In 07 I did UP-grade my old 5.1 system to get to the newer level of quality in sound, images, compatibility, connectivity and entertainment. I did start with a 60" 1080p Sony screen, then add a PS3 (for game, DVD, blue-ray, and HDMI). Well my old Technics db-pro receiver did need to get replace to keep-up with the new standart. I didn't have allot more to spend... I did shop for the best for my new set-up without having to spend too many hundreds... I find this receiver for 600$ +free shipping. Back then that was cheap.
What a discovery, not only it's design for the PS3 and my Bravia TV but finally I find an amp with on screen controls, a system intuitive, where my wife can use it and without a dozen of remote controls, and also have a book to know how to switch the component the right way to watch the TV, a DVD or play music. The HDMI, what an improvement, its blow away old multi wires system. With just 4 HDMI wires and power cord now I have the ps3, a HDMI PC the receiver (with tuner, XM, i-pod) and the TV. Noting is missing. I did throw away the VCRs, tape deck, CD player, bobbin deck, turn table even the equalizer... Why, because I finally accept the digital and who want-it? I finally got fed-up with the static, back ground noise, bad wires, bad connection, hummmmm, and should I tell you about the differences from VCR and DVD, digital and analogical... I hope not. I couldn't watch a VCR or listened tapes and vinyl disk anymore. It a shame because I paid way too much back then, when it was the thing to have.
This is what I can call an entertainments center. With the WII, PS3 and the PC/Wi-Fi internet, it's a paradise. No wonder why I can't get my sun off the screen... He is 18 and never goes out. There way too much fun in front of the screen. Thank Sony now I have a geek as a sun ;-)
What I want to bring to your attention after all is: Do some research look at all you can do with this receiver, match it with a good monitor add the others amps for and extra kick on the subs and I guaranty you, you will be impress. Oh ya, I know the new DG1200 with internet radio directly on it and much more but for now I'm happy and I have to finish paying for it... I believe this receiver is cheap and incredible, if you look at how easy to use-it, the versality, the quality and technology, to me it's unbelievable. No you can't compare it to hyper fancy and expensive sound system but to me it's allot more fun and it's either shake me in front of a good movie, captive me with a game, help me to explore new music on the internet, chat, create music, shop at Amazon or just play an old CD. I know I can also lurn English on it too but I'm to bussy having fun...
Go to Sony, read and see the capacity. Be careful, you may have to get a new TV, a PS3, a new set of speakers add more amps with direct sub and some "Buttkicker" under the sofa. Then you will save money because, you to, will not want to go out, you will have too much entertainment at home... Any way you won't have money to go out anyway, so there.Get more detail about
Sony STR-DG1000 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver.
