Sony STR-DA7100ES AV-receiver
We start from a distance, with small things. For Custom Install and work in multi-zone mode STR-DA7100ES has a gentlemanly set of inputs, outputs, and not only that - the set includes a second remote control. Selector comprehensive capabilities: one of the ten sources can be Turntables (corrector), and five - AV. Switching is provided with all modern digital protocols: as on the Universal HDMI, and on i.Link to transmit multi-channel audio with maximum resolution and jitter-free (the latter is responsible for buffer HATS). In the setting takes into account not only the type, number and distance of the speakers (with an accuracy of 1 cm!), But also their location relative to the listener in height. "Bass Manager" runs from 40 to 200 Hz (in steps of 10 Hz), and has the function of phase correction to the subwoofer. Control response by using the three-band "parametric tone" (adjustable frequency median strip) - the idea is simple but flexible and efficient. Receiver and perform as upscale video DAC - for converting received signals via HDMI to component analog video meets 12-bit 216-MHz converter technology Noise Shape Video. More recently, for the receiver to the described features would put five thousand, no less. But that's not all.
STR-DA7100ES features proprietary pulse amplifier S-Master Pro. And do not confuse that with the stated channel power unit consumes 170 watts on the passport of all 250 The fact that the amplifier systems with an efficiency greater than 80 - 85% of the maximum power point does not make sense - lead "model", which this case is not much different from the minimum. But if necessary, the power supply system (and from it can be seen) can "digest" and kilowatt power.
At the time, we were very surprised with Sony's flagship multi-channel S-Master Pro. This unit took over from him the best features: unmatched dynamics, precise control of the bass, "graphically" soundstage and perfect clarity of reproduction at levels close to the loudness of real musical instruments. Novelty handled carefully and intricate detail, realistically reproduces the reverberation of a concert hall. However, there is a "but". When listening to the below average sound volume can not be defined as "beautiful" in the high register. In sound there is any minor and unusual coloring by ear, which requires the listener only one thing - getting used to (we can not ascertain any serious audio flaws, the more that the color did not manifested, for example when listening to SA-CD). For STR-DA7100ES is preferable to connect digitally. On analog playback, oddly enough, slightly roughened.
