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The Sony STR-DG920 is a 7.1 channel receiver released in June 2008 for $699 that supercedes the STR-DG910 released in April 2007 for $599. The 920 offers several key upgrades to the 910 including 1) a fourth HDMI input, 2) analog video upscaling to 1080p, 3) Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA audio decoding, 4) upgrade to the HDMI 1.3 standard, 5) a second zone of audio, and 6) a small increase in audio power to 110 Watts / channel up from 100 in its predecessor. The STR-DG920 support 1080p video signals with a pass-through, and will upscale analog video sources (composite and component) to its HDMI output at 1080p. The step-down model Sony STR-DG820 is $200 cheaper at $400 but won't upscale or transcode to HDMI.

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1080p video pass-through support
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Transcodes analog video sources to HDMI
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Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA audio formats
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4 HDMI 1.3a inputs
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Slightly more power than predecessor and competitors
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Good price for the feature-set
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Screw binding post speaker terminals
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All speaker terminals are binding post (including 2nd zone)
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Phono-pre amp input (yes, this has become a rare feature)
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Second audio zone
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Any pre amp outputs
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Does not appear to have a switched AC outlet (for active subwoofer)
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No s-video inputs
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$100 more expensive than 910
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Features

  • 7.1 channel receiver with full-support for latest Blu-ray standards
  • 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs / 1 x HDMI 1.3a output
  • 110 Watts / channel
  • 1080p pass-through support
  • upsacles analog video sources to 1080p HDMI (composite, S-Video, component)
  • decodes high-defintion digital audio formats (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA)
  • second zone of audio (A/B switch)
  • price: $599
  • release date: June 2008

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3 comments about Sony STR DG 920

1.  avatar Erik  Mar 13, 2008 6:44pm

Wow. In researching the DG-910 I came across the 920. It may be the first receiver that challenges the most-loved Onkyo TX-SR605. Pound for pound, it may just beat the good ole 605 when it comes out in June.
2.  avatar cdonner  May 12, 2008 10:21pm

Unfortunately, Sony has not published the stand-by power requirements for any of the x20 models on their site, but the 910 beat the Onkyo's hands-down in at least the discipline of intelligent use of energy. The 920 should be in the low single-digit Watt range as well.
3.  avatar steviebeef  Jun 04, 2008 10:01pm

Say what you want about Sony, they are clever in their vertical integration of products. I bought the 920 to pair to my newly purchased 52" Bravia LCD with Bravia sync, and wouldn't you know it but my 10 year old Sony CD Jukebox with Sony link is compatible. Nuts ! I have a 2000 Vaio which I am authoring this E on and same thing, a port for everything including stuff that never made it out of a marketers dream.

I can control the LCD, 920, Blue Ray, Cd Jukebox,Sirius, DVD, and if wanted VHS on 1 remote. Outragious.

The 920's only drawbacks is understanding all the features and for me, no S-Video output. BTW I wired using 10 gauge, should have used 12, terminals too small and bananas don't handle that diameter. My mistake.

FYI-- Male 54 y.o. tech "semi savvy" , cost not an issue, value is.
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    Key Features:

    Audio Inputs Digital Optical, Digital Coaxial, HDMI
    Manufacturer Sony
    Number of Channels 7.1
    Price $599.00
    Product Line STR-DGx20
    Release Date Jun. 1, 2008
    Video Inputs Composite, S-Video, Component, HDMI
    Watts per Channel 110 W

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    Created: 03/13/2008 - 18:12
    Modified: 07/10/2008 - 0:32
    Model # variations:

    STR, DG, 920, STRDG, DG920, STRDG920