Sony today introduced
three new audio/video receivers in its “Elevated Standard” (ES) product
line that deliver high-quality sound and video performance.
Engineered
for high-end home theaters, the new STR-DA4400ES, STR-DA3400ES and
STR-DA2400ES receivers feature sophisticated A/V technology supporting
1080/24p video signals, the latest audio codecs (Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, dts® High Resolution Audio and dts® HD Master Audio) and Faroudja DCDi Cinema® technology for upscaling all video sources to 1080p when connected via HDMI™ to a compatible high-definition television.
The
ES receivers are all designed around a unique construction platform,
digital board and a wide band power amplifier to maintain the purity of
the audio and video signals by minimizing external vibrations and
internal jitter.
“The rapid evolution of audio and video has generated increased demand for connectivity and high-performance
components,” said Tyler Ishida, director of marketing for Sony
Electronics' Digital Imaging and Audio Division. “This new line of ES
receivers delivers the fidelity, build quality and connectivity
expected for an outstanding cinematic experience in the home.”
The new models utilize a xross media bar™-inspired graphical user interface for easy content navigation, Sony’s Digital Cinema Auto Calibration for simple surround sound setup, and BRAVIA® Sync™ for Theatre for easy synchronization of compatible home theater components.
Sony’s DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adds control, networking and connectivity options for music playback through various accessories, including a Cradle for iPod (TDM-iP10), a Network Walkman™ cradle, a PC client device and a Bluetooth® adapter (each is sold separately). The models are also Sirius® and XM Connect-and-Play™ Ready.
The
STR-DA4400ES 7.1 channel receiver has a 120-watt amplifier (8 ohms, 20
Hz - 20 kHz, 0.09 percent THD), six HDMI inputs and DSD decoding
through HDMI. It offers high-definition video distribution to a second
zone, audio distribution to three zones and picture-in-picture for
monitoring of multi-zone output or an external video source. The model will be available in August for about $1,500.
The
STR-DA3400ES 7.1 channel receiver has a 100-watt power amplifier (8
ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.09 percent THD), four HDMI inputs, a 12-volt
trigger, IR repeater and high-definition video distribution to a second zone (composite). It will be available in August for around $1,000.
The
STR-DA2400ES 7.1 channel receiver has a 100-watt power amplifier (8
ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.09 percent THD), a basic icon-driven graphic
user interface and four HDMI inputs. The model will be available next
month for about $800.
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