The new range includes 3 line-ups that fulfill a home theatre’s needs. From the entry level STR-DG520 and the midrange STR-DG720, all the new receivers support 1080p 24fps True Cinema, while the range-topping STR-DG820 brings Full HD audio capability to even more users thanks to its onboard Dolby True HD/dts Master Audio decoders. All three receivers also feature Digital Cinema Auto-Calibration for simple, accurate automatic set-up, Digital Cinema EX processing for more impressive surround effects and Sony’s DM Port for fast hook-up of portable and personal music players, WiFi networks and Bluetooth.

The spec sheet of the STR-DG820 reads:

- High Definition Audio decoding: Dolby True HD, dts Master Audio and eight-channel Linear PCM
- HDMI v1.3 capability: four inputs, one output, with support for 1080p 24fps, Deep Colour/x.v. Colour
- Complete system control via BRAVIA Sync HDMI connection
- Digital Cinema Auto Calibration for fast, simple and accurate automatic set-up
- Digital Media Port connection for portable devices, plus Portable Audio Enhancer
- Enhanced surround modes: Digital Cinema EX, plus Neural-THX Surround
- 7x 100W amplification

STR-DG720

Just below the STR-DG820 range is the STR-DG720. it has a three-in/one-out HDMI repeater with support for 1080/24P video and x.v.Colour, and can accept HD multichannel HD audio as eight-channel Linear PCM. This value for money 7×100W receiver also has Digital Cinema Auto Calibration and BRAVIA Sync to simplify set-up and operation, Cinema Studio EX processing, and can decode Dolby Digital EX and dts-ES soundtracks. Completing the specification is Sony’s Digital Media Port for the connection of external music players.

STR-DG520

The simplest receiver is designed to sell at an affordable price, enabling it to bring an exciting home cinema experience to entry-level buyers. It has a two-in/one out HDMI switcher with 1080/24P pass-through, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration, Cinema Studio EX processing and Sony’s Digital Media Port. It delivers 5×100W.

The STR-DG820, STR-DG720 and STR-DG520 are available from Sony Center stores, retailers and online at the Sony Style shop - www.sonystyle-europe.com.

STR-DG820 key features

-Full HD audio capability: Dolby True HD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding, plus eight-channel Linear PCM
-Four HDMI v1.3 inputs and one output, with 1080/24P pass-through and Deep Colour/x.v.Colour compatibility
-One-button operation of a complete system with BRAVIA Sync
-Fast, accurate set-up with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
-Digital Media Port for connection of iPod, WALKMAN-, WiFi and Bluetooth- audio devices
-More immersive cinema experience with Cinema Studio EX and Neural-THX Surround processing

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