written by Nasimul on 11/04/2020
I’ve using this amp for around 13 years now still going like new. I was using the wrong omh speakers and did so for a very long time and did the job. But I’ve just recently invested in Cambridge Audio Minx 22 my set up is 6.1.2 and now the sound is really like at the movies feel and even better when you use the pre installed Sony pictures sounds (3 modes) all I can say is it beats Bose. It could have done with a third optical input And not the loudest
written by AgentSmith on 22/05/2014
Have had this system for 8 years, and its still going strong. Fanatastic sound, thumping subby. Sure it has no HDMI, but it will accept straight digital audio with Optical via Toslink ors.pdif) or digital coaxial. I currently have it accepting input from a PS3, and Blurays sound amazing. And there is no audio sync issues, some thing my 60" Pana 60ST60 is known for over HDMI. I now have it paired up with EB Acoustics speakers, and playing back in 2 channel stereo puts a smile on my face. It does get hot if played on high volume so give it plenty of ventilation
written by on 22/10/2010
i've purchase this amplifier, gonna get 4 years now, personally i found it very nice, the only problem is tht the remote is a bit stuborn and freezes, if the amplifier have some power more i wouldn't change it
written by on 21/08/2009
I bought this Sony STR-DE497 5.1 amp second hand, but in perfect condition etc, and it was one of the biggest bargains ever!
Sound quality is spot on; for music it comes very close to the quality of my £1000 Yamaha hifi amp.
I can't reccommend this amp enough, it has enough inputs for most people. The only downside is, being an older amp, it has no HDMI or component, but this isnt really a big problem for me.
Composite video switching - no loss of picture quality or anything...
Overall, this amp is brilliant, and I wouldnt hesitate to reccommend it to anyone! (I use it with a pair of Jamo Studio 110, Tannoy mC Centre, Mordaunt short MS302 rears, and a Yamaha YST Sub)
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Kaystar's Comment
Written on: 11/01/2013
how much would I expect to pay second hand?