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Sony STR-DE598 A/V receiver

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Sony STR-DE598 A/V receiver

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Date Published: 1/8/08

While it may come with a budget price, the Sony STR-DE598 is anything but a bargain-basement home theater receiver.

With a six-channel amplifier producing 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms, as well as a pre-amp output for a powered subwoofer, the STR-DE598 is certainly no lightweight audio/video receiver. This model has built-in processing for Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx, in addition to the usual 5.1 formats.

Just some of the advanced features on the STR-DE598's include component video switching, with two component inputs and one component output. There is an analog 5.1 connection for the output from SACD and DVD-Audio content. The STR-DE598 has four A/V inputs, including one conveniently located on the front panel, but there is no dedicated phono input.

A second set of main speaker outputs lets one set of speakers be dedicated to a home theater system and another reserved for stereo music. There are presets for 30 AM and FM stations.

Don't just pay attention to the bargain price, because the Sony STR-DE598 is a very good home theater receiver.

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2 years


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Width

17 in.

Height

6-1/5 in.

Depth

12-1/5 in.

Weight

17.6 lbs.

Nbr. of AM/FM presets

30 total

Remote control

yes

Watts per channel

90 watts X6

Dolby Digital sound

yes

DVI/HDMI interface

no

Nbr. of channels

6 plus subwoofer pre-amp

DTS sound

yes

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The foundation of any Home-theater is a good audio/video Surround receiver. This A/V receiver features the latest in Home Theater technology. Your DVD video will look superb using one of the two high-quality Component video inputs. You're also covered on your audio with decoding support for the 2 mo...

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	Receiver Buying Guide
	How Speakers Work
	How Surround Sound Works
	How Home Theater Works

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