Sony Tuesday announced the upcoming release of three different Elevated Standard AV receivers, as well as a new Blu-ray Disc player, all of which are 3D-ready and aimed at the specialty AV channel.
The receivers are the STR-DA5600ES, STRA-DA4600ES, and STR-DA3600ES, and will be available in August and September at approximate prices of $2,000, $1,100 and $800. The Blu-ray player, model number BDP-S1700ES, will arrive next month at around $400.
The models feature Sony’s Digital Media Port for simple connection to an iPod and other digital music players, and are both XM and Sirius ready.
Full Custom Control
Sony’s 2010 ES AV receivers feature IR input jacks and two-way serial control. They also offer control over IP which allows installers to easily integrate the receivers into the leading home automation systems including Control4, Crestron, AMX, Savant, Ultimate Remote Control, RTI, and others. Sony has worked closely with leading control companies and is a Control4 Certified Partner, an AMX Device Discovery Partner, Crestron Integration Partner, and a Savant Excellence in Audio and Video Partner.
The new models offer 3D pass-through and flexible multi-room features. They can connect to a home broadband network through an Ethernet port offering easy access to digital photos, music and videos from Digital Life Network Alliance (DLNA) sources. They also function as an Ethernet hub featuring four ports that connect other network devices.
Additionally, the Ethernet connection provides access to both Shoutcast Internet Radio and Rhapsody Music Service, and offers easy access to firmware upgrades via the Internet. The STR-DA5600ES model also functions as a DLNA Live Audio Server that can stream music to other DLNA clients.
ES Quality
All Sony ES products are supported by a five-year limited manufacturer warranty, a ninety-day advanced exchange program (2-3 day expedited replacement unit), and a dedicated installer support line to San Diego-based CEDIA trained product experts.
The models will be available through authorized Sony ES dealers and custom installers across the country. For further information on the products, please visit www.sony.com/es.
Model Specifications
STR-DA5600ES 7.1 Channel Network Multi-room AV Receiver
Available in September for about $2,000
130 watt x7 @ 8-ohms, 1kHz, .09% THD
DCAC EX Speaker Auto-Calibration with Speaker Relocation (distance and degree) and Automatic Phase Matching (APM)
3D pass-through
Integrated four port Ethernet switch
Second zone CAT5e output
DLNA Client and Live Audio Server
iPhone/iPod Touch remote control application
Quick Click feature for multi-room source control (with iPhone/iPod touch app)
On-screen graphical user interface with overlay (main and second zones)
H.A.T.S. clock synchronization for HDMI and DSD
Standby pass-through of audio and video via HDMI
Control system integration via control over IP, RS232 or IR
PC set up manager
Audio Return Channel for TV audio over a single HDMI cable
Shoutcast Internet Radio and Rhapsody Music Service
Dolby TrueHD and dts HD Enhanced audio codecs
STR-DA4600ES 7.1 Channel Network Multi-room AV Receiver
Available in August for about $1,500
120 watt x7 @ 8-ohms, 1kHz, .09% THD
3D pass-through
Integrated four port Ethernet switch
Second zone CAT5e output
DLNA Client
iPhone/iPod Touch remote control application
Quick Click feature for multi-room source control (with iPhone/iPod touch app)
On-screen graphical user interface with overlay (main and second zones)
Standby pass-through of audio and video via HDMI
Control system integration via control over IP, RS232 or IR
PC set up manager
Audio Return Channel for TV audio over a single HDMI cable
Shoutcast Internet Radio and Rhapsody Music Service
Dolby TrueHD and dts HD Enhanced audio codecs
STR-DA3600ES 7.1 Channel Network Multi-room AV Receiver
Available in August for about $1,100
100 watt x7 @ 8-ohms, 1kHz, .09% THD
3D pass-through
Integrated four port Ethernet switch
DLNA Client
iPhone/iPod Touch remote control application
Quick Click feature for multi-room source control (with iPhone/iPod touch app)
On-screen graphical user interface with overlay (main and second zones)
Standby pass-through of audio and video via HDMI connected devices
Control system integration via control over IP, RS232 or IR
PC set up manager
Audio Return Channel for TV audio over a single HDMI cable
Shoutcast Internet Radio and Rhapsody Music Service
Dolby TrueHD and dts HD Enhanced audio codecs
STR-DN2010 7.1 Channel Network AV Receiver
Available in August for about $800
110 watt x7 @ 8-ohms, 1kHz, 1% THD
3D pass-through
Integrated four port Ethernet switch
DLNA Client
iPhone/iPod touch remote control app
On-screen graphical user interface
Wireless second zone audio (S-AIR multi-room capability)
Standby pass-through of audio and video via HDMI connected devices
Audio Return Channel for TV audio over a single HDMI cable
Shoutcast Internet Radio and Rhapsody Music Service
Dolby TrueHD and dts HD Enhanced audio codecs
BDP-S1700ES Blu-ray 3D Player
Available in August for $400
Full HD 1080p single-disc Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD, SA-CD player
Blu-ray 3D capable
BRAVIA Internet Video and Sony’s Qriocity
IR input jack on rear panel for easy control system integration
Built-in Wi-Fi Wireless (802.11n) with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
BD Remote (iPhone/iPod touch and Android remote control -“ free app.)
Photo/music/video playback via USB and DLNA
DVD upscaling to 1080p with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding
Built-in 1GB Memory
