuring a remarkable 100 watts per channel, this home stereo receiver delivers... More
Delivering clear, crisp stereo sound, Sony introduces the STR-DE197 2 channel digital home theater receiver. Featuring a remarkable 100 watts per channel, this home stereo receiver delivers top-notch audio quality. Backed by the reputation and prestige of the Sony brand, the STR-DE197 home theater receiver remains an amazing asset to any home entertainment system. Less
The Sony® STR-DG2100 7.1 A/V receiver was engineered to be the entertainment hub for your HD experience. This receiver provides an "Audio for Video" solution which integrates... More
The Sony® STR-DG2100 7.1 A/V receiver was engineered to be the entertainment hub for your HD experience. This receiver provides an "Audio for Video" solution which integrates the latest technologies to optimize sound as well as picture quality. The STR-DG2100 utilizes Faroudja® DCDI Cinema™ Technology which up scales non-HD sources (VHS, DVD, etc?) to 1080p4. Less
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Key Features   
Surround Sound   - Dolby Digital® • DTS ES® • Dolby Pro Logic II • DTS Neo:6 • Dolby Pro Logic • DTS 96/24 • Dolby Digital® EX • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
THX Certification No No
Number of Channels   2 Channels 7.1 Channels
Type   Receiver Receiver
Surround Mode Power - 100 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.09%
Stereo Mode Power 100 Watt @ 8 ohm, 40 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.09% -
DSP   
DSP Modes   - 7 CH Stereo
Inputs / Outputs   
Surround Analog Inputs - 7.1 Channels x 1
Preamp Outputs - 7.1 Channels
Front A/V Connections - Composite x 1 • Headphones x 1 • Analog Audio x 1
Rear Input Connectors   RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 2 • Composite (Video) x 2 RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 6 • Digital Coaxial x 3 • Digital Optical x 4 • Composite (Video) x 4 • Component x 3 • HDMI x 3
Rear Output Connectors   Composite (Video) x 1 • RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 1 RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 2 • Digital Optical x 2 • Composite (Video) x 1 • Component x 1 • HDMI x 1
Convenience   
Number of Zones - 2
Tuner Presets 30 Channels 90 Channels
Speaker Impedance   8 Ohm • 16 Ohm 8 Ohm
On Screen Display - With OSD
Speaker Selection   A+B or A/B A+B or A/B
Remote Control   
Illuminated Remote Glowing -
Remote Control Type MultiBrand Learning
Dimensions   
Width 16.93 in. 17 in.
Weight 15.43 lb. 34.3 lb.
Depth 11.89 in. 17 in.
Height 5.22 in. 7 in.
Miscellaneous   
Power Consumption 90 Watt 480 Watt
Included Accessories AA Batteries x 2 • AM Loop Antenna • FM Wire Antenna • Operating Instructions • Remote Control AA Batteries x 2 • AM Loop Antenna • FM Wire Antenna • Operating Instructions • Remote Control
Product ID 22212576 46574798
Product MPN   
MPN STR-DE197 STR-DG2100
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony STR DE197
Sony STR-DE197 2 Channels Receiver
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Sony STR DG2100
Sony STR-DG2100 7.1 Channels Receiver
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Product Review Summary

3.4
Based on 7 user reviews
57% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

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Just to be thorough...

byathon Aug 2, 2005
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Digital volume control Decent remote
Cons Bad sound Power rating seems incorrect (Sony spec) Bad speaker binding posts
Recommended it? No

Sony STR-DE 197 review
by CheapboxAudiophile

This unit is a far far cry from what you could call audiophile grade equipment. I only bought one because I needed a cheap poweramp for my TL subwoofers. Its use in my system is confined to the sub-50 Hz frequency range.
However I did... Read full review »

138

Stereo, you know, 2 channels, no DVD player!

bydalesky Aug 30, 2004
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Reasonably priced (don't pay more than $120) basic good quality stereo...
Cons Limited to 2 channel sound, and no turntable input. That's about it. Nice unit
Recommended it? Yes

Here is your simple, uncomplicated unit. It operates easily, and quite intuitively.
Want to store a channel in memory, and assign it to a preset number? No problem, just tune to the station, push the memory button, then push the preset number of your choice. Don't have to hold it any certain... Read full review »

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