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Sony STR-DG520

Sony STR-DG520
Sony STR-DH500

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Sony STR-DN1000
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Sony STR-DN1000
Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K
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Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K

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Sony STR-DG920
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Sony STR-DG920
Price $149.99 to $199.00 $152.99 to $199.99 $322.99 to $499.99 $469.99 to $599.00 Check Prices
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Release date September 01, 2009 April 15, 2009
The Bottom Line The Sony STR-DN1000 offers solid sound and basic AV receiver features at a bargain price, but it's not nearly as good as last year's STR-DG920. The Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K delivers an excellent feature set and outstanding sound quality for its price, making it our top midrange AV receiver pick so far. Sony's STR-DG920 is a standout midrange AV receiver, with a basic graphical user interface, four HDMI inputs, and solid video processing.
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Features
Surround System Class5.1 channel
5.1 channel
7.1 channel
7.1 channel
7.1 channel
Surround Sound EffectsDigital Cinema Sound EX
Info unavailableNeural Surround
Info unavailableNeural Surround
Digital Cinema Sound EX
Digital Player (Recorder)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMP3
WAV
WMA
Info unavailable
RadioRadio tuner - AM/FM
Radio tuner - AM/FM
Radio tuner - AM/FM
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM
EqualizerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable9 bands
Info unavailable
Optical Digital InputYes
Yes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableGloss piano black
Gloss black
Info unavailable
Built-in DecodersDTS decoder
Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Digital Surround EX
DTS decoder
Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby TrueHD
DTS-HD decoder
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution
DTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS Express
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS-HD High Resolution
DTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
DTS-HD decoder
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Weight17.6 lbs
16.3 lbs
Info unavailable19.2 lbs
23.4 lbs
Sound Output ModeSurround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Product DescriptionSony STR DG520 - AV receiver - 5.1 channel
Sony STR DH500 - AV receiver - 5.1 channel
Sony STR DN1000 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
Pioneer VSX 1019AH-K - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
Sony STR DG920 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
PowerAC 120 V ( 60 Hz )
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V ( 60 Hz )
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control
Remote control - Infrared
Video Conversion/ScalingInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAnalog to HDMI up conversion
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Analog to HDMI up conversion
Info unavailable
Output Power500 Watt
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable770 Watt
MicrophoneNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Dimensions (WxDxH)16.9 in x 12.2 in x 6.2 in
16.9 in x 12.7 in x 6.2 in
Info unavailable16.5 in x 13.7 in x 6.2 in
16.9 in x 13.9 in x 6.2 in
Coaxial Digital InputYes
Yes
Info unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Product TypeAV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
HeadphonesNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
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Crutchfield
$149.99
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Amazon.com Marketplace
$199.00
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Buy direct from Sony Electronics, Inc.
$199.99
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J&R Music and Computer World
$159.00
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Newegg.com
$199.99
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Prices from 10 CNET Certified stores

Buy direct from Sony Electronics, Inc.
$499.99
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J&R Music and Computer World
$339.00
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Newegg.com
$499.99
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Prices from 13 CNET Certified stores

Newegg.com
$469.99
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Amazon.com
$499.00
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com Marketplace
$499.00
In stock: Yes

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