Sony STR-DE995/B 7.1 Stereo Receiver for sale
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user manual,warranty card,etc,same as if you would purchase it from the
store.I'm selling it because I upgraded to an ES line product for my
needs.It's an excellent receiver and it received 5 stars on the Epinions
review.I'm posting the review and specs below:
Review: Sony STR-DE995 7.1 Channels Receiver
Introduction
The STR-DE995 is the current flagship of the Sony DE home receiver line.
With the 995, we see an upgrade in the traditional features found in the DE
series offerings, but with the classic differential in numbers vs. ES.
Features
Just about anything you can ask of this receiver, it will probably do. I was
pleasantly surprised to see how much the unit could do and the improved
ergonomics as well as connectivity. Some things have not changed. The number
of optical inputs hasn't changed though there is one on the front now in
addition to the RCA and S-Vid inputs. The front optical input is
surprisingly useful. There is one coax digital input. When pushing a
receiver to its max as far as inputs, juggling can be necessary although in
this case, everything was fairly straightforward and dedicated.
The rear panel is laid out clearly enough for even the novice to connect it
with the help of the manual if necessary. The connections feel strong and
the opticals have a strong feel as well. There are two available component
inputs (80Mhz) available with a single monitor out. Component is preferable
when available and this unit passes the image as well as any unit in this
price range. There is a phono input out back for those that still need it.
There is something to said for the speaker connections, but they're low line
posts so at best they are adequate if not great. Long story short, there are
plenty of inputs to connect almost everything you might desire whether a
couple of VCRs, cable box, game system DVD or CD player, tape deck,
turntable, MD or almost any combination that you might have.
Performance and Ergonomics
The front panel is much better laid out than it has been for the last few
product cycles. The volume and input selection are in the same place they
have been, to the right atop on another. The various menus are much easier
to access as well thanks to a new dedicated jog dial. Modes and various
sound fields are easier to access as well. The multi-channel indicator has
moved back down below the display where it had been originally when
multi-channel decoding hit the market en mass years ago. Tuner controls
remain in the same location they have been for years. The display itself is
large and easy to understand and read, even from a distance.
You will be pleasantly surprised by the performance of this unit. It
possesses enough power to push even the biggest speakers hard, but still has
the tact and subtlety to bring out even the most minute nuances in almost
any soundtrack. There is very little bulk noise or audible distortion even
when at top volumes pushing bass intensive soundtracks. The sound parameters
are easily adjusted for those familiar with multi channel sound when using
the remote.
Remote
The remote is attractive, seems firmly built, and is quite well organized
overall. Primary selection, sound, and menu options are located up top with
basic functions located at the bottom. Many of the primaries at the top are
the same size and shape, so it may take a while to get used to it. If you
are a long time receiver junkie, it will be second nature. A few of the
basic function keys at the bottom have raised markings that may aid somewhat
in the dark. The reality is that when most folks are watching a DVD using
auto detect and decode, most of the sound field parameters are already set
properly set so the only real variable will be volume. There is a jog toggle
underneath the LCD display that allows quick scrolling through sound and
input options. If you are a long time Sony user, this won't be anything new.
If not, I'm sure you will come to really appreciate it.
These figures are per the included Sony manual
Power and Processing
100wpc x 7ch @ 8ohms with .09% THD (20Hz-20kHz)
100wpc x 2ch @ 8ohms with .09% THD (20Hz-20kHz)
DD, DD-EX, dts, dts-ES, dts-Neo6, and DD Pro-Logic II
32-bit DD and dts modes
32-bit DSP
Inputs
Analog audio 3
Digital audio 4(optical), 1(coax)
Coax video 5
S-Video 4
Comp video 2
Outputs
Analog audio 1
Digital audio 1(optical)
Coax video 2
S-Video 1
Comp 1
This is an immensely capable receiver. The 995 will do almost anything asked
of it with vigor and won't even blink when you crank the volume. The sound
output is excellent as is the video pass.
This receiver was used in a non-smoking environment and no pets.
Asking $300