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Onkyo TX-SR606 (black)
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Onkyo TX-SR606 (black)

Sony STR DA5300ES
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Sony STR DA5300ES

Price $359.79 $347.52 to $499.97 $404.99 to $599.99 $1,199.95 to $1,329.00 $229.99 to $249.95
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Release date May 15, 2008 September 07, 2007 April 01, 2007
The Bottom Line We preview Sony's entry-level AV receiver, the STR-DG910, which offers 1080p compatibility, onscreen set up, and features Sony's Digital Media Port. The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version. With six HDMI inputs, an intuitive graphical user interface, and excellent audio and video quality, the Sony STR-DA5300ES raises the bar on what to expect from a high-end AV receiver. The Sony STR-DG810 delivers three HDMI inputs at a fairly low price, but connectivity, features, and sound quality shortfalls spoil the deal.
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Features
Surround System Class 7.1 channel
7.1 channel
7.1 channel
7.1 channel
6.1 channel
Surround Sound Effects Info unavailable Info unavailable Neural Surround
Digital Cinema Sound EX
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Radio Radio tuner - AM/FM
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM
Radio tuner - AM/FM
Radio tuner - AM/FM
Equalizer Info unavailable 5 bands
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Optical Digital Input Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
HDMI Switching Info unavailable Yes
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Optical Digital Output Yes
Info unavailable Info unavailable Yes
Yes
Built-in Decoders DTS Neo:6
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
DTS decoder
DTS 96/24
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
DTS-HD decoder
DTS Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS 96/24
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
Dolby Pro Logic
DTS-HD decoder
DTS Neo:6
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
DTS decoder
DTS 96/24
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic
DTS Neo:6
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
DTS 96/24
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS Neo:6
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
DTS decoder
DTS 96/24
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Weight 23.4 lbs
24.9 lbs
23.4 lbs
Info unavailable 17.6 lbs
Sound Effects Info unavailable CinemaFILTER
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Sound Output Mode