Sony has announced two new “Elevated Standard” (ES) audio/video receivers, including their first to offer control over an IP network, the STR-DA5500ES and the other includes STR-DA3500ES. The new STR-DA5500ES model features IP network control, allowing installers to easily integrate into Control4® home automation systems. It will also support special Control4 developed and certified IP network applications, such as advanced configuration and diagnostic tools for dealers, email and text alerts, and more. Additionally, the receiver is the company’s first to feature Automatic Phase Matching (APM), which corrects for phase differentiation between front, center, and surround speakers, ensuring an ideal sound stage regardless of speaker type.
STR-DA5500ES A/V receiver features Sony’s innovative new HD Digital Cinema Sound® designed to transform and replicate both the sound quality and acoustics of a movie theater in the home environment. The network capabilities of the STR-DA5500ES model also allow users to easily view photos and access digital music and videos from a Digital Life Network Alliance™ (DLNA) compliant source within a home broadband network when connected via an Ethernet cable.
The STR-DA5500ES model offers a 120-watt power amplifier x 7 (8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, .09 percent THD) and a variety of high definition connections, including six HDMI inputs (five rear, one front) and two HDMI outputs. It is priced at about $2,000 and will be available from next month.
The STR-DA3500ES 7.1 channel A/V receiver feature a 100-watt amplifier x 7 (8 ohms, 20Hz – 20 kHz, .09 percent THD) and four HDMI inputs and priced at about $1,000 and will be available from next month. Both model features Sony’s Digital Media Port™ for simple connection to iPod® and other digital music players, and is both XM® and Sirius® ready.
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