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Excellent GUI, Fast and precise setup, 1080p upscaling, No weak points in sonic performance
Slight sound hiccup when GUI is called up
Rather than simply evolving its previous AV receivers, the big S has gone all-out with a completely new design for its latest ES class trio. The STR-DA5200ES tested here is top of that crop, and boasts 1080p upscaling, HDMI upconversion from every vide...
Abstract: Ah, technology. Too bad automobiles cant keep up with home theater electronics, or wed all be driving around in Hummers that get 200 miles to the gallon, emit pure oxygen and absorb all that heat coming off Al Gore. Sonys new receiver is the latest...
Abstract: For movies, Internet radio, and even albums, videophiles and audiophiles alike will love this accommodating, high-def-ready receiver
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Published: 2006-12-06, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Groundbreaking graphical user interface simplifies the user experience; three HDMI inputs and three component-video inputs; a total of eight digital audio inputs; extensive video upconversion options to 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p; support for second ...
Poor upconversion of standard-definition sources; cannot rename HDMI inputs; remote can be frustrating.
With its groundbreaking graphical user interface, three HDMI inputs, and excellent sound, the Sony STR-DA5200ES is outstanding and innovative A/V receiver, with only a handful of frustrations--including some video upconversion issues--spoiling the party.
Abstract: This Sony receiver ditches digital amplification in favour of traditional analogue - and it sounds good to us. We look at the STR DA5200ES. Rather than simply evolving its previous AV receivers, the big S has gone all-out with a completely new design ...
Groundbreaking graphical user interface simplifies the user experience; three HDMI inputs and three component-video inputs; a total of eight digital audio inputs; extensive video upconversion options to 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p; support for second and...
Poor upconversion of standard-definition sources; cannot rename HDMI inputs; remote can be frustrating.
With its groundbreaking graphical user interface, three HDMI inputs, and excellent sound, the Sony STR-DA5200ES is outstanding and innovative A/V receiver, with only a handful of frustrations--including some video upconversion issues--spoiling the par...
Die Ergebnisse verraten trotz der neuen und härteren Bewertungen, wie knapp nur die Geräte in den einzelnen Klassen voneinander entfernt sind und sich der jeweilige Testsieger nur durch eine Zehntel-Note im Gesamtergebnis vom Verfolger absetzt. Dies ist a...
Die Ergebnisse verraten trotz der neuen und härteren Bewertungen, wie knapp nur die Geräte in den einzelnen Klassen voneinander entfernt sind und sich der jeweilige Testsieger nur durch eine Zehntel-Note im Gesamtergebnis vom Verfolger absetzt...
