AV reciever recommendations
03 February 2003, 11:52 AM
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A mate wants to get an AV receiver for DVD and music playback.
Ideally it has to be a Sony and not too expensive.
Anyone got any ideas ??
Dave
Ideally it has to be a Sony and not too expensive.
Anyone got any ideas ??
Dave
03 February 2003, 12:41 PM
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I'd recommend the SONY STRDB780 circa £240 from the likes of Superfi etc.
This QS spec and is adapted for the UK market to remove the slightly harsher sound the Jap's prefer. He'll need a seperate DVD player as this is an Amp/Tuner only.
I tried several different Sony models before Xmas and bought one of these.
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This QS spec and is adapted for the UK market to remove the slightly harsher sound the Jap's prefer. He'll need a seperate DVD player as this is an Amp/Tuner only.
I tried several different Sony models before Xmas and bought one of these.
Regards,
Ian
03 February 2003, 01:06 PM
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Mines now about 3-4 years old now but I still love the Sony STRDB930.. it was the dogs at the time and highly recommended as being much better than most amps at over twice the price (retailed at £450).. I know things have moved on since but you should get a second hand one very well priced.
03 February 2003, 01:51 PM
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Oops sorry it wasnt clear. He has the Sony DVD, TV, CD player, minidisc, kitchen sink, etc already 
Thanks for the info. I will tell him to look at the STRDB780.
Thanks for the info. I will tell him to look at the STRDB780.
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Dave,
Has he got a budget as one persons "Not too expensive" is someone elses cheap ?
I run a Sony STR-VA555ES which I find to be a cracking bit of kit for both DVD-Video, CD, SACD and DVD-A playback. It was around the £750 mark (which I class as expensive even though it is £250 cheaper than you would pay at a Sony Centre). Sound is what some would class on the bright side, but I would class it as "precise", i.e. not warm and fuzzy like some of the more music orientated amps.
Take a look at HotKits website as they list many of the Sony AV Receivers for good money. I've dealt with these people a lot and can recommend them.
Cheers
Ian
[Edited by IWatkins - 2/3/2003 12:27:32 PM]
Has he got a budget as one persons "Not too expensive" is someone elses cheap
?I run a Sony STR-VA555ES which I find to be a cracking bit of kit for both DVD-Video, CD, SACD and DVD-A playback. It was around the £750 mark (which I class as expensive even though it is £250 cheaper than you would pay at a Sony Centre). Sound is what some would class on the bright side, but I would class it as "precise", i.e. not warm and fuzzy like some of the more music orientated amps.
Take a look at HotKits website as they list many of the Sony AV Receivers for good money. I've dealt with these people a lot and can recommend them.
Cheers
Ian
[Edited by IWatkins - 2/3/2003 12:27:32 PM]
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