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Sony STR-DA7100ES

Sony STR-DA7100ES
alaScore 80

18 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of Sony STR-DA7100ES. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony STR-DA7100ES is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony STR-DA7100ES

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Sony STR-DA7100ES from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

43% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Performance

 

Sony STR-DA7100ES (silver)

High-end 7.1-channel A/V receiver; 170 watts per channel; High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) switching; converts composite-, component-, and S-Video sources to HDMI; iLink single-cable connection for Sony SACD players; three-zone multiroom...

Awkward setup logistics may test the patience of even experienced home-theater fans; only two component-video inputs.

The company's top A/V receiver, the Sony STR-DA7100ES has a lot to live up to, and it delivers with first-class style, features, and performance.

Oct, 2005

Expert review by : Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

Sony STR-DA7100ES Receiver Review

 

The Sony STR-DA7100ES Receiver has plenty of power and enough features to keep most people satisfied. Overall the STR-DA7100ES is a nice receiver - in terms of its build quality, looks, and abilities.

Phase Audio/Noise’ functions in Setup menu ; Upconversion of all inputs to HDMI ; Nice aesthetics ; Zone 2/3 remote control included

Potential HDMI upconversion issues with 480i input ; HDMI switching limited to 1080i ; Unintuitive menu system & remote control ; No on-the-fly channel trims ; Remote lacks some basic features ; Confusing digital assignment of coax/optical inputs ;...

Jan, 2006

Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)

Sony STR-DA7100ES

 

The incredibly versatile Sony STR-DA7100ES receiver should make the shortlist for big-spending, HDMI-conscious A/V connoisseurs.

High-end 7.1-channel A/V receiver ; 170 watts per channel ; High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) switching ; Converts composite-, component-, and S-Video sources to HDMI ; iLink single-cable connection for Sony SACD players ; Three-zone...

Awkward setup logistics may test the patience of even experienced home-theatre fans ; Only two component-video inputs

We hooked the DA71000ES to a variety of gear to test its HDMI upconversion, and for the most part, it worked as advertised. The video quality of standard-def sources did not improve appreciably, and HDTV sources did not seem to suffer at all from the...

Oct, 2005

Expert review by : Chris Martens (avguide.com)

Sony STR-DA7100ES Audio/Video Receiver

 

Ayear ago I reviewed Sony's flagship STR-DA9000ES Digital Drive A/V receiver for The Perfect Vision (issue 57), and it would be an understatement to say that it left a favorable impression. The big DA9000ES was built like a Rolex, offered substantial...

Sep, 2008

Expert review by : Lawrence E. Ullman (hometheater.com)

Sony STR-DA7100ES AV Receiver

 

Internally, the chassis has a conventional layout, with individual, interconnected circuit boards rather than a computer-style motherboard and expansion-card architecture such as that found on the Sherwood Newcastle R-965 ($1999.95). The chassis is...

Oct, 2005

Expert review by : Lawrence E. Ullman (soundandvision.com)

Sony STR-DA7100ES AV Receiver

 

Sony's new, $2000 STR-DA7100ES AV receiver carries forward the shiny silver hewn-from-solid-block look of previous ES-series receivers, such as the STR-DA9000ES ($4500) recently reviewed by TJN. Although the front panel looks like solid aluminum, it is...

Oct, 2005

Expert review by : Lawrence E. Ullman (ultimateavmag.com)

Sony STR-DA7100ES AV Receiver

 

Unlike most digital amps, which use switching power supplies, the Sony's seven amp channels draw on a conventional power supply backed by a large transformer. In order to drive the S-Master Pro amps, all input signals (analog or digital) must...

HDMI and component-video switching/processing

HDMI upconversion feature accommodates only 480i component-video signals

Oct, 2005

Expert review by : Andrew Robinson (avrev.com)

Sony STR-DA7100ES Receiver

 

Introduction When you think of consumer electronics, one of the first names that comes to mind is Sony, and rightfully so, as Sony remains a formidable leader in CE technology. Under the Sony moniker, there are several offshoots, such as their new...

Jan, 2001

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