Plenty of clean power @ ruler flat frequency response!

The subsequent versions of this Model literally can't measure up.

I have read most of the posts below and was particularly interested in the very early ones from July 1999. Some of which claimed that the DB 930 could outperform the DA 555 in a side by side A/B test.

I think that I may have found proof as to how this could be true. On Ecoustics.com there are bench test results from Home Cinema Choice for both of these models. The test they do is called Fidelity Firewall. They measure the the highest output at low distortion that the amp will produce.

DA 555 ES- 76.7 WPC @ .02% THD



DB 930 - 93.2 WPC @ .013% THD
I still cannot explain how or why this is true but these are HCC's bench test results. They also have the figures on the originally European 930's European father the DB 925! If you want a real chuckle check out the 777 model- it performed worse than the 555!

I realize that numbers do not tell the whole story, I've been running my DB 930 for almost two years now and the stats. I quoted above are merely a numerical confirmation of what I had sensed all along. This is an EXTRAordinary piece of equipment!

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STR DE 925

Plenty of clean power @ ruler flat frequency response!

The subsequent versions of this Model literally can't measure up.

I have read most of the posts below and was particularly interested in the very early ones from July 1999. Some of which claimed that the DB 930 could outperform the DA 555 in a side by side A/B test.

I think that I may have found proof as to how this could be true. On Ecoustics.com there are bench test results from Home Cinema Choice for both of these models. The test they do is called Fidelity Firewall. They measure the the highest output at low distortion that the amp will produce.

DA 555 ES- 76.7 WPC @ .02% THD



DB 930 - 93.2 WPC @ .013% THD
I still cannot explain how or why this is true but these are HCC's bench test results. They also have the figures on the originally European 930's European father the DB 925! If you want a real chuckle check out the 777 model- it performed worse than the 555!

I realize that numbers do not tell the whole story, I've been running my DB 930 for almost two years now and the stats. I quoted above are merely a numerical confirmation of what I had sensed all along. This is an EXTRAordinary piece of equipment!

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STR DE 925

The unit looks good and the possibilities are great

Echo when playing sound from the television

I listened to this unit at my kid brother's. We bot have five infinity ouvertures hooked up for ultimate surround pleasure. After switching from the Yamaha that always pleased me I agree that he sound is better both in surround as in normal stereo. The only big drawback (except from the remote) is that if i play the sound of the television over the Sony there is a delay in sound. This results in a very disturbing echo. The only way the go is to turn down the volume on the televsion and only listen to the sony. For me this is not a big problem but I have tried to expalin to my girlfriend what to so many times now I almost want to switch back to the Yamaha to get some peace while watching television.

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Yamaha rv x 595a

I recently replaced my aging Sony STR-D865 unit with this one. What a difference, I've been going through all my old CDs, CD-Rs, and videos just to compare the two units. There is NO comparison however. The unit is brilliant in DD 5.1 playback. This unit & a great DVD player like the Sony DVP-7700 represent a fantastic value. I highly recomend the STR-DB930 to anyone looking for a fantastic receiver with all the current options & connections for a reasonable price.

I just picked this amp up as a replacement to a lowerer end sony. Deep rich sound. Wonderful power. I do notice hiss when I turn the volume way up on a paused cd, dvd etc, but I'm pretty sure its my cabling.
Fantastic amp for the money, It has most of the components of the es series, almost all of the features and I/O's only found on higher priced amps.

A definite choice for mid price range home theater. I'm running Mirage FX6's and a sony550d dvd. I was told by the sales rep only Sony ES dealers can carry this series, so look hard for this amp, is not available everywhere. It is however, worth the search

Tweeter: $599

Now, I got this baby for US$400 delivered, how about that??Man, for those who paid more than US$410, guys, you need to do more research on the web and just keep calling around, OK? :)

Don't email me where I got such a great price, hehe,
but this is really a great receiver, get it now! but DO NOT pay for more than US$410 delivered! Thank you.

Just got the European version of this a couple of weeks ago, to rplace my aging Kenwood KRV-6060 pro-logic receiver and accompany my Toshiba SD-3109 DVD player.I takes a while setting up and this is not for the fainthearted. However, I persevered until I got the sound exactly how I like it. This thing is BRILLIANT!!! If you had any doubts at all about buying one, don't have. Dolby Digital sparkles from all speakers, even though I only have a set of Jamo rear surrounds rated at 25w and no sub.
The other day, I came home from work and the kids were watching the King and I animated DVD (again!) and I was completely bowled over by the sound. My only gripe is that it doesn't have a dedicated LD AC-3 input and so a seperate demodulator is required. I love it, and even my wife has declared it a winner.

10 stars!

What can i say but what a fantastic piece of kit. I got mine from SDB electronics for £400 UKP. Loads of features, great sound, buy one now.

For the person who wanted to know where to get this receiver for a decent price: Try "buyingedge.com". You fill out an online form telling them what brand and model you're looking for, and they come back with quotes from different retailers. I got mine for $414 delivered from Sound City in New Jersey through "buying edge".

Great price for an awesome receiver. The thing is great. The only thing I don't like is the lack of a tape monitor.

I purchased this unit to replace a year-old Sony STR-DE715. The primary purpose of the purchase was to achieve digital inputs for my new Sony 550 DVD player and for S-Video switching. I love the Eagles DTS version of their disc. I also had read numerous reviews about this piece of gear in this and other columns.
My 'out of the box' experience was somewhat confusing as this unit, along with most audio gear, comes with rather poor instruction. I had no problems with system connections, but the the unit and remote setup instructions could be improved.

Now, after 2 days of FM, DVD, CD, and DSS I really cannot believe the improvement in sound and sound management over my not-to-old 715. This is a great receiver for about $500.00 shipped (Onecall). I'm on the fence concerning the remote. It's flashy but I's like to see a better universal remote for all of my Sony products. This should not be after-market either.

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