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The Sony STR-DA3400ES is the mid-level model of the STR-DAx400ES series, "Elevated Standard" (ES), product line announced in a June 26, 2008 press release by Sony. The DA3400ES replaces the previous generation Sony STR-DA4300ES ($1000) released the year before. It is the step-up model to the Sony STR-DA2400ES ($800) which drop the 2nd zone of video and downgrades to a basic icon interface from the Xross Media Bar.
MSRP $1,000.00
Release date July, 2008
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Features
- 7.1 channel a/v receiver (ES product line)
- 1080p Faroudja DCDi upscaling
- high definition audio decoding (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, dts High Resolution Audio, dts HD-MA)
- Xross media bar interface (similar to what's found on PS3 and PSP)
- power: 100 Watts / channel
- 4 x HDMI inputs
- price: $1000
- 2-zones of a/v
- release date: July 2008
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Sony STR-DA3400ES
• Sony STR-DA3400ES 7.1 Channel AV Receiver
• STR-DA3400ES Receiver
UPC: 027242729858
EAN: 027242729858
MPN: STRDA3400ES
Competitors
Sony STR-DA3400ES is ranked 6th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $1,199.00
Released July, 2008
The Denon AVR-2809CI is one of 10 new 2008/09 av receivers models announced by Denon on May 21st, 2008. The 2809CI replaces the previous-generation AVR-2808CI. The AVR-2809CI is a 7.1 a/v home theatre receiver that features 4 HDMI v1.3a inputs, , a number of audio decoding technologies(Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, etc), and a 32 bit floating...
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Denon AVR-2809CI
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MSRP $849.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- 1080p upscaling
- HD audio decoding
- Audyssey Dynamic Volume
- 4 x HDMI inputs
Cons
- No analog pre-outs
- Audyssey Dynamic Volume control is useless, does not work
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Denon AVR-2309CI
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MSRP $899.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- THX Select2 Plus Certification
- Video upscaling to 1080p over HDMI
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
Cons
- No switched AC outlet
- On-screen menus only output over an HDMI output.
Sony STR-DA3400ES
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Onkyo TX-SR706
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MSRP $949.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- THX Ultra 2 Plus Certified
- powerful yet refined speaker amplification
Cons
- higher distortion than previous models
- lower quality DAC than previously anticipated
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Onkyo TX-SR806
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MSRP $1,399.95
Released September, 2008
Pros
- 8-point automatic calibration
- HD Radio
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
Cons
- No HDMI scaling
- focus on what's important to your needs and don't compare apples to oranges.
- Not much improved over pre-decessor; nor much better features for the price compared to RX-V663
Sony STR-DA3400ES
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Yamaha RX-V1900
MSRP $999.95
Released July, 2009
Pros
- HDMI upconversion to 1080p
- quality Burr-Brown DAC for each channel
- 7.1 analog inputs, 7.2 analog outputs
Cons
- quite expensive
- iPod support is not standard
- nearly 2 pounds lighter than the previous generation
Sony STR-DA3400ES
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Yamaha RX-V1065
Reviews
August 13, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 4 x HDMI inputs
- 1080p upscaling
- HD audio decoding
- Has pre-outs for all channels for external amps
- Xross media bar interface
- 2nd zone of stereo audio
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August 13, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Has pre-outs for all channels for external amps
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April 9, 2009
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September 21, 2009
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Pros
- 4 x HDMI inputs
- 1080p upscaling
- HD audio decoding
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STR, DA, 3400, ES, STRDA, DA3400, 3400ES, STRDA3400, DA3400ES, STRDA3400ES
