Reviews for Sony STR-DG520

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Overall 8
8.0

Nice Option

Amazon
19 May 2008
  • Summary: I do own this product and am not an audiophile per se. I bought this receiver to replace an older HTIB after I purchased a new Sony Bravia LCD TV. Is it the best recei...
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Overall 2
2.0

Spec for THD is incorrect

Amazon
12 March 2008
  • Summary: The spec for THD in this item is wrong. It shows the THD - Total Harmonic Distortion as .09% - Sony has the same spec as 1%. I think I would believe Sony before Amazon...
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Overall 8
8.0

Two Thumbs Up for Sony

Amazon
04 June 2008
  • Summary: Up until a month ago my "home theater" consisted of a 15 year old 32" tube television with a KOSS home entertainment/DVD system. So forgive me, but this is all new to ...
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Overall 8
8.0

Solid for the money

Amazon
31 July 2008
  • Summary: This receiver gives you decent value for the money. The following are short-comings: It will not decode the audio from the HDMI cable so you will need to run both the ...
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Overall 10
10

Value for a price.

Amazon
28 July 2008
  • Summary: Indeed, this is not the best amplifier or digital hub. It is not the best receiver. But anyone looking for 1080p pass through at 24 or 60 frames or 80mhz components fo...
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Overall 10
10

really important notes for first time AV buyers

Amazon
04 August 2008
  • Summary: I am an otherwise tech savvy consumer who was temporarily confused after buying this AV receiver. Having purchased my last receiver in 1991 I was only peripherally awa...
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Overall 10
10

Pleasant surprise!

Amazon
04 September 2008
  • Summary: I was shopping for a replacement for my Onkyo TX-SR304. One of the shops I went to had this on clearance for less than $100. I took a chance and bought it, was skeptic...
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Overall 10
10

Works great with my Blu-ray and FIOS!

Amazon
2 weeks ago
  • Summary: My 9 year old receiver finally died. Complete set up took about two hours, but it took me a 1/2 hour to get out the old receiver and components to make way for the new...
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Overall 10
10

Sony STR-DG520 5.1 Receiver OUTSTANDING

Amazon
2 weeks ago
  • Summary: Im not going to write a lot because I don't have the time. This receiver has done nothing but the best for me. Everything about it makes the set-up experience and the ...
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Overall 9
9.0
Value for money 8
8.0
Features 8
8.0
Ease of use 10
10

easy use but hdmi is pass through only

Circuit City
10 April 2008
  • Summary: the reciever is a good system for the $199 that it costs. It supports all the basic functions and does allow for hdmi passthrough. Having said that you must have a dig...
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Sony STR-DG520
6.0 out of 10

Sony STR-DG520

Get amazing 1080p video and 5.1 channels of pristine surround sound. This versatile audio/video receiver features HDMI™ "Pass-through" and 1080/24p capability to help you get the most from Blu-ray … Read more

Best Price: $149

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