Price range: £349.99
What is it: Stylish 7.1 AV receiver
What we think: This Sony ticks all the boxes unless you're holding out for high-definition audio
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 March 2008
Tags: sony, film, point, budget
We like:
Stylish design; extremely accurate automatic calibration; video up-conversion; outstanding all-round performance
We don't like:
No integrated HD audio decoding
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Sony's STR-DA1200ES sits alongside the very best AV receivers at this price for design, features and performance. It's only because of the absent integrated HD audio decoding that loses it points
Sony STR-DA1200ES History
28 Mar 2008 in Reviews
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