Sony STR-DA5800ES2

9.2-channel home theater receiver, Internet-ready

Highlights:

Power and Processing:

• 9-channel amplifier
• 130 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.09% THD, with 2 channels driven
• Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD™ Master Audio decoding, Pro Logic® IIz, and Digital Cinema Sound processing
• analog-to-HDMI video upconversion (up to 1080p)
• Digital Cinema Auto Calibration for accurate and easy automatic speaker setup

Digital Music Options:

• built-in Ethernet hub connects to your broadband home network and has three outlets for additional components
• front-panel USB input for direct digital connection of your iPod®, portable music player or thumb drive
• plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
• DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) certified to ensure optimal compatibility with other network-enabled equipment
• optional streaming services include Pandora® Internet radio, Slacker®, vTuner for free Internet radio stations, and Sony Music Unlimited (registration and subscription may be required)

Multi-room Audio/Video:

• dual-room/dual-source output
  • powered and line-level stereo audio output for 2nd room (using powered 2nd-room output allows 7.2 home theater in main room)
  • dedicated Zone 2 HDMI output
  • only analog audio sources, built-in tuner, or HDMI input sources can be played in the 2nd room

Connections:

• 1080p-compatible HDMI digital video switching (9 in, 3 out)
• HDMI version 1.4a with support for 3D video, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, auto lip-sync, and HDMI-CEC
• Audio Return Channel function receives digital audio signals from a compatible HDTV's tuner via HDMI
• BRAVIA™ Sync for simplified operation with compatible Sony components (HDMI-CEC)
• built-in 4-port Ethernet hub
• component video switching (2 in, 2 out)
• digital audio inputs: 3 optical, 3 coaxial
• five audio/video inputs with composite video, including:
  • 1 front-panel input
  • 4 rear-panel inputs
• 3 audio-only inputs, including a phono input for hooking up a turntable
• 2 sets of main speaker outputs (use of a second set for main output limits the system to 5.2 channels in the main room)
• preamp outputs for 2 powered subwoofers

General Features:

• free Sony remote app lets you use your iPod touch®, iPhone or Android™ device as a Wi-Fi remote
• HDMI standby pass-through allows access to all HDMI connected devices without having to power on the receiver
• advanced on-screen graphical user interface (via HDMI and component video output)
• back surround speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping front left and right speakers
• multibrand remote
• 60 AM/FM presets
• dual rear switched AC outlets for convenient component connection
• 16-15/16"W x 7-1/4"H x 17-15/16"D
• weight: 39.7 lbs.