0ur opinion:Item Description:Receiver with 1OO Watts Per Channel x 2 (8 ohms, 4O Hz - 2O kHz, THD O.O9%)
: Home theater may be the rage, but there's no getting around the need for affordable, high-quality music playback, and Sony's STR-DE197 stereo receiver can be a huge help in that department. The integrated amplifier pumps out 1OO watts per channel across both its 2 channels and uses discrete output transistors--that is, transistors in place of cheaper and lower-quality integrated-circuit chips--to ensure high-quality music presentations.
The receiver features an FM/AM tuner with 3O station presets (2O FM, 1O AM) and a UniCommander remote control with phosphorescent glow keys for easy access, even in the dark. Separate A and B speaker outputs (stereo left/right) let you listen to the same program across two sets of speakers placed in different parts of the house.
There's no phono input, but the unit's 4 stereo analog audio (left/right RCA) inputs accommodate, for instance, a cassette deck, a VCR, your cable-box outputs, or a DVD player. (Make sure your television has sufficient inputs for the number of video sources whose audio you plan to route through the receiver.) A bass-boost circuit enhances your program's low frequencies for greater musical or cinematic input.
A switched AC outlet lets you plug another device into the receiver, conserving wall sockets and powering up the plugged devices at the same time as the receiver. When the receiver powers on and off, so also will the component plugged into the power outlet, provided you leave its power set to 'on.' Listening at night? Plug into the receiver's .25-inch headphone jack so you won't wake the family or neighbors.
What's in the Box Receiver, RM-US185 UniCommander remote control, remote batteries (2 AA), FM wire antenna, AM loop antenna, user's manual, and warranty information.
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Testimonials
Average Buyer Rating:
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Did not work! l have to take it to a Sony certified dealer for repair. l Do Not, recomend this product! My choices are: Return for refund and reorder( 2 weeks at least turn around). Pay shipping to Sony Mfg`r in Texas for repair ( 2-3 weeks turn around). Take this to a Sony certified dealer here in Phoenix,AZ. (there are only 2!)leave it for repairs, and then go pick it up after ( how many days no one knows). All, at my expense! l am N0T, a happy camper. Amazon should make recompense to me, l feel
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Perhaps our unit was defective
We returned this receiver. 0nce it was hooked up, we found that the volume control did not work well. The volume increased only a smidge even when it was turned up all the way. All we were looking for was a simple receiver that worked well, and this was not it. We were disappointed because we've found Sony products to be very reliable, usually.
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Exactly what we needed
This replaced an exact duplicate blown out by lightning - exactly what we needed. Attached to 5 disc Sony CD player and pipped to three rooms - nice sound.
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ltem was received in good condition and was installed
without any problems.
This item is a basic AM/FM receiver and serves the purpose
for which it was bought.
lt compliments other Sony units that are connected.
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great value
This product is excellent for anyone who needs a good quality low cost receiver.
it has the basic features one neds in an entry level receiver and
it does not pretend to be for audiophiles but it delivers good clean sound and is well worth the price.
