Power, design, features, build quality

None so far

I bought this unit a little over a month ago and I must say Im very satiesfied with my purchase. Im a bit of an enthusiast in the sense that Im very interested in this kinda stuff. But Im also sort of a casual listener. Enough of that.

This is the rest of my equipment:
Sony DVP-S 525
CDP-XB 820
Front speakers JVS
Surround speakers Audiopro
Subwoofer Audio Pro (Active 150W)

I've watched maybe 10 DVD-movies and it sounds great. The power totally blows me of my feet. Its clear and crisp.
I mainly listen to pop and the sound is really nice. I've connected the reciever to my computer as I have tons of mp3 songs. Of course the quality isn't the same as that of a CD but the reciver makes them sound kinda good too.

The remote, well I haven't used it much. I only use it to control volume when I watch DVD-movies. Because of the way it's placed I usually manuever it by hand.

Regarding the hissing I can only hear it when I put my ear next to the speaker. And at normal levels it barely noticable even then. Since my room isn't that big (about 160 sq. feet) I've never gone higher than 4. But that was enough for my radiator to start vibrating and stuff on my book-shelf started making it's way to the egde of it.

When it comes to judging audio-equipment is all a matter of referentialls. Some people might think this unit doesn't cut it, but compared to what? Giving it a rating of one star seems to me like giving a BMW one star with the motivation that it's not a Ferrari!

And btw having visited some "audiophile"-stores I still haven't found any unit who can compete in design. Man, its good lookin!

So if you're looking for a sturdy reciever with lots of power and features at an affordable price. This is the one to get.

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The only weakness is with the Video. I have a TV that only takes Composite (RCA Jacks) Video input. Every thing was workign fine until, I decided to hook up SVideo OUT from my satellite box to the SVideo IN on this Sony reciever. No Picture comes through. I tried teh same experiment to hook the SVideo Output from my DVD to SVideo IN - which maintaining the Composite connection to TV (Video Out). Again no picture.

It is possible that the Reciever outputs the Video on SVideo port when the input is on SVideo. The documentation does not seem to confirm this.

Appreciate any insight from anyone here. My email is murgesh@meer.net. Thanks.

Great Radio reception with RDS-Text. Surround modes are EXCELLENT. Got a secound audio output, LOVE IT

IR Remote doesn't have a learning function

First thing i did was to setup the remote-control for my tv,dvd,md.. and *woof* i dumped 3 remotes ! No more looking for remotes, love it.

I haven't used the 930 much for surround, more music and concert/live music. And i must say, it sounds EXCELLENT when for example listening to Metallica's new cd and putting the receiver in Live Hall or similar. Or when listening to classical music, then i must admit classical music sounds good :o)

The only thing i don't like is the remote. Every time i have to turn on the receiver i have to wait for 3-4 seconds before the remote is ready *ugh*. And it doesn't even know my Nokia dig. sat receiver :/

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Amplifier design, looks ugly

I saw this amp had good reviews. So, stupid old me went out and bought it.
Then, one day i went to my friends house, and he had his denon up over halfway on the dial.
The sound poured out... And the bass sounded weak, and not emphasised as on the sony!
So i listened some more and i then fouind that the bass was a lot more definied...
when i went home i was really disappointed!
The bass on the sony is really bloated! It has no definition, it cant control the woofers!
and, i have exactly the same set up as my friend, minus the amp!
Oh well.. when i get a decent amp, ill try to sell this one - i should do alright as people say its good cos of the reviews.. haha... as the guy below said - a supermarket amp.
When an amp is cheaper - you have to wonder what the skimped on

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good looking, great amplifier design, no distortion, clean 5.1 channel sound, cool remote -especialy once you learn it works. "ORGASMIC" -bass/mid/treble, Better-grade components = better sound.

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*Don't know what the guy below was experiencing..but mine couldn't be more opposite. Sony didn't skimp on anything. You get much more than you pay for.

Results may depend on the quality of your speakers. The bass, mid and treble are all very controllable and tweakable, and provide very crisp bass, mid, and treble. You can accually adjust each speakers' own frequencies. It provides great timber-matching. All you need is good speaker cable and to hook it up right. Anybody who listens to this sucker above halfway needs to get a hearing-aid.

I heard this sucker rip when I was at a local dealer (Ultimate Electronics)in a home theater demo room and decided it was for me. (It even sounds better at my house!!!) It makes my old yamaha speakers sound new, and my new Infinity speakers sound utterly "orgasmic". I'll never buy another movie ticket again!!-just rent DVD's !!!
For the record:
I got the new Infinity Quadrapole rears, Infinity CC3 center, and Infinity BU150 15" bottom firing theater sub.

p.s. Onecall.com has this for $399.00 right now.

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