The Sony STR-DA4400ES ES 7.1 A/V receiver combines high-quality components and cutting edge technology with multi-room capabilities, which let you distribute HD video to a second room1, and audio sources to up to three rooms2. Six HDMI inputs3 allow you to connect a variety of HD components, including Blu-ray Disc and SACD players. The STR-DA4400ES also features Faroudja ... Read more
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Pros: 6 HDMI inputs - DD+, TrueHD and DTS HD etc, renamable HDMI inputs
Cons: No OSD over HDMI, no switched power outlet on back
Summary: This is a great ES receiver. It has many HDMI and component inputs. It also features Neural THX (a first for any Sony I owned) - It is not as ...
Summary: This is a great ES receiver. It has many HDMI and component inputs. It also features Neural THX (a first for any Sony I owned) - It is not as high than other receivers with this kind of power & features so it allows for some better heat dissipation in my cabinet. Quick HDMI switching and the Faroudja Cinema chip looks pretty good, although I am not in much need to upconvert anymore since most of my sources already have upconversion built-in.
Updated on Jul 8, 2009
Forgot to add that this receiver has a dedicated toslink audio output. Perfect for DD cordless headphones for example.
Description:The Sony STR-DA4400ES ES 7.1 A/V receiver combines high-quality components and cutting edge technology with multi-room capabilities, which let you distribute HD video to a second room1, and audio sources to up to three rooms2. Six HDMI inputs3 allow you to connect a variety of HD components, including Blu-ray Disc and SACD players. The STR-DA4400ES also features Faroudja DCDI Cinema Technology for u-scaling non-HD sources such as DVD and VHS to 1080p resolution4. The STR-DA4400ES supports 1080/60p and 24p HD video signals, x.v.Color5 (xvYCC) and Deep Color, as well as the latest audio formats from Dolby Labs and DTS.
Built-in Decoders Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24
Surround Sound Effects Digital Cinema Sound EX
Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
DSP Presets Hall, Jazz club, Stadium, Sports, Church, Cinema Studio Ex. B, Cinema Studio Ex. C, Cinema Studio Ex. A, Live Concert
Response Bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.09 %
Output Power (Total) 700 Watt
Additional Features A/B/A+B speaker switch, Multi-room audio output, Auto sound calibration
Tuner
Tuner Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
Tuning Display Fluorescent display
Preset Station Qty 60
AM Preset Station Qty 30
FM Preset Station Qty 30
Additional Features Sirius satellite radio ready, XM satellite radio ready
Inputs & Outputs
HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
Connections 1xComposite video/audio input(RCA phono x 3)-Front, 1xSPDIF input-Front, 1xHeadphones-Front, 6xHDMI input(19 pin HDMI Type A)-Rear, 1xHDMI output(19 pin HDMI Type A)-Rear, 8x7.1 channel audio line-in(RCA phono)-Rear, 3xComponent video input(RCA phono x 3)-Rear, 2xComponent video output(RCA phono x 3)-Rear, 4xComposite video input(RCA phono)-Rear, 4xAudio line-in(RCA phono x 2)-Rear, 3xComposite video output(RCA phono)-Rear, 4xSPDIF input-Rear, 3xSPDIF input(RCA phono)-Rear, 2xSPDIF output-Rear, 1xSubwoofer output(RCA phono)-Rear, 2xAudio line-out(RCA phono x 2)-Rear, 1xControl S(Mini-phone 3.5 mm)-Rear, 1xS-Video input(4 pin mini-DIN)-Front, 4xS-Video input(4 pin mini-DIN)-Rear, 3xS-Video output(4 pin mini-DIN)-Rear
Headphone Jack Yes
Coaxial Digital Input Yes
Optical Digital Input Yes
Optical Digital Output Yes
Signal Processing
HDMI Switching Yes
Upscaling via HDMI Up to 1080p
Video Conversion/Scaling Analog to HDMI up conversion
Type of remote control Universal remote control - Infrared
Features Learning
Second remote control type None
Included accessories [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Miscellaneous] Auto calibration microphone, FM antenna, AM antenna, Universal remote control, Optimizer microphone
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