8.4 out of 10

Sony STR-DA1200ES

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    9.0 9.0 from 14 reviewers
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    8.9 8.9 from 4 reviewers
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  • video up conversion, extremely accurate automatic calibration, outstanding all round performance, cracking build and ergonomics, stylish design
  • not progressive, it s big, phoned sony

The Sony STR DA 1200ES Channel Receiver is one of the audio products manufactured by Sony to produce the ultimate home theater audio experience.

Features

The Sony STR DA 1200ES Channel Receiver makes use of a sound surround audio output. It has built in Decoders which include a DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS 96/24, DTS Discrete 6.1, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS ES Matrix, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. For its remote control, it is quite flexible, being able to be controlled by even a …

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The Sony STR DA 1200ES Channel Receiver is one of the audio products manufactured by Sony to produce the ultimate home theater audio experience.

Features

The Sony STR DA 1200ES Channel Receiver makes use of a sound surround audio output. It has built in Decoders which include a DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS 96/24, DTS Discrete 6.1, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS ES Matrix, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. For its remote control, it is quite flexible, being able to be controlled by even a universal remote. It has an input and output for digital optical as well as an input for digital coaxial but none for audio input. It also has a jack for the headphones. It makes use of digital technology for its tuning and it supports a couple of radio bands namely AM band and FM band. Its dimensions are at 16.9 inches wide, 16.9 inches deep, and 6.9 inches high, with a weight of 33.1 pounds.

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  1. 03 November 2008

    The STR-DA1200ES was our default choice at this price for an age, but then the exceptional Onkyo TX-SR605 arrived in our listening rooms at almost exactly the same time as a suggestion that the STR-DA1200ES was no more. Despite the arrival of the similarly-priced Sony STR-DG910, though (see separate review), the STR-DA1200ES remains on the market for a while yet. It’s still an excellent receiver. Its construction, ergonomics and superb auto-set-up all suggest a bigger... Read more

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