Sony STRDE197 Stereo Receiver

Sony STRDE197 Stereo Receiver

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Brand: Sony
Category: CE


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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 49 reviews
Sales Rank: 22141

Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15.4
Dimensions (in): 200.8 x 145.7 x 88.6
Warranty: Unknown

MPN: STR-DE197
Model: STR-DE197
UPC: 027242644250
EAN: 5353452416024
ASIN: B00022RV9E


Features:

  • 2-channel integrated amplifier/receiver with 100 watts per channel
  • Discrete output transistors offer better fidelity than receivers using conventional integrated circuits
  • 20 FM and 10 AM radio station presets; includes universal remote control
  • 1 switched AC power output conserves wall sockets and conveniently powers up an additional component simultaneously
  • Measures 16.9 x 5.2 x 11.9 inches (W x H x D)

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
  • 100 Watts Per Channel x 2 (8 ohms, 40 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
  • Frequency synthesis AM/FM Tuning with 30 presets
  • 5 Function Input Selector
  • A or B Switch/A and B Switch
  • A/V UniCommander Remote Control with Phosphorescent Glow Keys
  • 8 ohm Rated Amplifier
  • Circuit Device : Discrete
  • 2 Analog Audio Line Inputs/1 Analog Line Outputs
  • 2 Analog Audio Line Inputs (Video 1&2)/1 Analog Line Output (Video 1)
  • 1/4" Headphone jack Output
  • Push Type Speaker Terminals for Front A and Front B
  • Discrete Output Transistors
  • 30 Station presets
  • Preprogrammed Remote Control
  • 1 Switched Outlet 120W/1A Max
  • Input Sensitivity/Impedance : Line Inputs: 250mV/50 kOhm
  • Freq. Response : 20 Hz - 50kHz +0/-0.5dB (w/BASS BOOST bypassed)
  • Record Out Level/Impedance : 250 mV/10 kOhm
  • Weight: 15.43 lbs.
  • Dimensions: 16.93" x 5.22" x 11.89"


  • Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A great 2-channel receiver for the price.   July 9, 2007
    Kate Stokes (Atlanta, GA)
    49 out of 51 found this review helpful

    Gosh, I just don't even know what to say about some of the other reviews. (the negative ones) In short, they are wrong. If you have audiophile tastes, I'm sure this won't measure up. It seems like many people were expecting this to sound like an $1,000.00 amp. It may not sound like that, but it does, however, sound as good as amps 3 times it's price. I have owned many amps over the years, and this one works great in every way. For 95% of the consumers out there, this has plenty of power. If you have specific needs for more wattage, then buy an amp with more wattage for Pete's sake! If you have specific needs for audiophile quality output, then buy another amp for Pete's sake! This amp is made for the every day radio/music listener. it isn't made for people with specific audio needs. Don't listen to the bad reviews on this, seriously. They are written by people who should have known better than to buy this in the first place. They are written by BMW drivers who bought a Toyota and want to complain that it doesn't have BMW performance.


    5 out of 5 stars Just What the Doctor Ordered   July 20, 2004
    J. Michael (Kentucky Bluegrass)
    90 out of 98 found this review helpful

    If you're looking for an economical FM/AM receiver, with plenty of power to rattle the windows and a straightforward operating approach, look no further. The Sony STRDE197 not only deleivers crisp, clean reception, ease of tuning and the ability to connect audio components such as a CD player and MD/tape deck, it does it with a minimum of fuss.

    My 13 year old JVC receiver recently gave up the ghost, I didn't want to replace it with another receiver full of features that I seldom used and sometimes didn't fully understand. I already had a separate surround sound set-up and was looking for something that would allow me to listen to music via FM radio and CDs and with power enough to run two sets of speakers. I found that and more in this Sony product. Even the operating instructions are easy to follow. Imagine!



    5 out of 5 stars Use your head   May 17, 2006
    D. E. Brown (USA)
    32 out of 35 found this review helpful

    Some of the complaints concerning this item are valid, but it is clear to me that others did not do their research!

    Check the resistance of your speakers. This amp is designed to operate at 8 ohms. 100 watts of power is only 100 watts of power with the right speaker set. and by the way... you must times the watts by ten to raise the volume 10 dBs, so the difference in volume from 35 watts to 100 watts is only a few dBs.

    And don't run your speakers in parallel (through the same inputs), this will cause too much current to run through your speakers and overload the amp.



    5 out of 5 stars Sony STRDE197-stereo receiver   November 5, 2006
    M. Harnik (NY)
    14 out of 14 found this review helpful

    An overall excellent value for the price. Sony well styled and considering that most receivers are now multi-channel this is a straight forward two channel receiver best for those of us having one left and one right ear. Excellent choice for den or summer home -not intended for a multichannel, multi switching audio video receiver control center.


    5 out of 5 stars perfect receiver   November 14, 2005
    10 out of 10 found this review helpful

    this receiver is great, the reveiws made me a little skeptic on the quality of the product. One think i do note however is that you need to turn it up pretty far to get good volume out of it, but besides that it great, nice remote, and I had no problem reading labels on the unit of anything

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