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Sony 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver - STR-DG520

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Pros

  • Great sound quality (17)
  • Easy setup (16)
  • Good power output (15)
  • Accurate controls (14)
  • Durable (8)
  • Pricey (1)
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Cons

  • Limited functions (4)
  • Difficult to set up (1)

Best Uses

  • Home theater (16)
  • Basic systems (12)
  • Smaller rooms / apartments (9)
  • Large rooms (4)
  • Audiophiles (2)
 
 
 

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The STR-DG520 5.1 Ch. A/V Receiver delivers the Full HD 1080 experience to your Home Theater System. This new 1080p A/V Receiver features HDMI(TM) Pass-through and 1080/24p capability thus making it compatible with the latest HD sources1(i.e. Blu-ray Disc(TM) Players, the PlayStation(TM) 3, etc…). The STR-DG520 features a Digital MEDIA Port connection. This proprietary connection expands the flexibility of the STR-DG520 to playback music from various audio sources (i.e. iPod, Walkman or PC) with one of the various accessories (sold separately).

HDMI Pass-through
Powerful HDMI connectivity allows for uncompressed 1080p video to pass through directly to your HDMI(TM) capable television2. [A separate cable would be needed for audio.]

A/V Sync
Special Digital Signal Processing allows for lip sync delay to adjust to match the refresh rates of today`s advanced flat panel televisions and microdisplays.

Digital Cinema Sound
Sony`s original Digital Cinema Sound technology uses exclusive DSP technology to recreate the precise environment of three Hollywood Dubbing Stages where your movies are created. True theater sound in the home from the source.

Specification Description
Model STR-DG520, STRDG520
UPC 027242727489
Analog Audio (1) Rear Output
Analog Audio (4) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video (2) Rear Output
Analog Audio / Video (3) Rear Input
Channels 5.1
Color Black
Component Video (1) Rear Output
Component Video (2) Rear Input
Component Video Input 2
Component Video Output 1
Depth (Inches) 12.25
DMP (Digital Media Port) Rear Input
HDMI (1) Rear Output
HDMI (2) Rear Input
HDMI Yes
Height (Inches) 6.25
Optical Rear Input
Radio Frequencies AM and FM
Radio Station Programmable Memories (Presets) 60
Remote Control Included
Speaker Terminals Banana
Speaker Terminals Push type
Subwoofer Preamplifier Rear Output
Surround Modes DCS Sound Technology
Surround Modes DTS
Surround Modes Dolby Digital
Surround Modes Dolby Pro Logic
Surround Modes Dolby Pro Logic II
Surround Power Rating 100 Watts x 5
Tuner AM
Tuner FM
Type of Receiver Home Theater Surround
Watts per channel 100
Weight (Pounds) 17
Width (Inches) 16.9

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★★★★☆
4.0
A Nice "Beginner" Unit

"I'm not a major player in the "audiophile" world. In fact I am just now upgrading from a mid-level Pioneer receiver/amp that was a gift in the late 1980s, and a pair of "Realistic" model speakers (a Consumer Reports "Best Buy" of 1988). This unit has enough juice to run the new Yamaha surround speaker system and it sounds great! The instruction booklet is actually helpful, and it's been fun exploring the featur..." Read Full Review »

May 29, 2008 by magnumBD

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Reasonable for the price

"The unit seems good for the price but the documentation is a bit confusing. The way the "VIDEO1" circuitry is set up is entirely counterintuitive...case-in-point: I discovered after experimenting and visiting with several Best Buy salesmen and Geek Squad agents that VIDEO1 input data is not reproducable through the VIDEO1 output. I called Sony and they informed me that the only material that can be output via VI..." Read Full Review »

Jul 22, 2008 by Kjohn

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Sony 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver - STR-DG520 Review

A Nice "Beginner" Unit

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I'm not a major player in the "audiophile" world. In fact I am just now upgrading from a mid-level Pioneer receiver/amp that was a gift in the late 1980s, and a pair of "Realistic" model speakers (a Consumer Reports "Best Buy" of 1988).



This unit has enough juice to run the new Yamaha surround sp …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 29 2008
magnumBD
DC Suburbs, Maryland
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Sony 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver - STR-DG520 Review

Good receiver for the money, overall

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • Limited Functions

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
 

"I have used a Sony STR-DE698 for years and was very pleased, but had to upgrade when I purchased a new 1080p plasma TV. The DG-520 is the low end of Sony's new line of receivers. I needed 2 hdmi inputs and the 520 has 2. What they didn't say is that the hdmi ports are pass through only (sound has …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 13 2008
Bill
Wagram, NC
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Sony 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver - STR-DG520 Review

Works well. Does most of what I needed.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
 

"I bought the Sony Receiver primarily since my Samsung TV (from B&H, natch) has only Digital Optical sound output. My Marantz Model 22 receiver I bought during the VietNam War lacks any digital inputs. I chose the Sony because it had lots of RCA jacks for my old peripherals. It took awhile but I was …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 4 2009
Leo
Hamden, CT
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Sony 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver - STR-DG520 Review

Does its job well

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"I purchased this recently to replace my old A/V receiver that lacked the proper connections for my PS3/ Blu-Ray Player. The STR-DG520 had what I needed at a great price (B&H had the best price). Sound quality is excellent as expected. I hooked it up to my Blu-Ray (via Optical Audio Out) and DVD play …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 5 2009
Anonymous
California
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Sony 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver - STR-DG520 Review

An Excellent Amp

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"I purchased this amp to replace a Pioneer VSX-D607S. Now, instead of a few dozen cables from my TV to the amp I have a single HDMI cable. I didn't even realize my subwoofer wasn't working until I did the auto calibration with this new Sony STR-DG520. Now I've replaced it and have great 5.1 sound. …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 10 2009
Dr. Dave
Oak Hill, WV
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