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Overall Rating8.4/10 Based on 7 ratings
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3- Sony STR-DB930 Reviews

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    Mark. Rank: Lance Corporal
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    on 20th Feb 2001


    User Rating : 5
    Respect : +5

    Good Points: Lots of Power, Features

    Bad Points: Hiss in every DSP mode

    General comments: I bought a unit last summer, and both it and its replacement (same model) had noticeable hiss in the DSP mode at moderate volumes and even with a digital source. When I used the 5.1 input directly (and had my DVD player do the decoding), it was quiet: therefore, my setup, TV, wiring etc, DVD player, power supply is NOT introducing this noise. There is probably something wrong the DSP chip or shielding. That said, hiss is only noticeable in quiet program sections, and clearly not everybody is sensitive to it, judging by the number of people who claim their particular unit is hiss free. I actually wrote one of these people (who was rather virulent about his unit being dead quiet), told him how to set up the test/what to listen for, and he too admitted there was a hiss. Again, if it doesn't bother you, then great, you've got a full featured unit for a good price, but if a slight hiss does bother you, than you may want to choose something else.
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  • Review by
    james joot.
    on 24th Oct 2000


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : +5

    Excellent clarity, throughout the entire volume scale. Good bass presence without dominating the speech. High power handling and impeccable build quality.
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    | 33 words

  • Review by
    Troy Simpson. Rank: Lance Corporal
    on 2nd Mar 2000


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : +5

    This receiver has a lot of power for the money. Full DD and DTS decoding, too many listening fields, 2 way LCD remote, and more than enough inputs. The remote is for some people hard to get used to, but is quite comprehensive with its features. The receiver is well presented, and I can't think of much other than a raw input selecter, that the amp is lacking.
    Troy Simpson.'s full review
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