Sony STRDE197 Stereo Receiver

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Sony STRDE197 Stereo Receiver
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Product Description:
Put the Sony STR-DE197 at the heart of your home stereo system. This sophisticated entertainment engine integrates an amplifier with a pre-amplifier and a radio in one compact unit. Everything else connects to the receiver so it must be a reliable performer.Sony Unified RemoteUnitDimensions -16.93 x 5.22 x 11.89 (430 x 132.5 x 302 mm) / Weighs 15.43 lbsSupplied Accessories - Instruction Manual / FM Wire Antenna / RM-US185 Remote Commander(R) Remote Control / AM Loop Antenna / Size AA Batteries (2)

Amazon.com Product Description:
Home theater may be the rage, but there's no getting around the need for affordable, high-quality music playback, and Sony's STR-DE197 stereo receiver can be a huge help in that department. The integrated amplifier pumps out 100 watts per channel across both its 2 channels and uses discrete output transistors--that is, transistors in place of cheaper and lower-quality integrated-circuit chips--to ensure high-quality music presentations.

The receiver features an FM/AM tuner with 30 station presets (20 FM, 10 AM) and a UniCommander remote control with phosphorescent glow keys for easy access, even in the dark. Separate A and B speaker outputs (stereo left/right) let you listen to the same program across two sets of speakers placed in different parts of the house.

There's no phono input, but the unit's 4 stereo analog audio (left/right RCA) inputs accommodate, for instance, a cassette deck, a VCR, your cable-box outputs, or a DVD player. (Make sure your television has sufficient inputs for the number of video sources whose audio you plan to route through the receiver.) A bass-boost circuit enhances your program's low frequencies for greater musical or cinematic input.

A switched AC outlet lets you plug another device into the receiver, conserving wall sockets and powering up the plugged devices at the same time as the receiver. When the receiver powers on and off, so also will the component plugged into the power outlet, provided you leave its power set to "on." Listening at night? Plug into the receiver's .25-inch headphone jack so you won't wake the family or neighbors.

What's in the Box
Receiver, RM-US185 UniCommander remote control, remote batteries (2 AA), FM wire antenna, AM loop antenna, user's manual, and warranty information.

Features:
  • 2-channel integrated amplifier/receiver with 100 watts per channel
  • Discrete output transistors offer better fidelity than receivers using conventional integrated circuits
  • 20 FM and 10 AM radio station presets; includes universal remote control
  • 1 switched AC power output conserves wall sockets and conveniently powers up an additional component simultaneously
  • Measures 16.9 x 5.2 x 11.9 inches (W x H x D)


Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Great performer for a low cost.
I'm not much of an audiophile.I don't possess the resources to be much of an audiophile.All I needed was a capable stereo receiver to replace my old Pioneer system (purchased in the early 90s) and viola: I am happy.

Setup was a snap, though attaching the speaker wire to the proper outlets is a little difficult, though that's more my own fault for placing the receiver in my stereo/TV stand just off the floor.But, what I got for my small trouble was a nice performing system (hooked ... Read More

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Sony Receiver Is Excellent Value
Needed a new receiver to power a 600 disk CD jukebox for our salon and spa. Excellent response and sound quality delivery.
Delivery of product was also prompt.
An excellent value!

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Sony Tuner
Wanted a reasonably priced receiver, mostly to get speaker-quality sound for sat TV and DVD player.Fills the need well.Pretty easy to set up, easy to use with remote, good sound quality.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Nice basic receiver
Nothing special but above average power for this price range.Comparably priced to large national retailer's but without the hassle of dealing with their lousy in-store service.

Typical Sony quality, a well-made receiver, seems to have ample power with no clipping, controls are fairly easy to use and understand.The only complaint I have is that the volume control requires a lot of spinning to change the volume level, but the remote works better in that regard.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - I agree with J.M.
J.M. is correct.I don't know what anyone else is talking about with low ratings.We have two outside speakers and two indoor.We hooked all of them up and with the A/B switch can listen outside or indoors or both at the same time. The sound is fantastic both in and out.No spot for a sub-woofer but the sound is so superior we don't even miss it.It does have bass boost which makes up for it.
At this price and shipped here in 2 days, FANTASTIC!
Pat in Kingston, New York

 
 
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