The STR-DA4600ES offers the ability to distribute audio and video to multiple rooms via the second HDMI output and video to a second zone via CAT5 output. It can up-scale all sources to 1080p in the main zone and 1080i in a second zone via the Faroudja chip ensuring a consistent, sharp picture. The connected video zones feature a high-grade, ... Read more
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Pros: Build, features, design, phono stage (thank you Sony to all us vinyl aficionados still out there) multi-zone capabilities are extensive, brought out details on my Mission 704s that I've never heard from familiar soundtracks & recordings
Cons: Remote not intuitive, but very usable. HDMI set up can and will make you reboot some of your equipment in order to recognize it intially.
Summary: 5 days and I'm very satisfied especially having paid only half of MSRP. 3D ARC ready. Great sound. Easy to use, easy to set-up and easy to adjust. Sony, ...
Summary: 5 days and I'm very satisfied especially having paid only half of MSRP. 3D ARC ready. Great sound. Easy to use, easy to set-up and easy to adjust. Sony, as always, offers the most inputs relevant to both today's tech and yesteryear.
Description:The STR-DA4600ES offers the ability to distribute audio and video to multiple rooms via the second HDMI output and video to a second zone via CAT5 output. It can up-scale all sources to 1080p in the main zone and 1080i in a second zone via the Faroudja chip ensuring a consistent, sharp picture. The connected video zones feature a high-grade, icon-driven menu system that allows for simple device and content navigation. The STR-DA4600ES features four HDMI outputs and two switched or simultaneous HDMI outputs.
Built-in Decoders Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24
Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
DSP Presets Jazz club, Stadium, Live Concert, Hall, Sports
Input Impedance 50 KOhm
Input Sensitivity 150 mV
Response Bandwidth 10 - 100000 Hz
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100 dB
Bass Control Yes
Treble Control Yes
Additional Features A/B/A+B speaker switch, Three-zone capability, Digital signal format auto detection / auto switching, On-screen display, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Compressed music enhancer, Auto sound calibration
Networking & Digital Media
Internet Streaming Services Rhapsody, SHOUTcast
DLNA Yes
Network audio standards AAC, WMA, WAV, MP3
Tuner
Tuner Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
Tuning Display Fluorescent display
Preset Station Qty 90
AM Preset Station Qty 30
FM Preset Station Qty 30
Additional Features Sirius 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, 4xHDMI input(19 pin HDMI Type A)-Rear, 2xHDMI output(19 pin HDMI Type A)-Rear, 3xComponent video input(RCA phono x 3)-Rear, 2xComponent video output(RCA phono x 3)-Rear, 1x7.1 channel audio line-in(RCA phono x 8)-Rear, 1x7.1 channel audio line-out(RCA phono x 8)-Rear, 4xComposite video/audio input(RCA phono x 3)-Rear, 1xComposite video/audio output(RCA phono x 3)-Rear, 3xSPDIF input-Rear, 3xSPDIF input(RCA phono)-Rear, 3xAudio line-in(RCA phono x 2)-Rear, 1xAudio line-out(RCA phono x 2)-Rear, 1xComposite video output (multi zone)(RCA phono)-Rear, 2xAudio line-out (multi zone)(RCA phono x 2)-Rear, 1xPhono input(RCA phono x 2)-Rear, 1xMonitor output(RCA phono)-Rear, 1xSerial(9 pin D-Sub)-Rear, 1xDigital Media Port-Rear, 9xSpeakers output(Banana/spade x 2)-Rear, 5xEthernet(RJ-45)-Rear, 1xSPDIF output-Rear, 1xTrigger-Rear
Headphone Jack Yes
Coaxial Digital Input Yes
Optical Digital Input Yes
Optical Digital Output Yes
Signal Processing
Upscaling via HDMI Up to 1080p
Video Conversion/Scaling Analog to HDMI up conversion
Display
Built-in display Fluorescent
Accessories
Type of remote control Universal remote control - Infrared
Features Learning, Macro function
Second remote control type Simple remote control
Included accessories [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Miscellaneous] FM antenna, AM antenna, Optimizer microphone, IR transmitter
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