First post here but this seems to be a good deal. This line of Sony receivers have been very well regarded over the past few years, but as with anything in audio - your ears may vary.
Delivery + $18
Pickup free
I assume you can use the discount cards in https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/205084 to save mo dollars.
Good to know, but for someone like me who probably won't be able to afford it for awhile it doesn't really matter.
Why is he being negged? I'm one of the people looking for an atmos receiver and he saved me time searching…
Cheers
No idea. I agree with you, he provided more info.
Good price for local stock. Good reviews. I was actually looking to purchase this unit but decided a pioneer was better value.
As thelastnoob said, there's no Atmos support, but that's pretty useless for most people anyhow. Unless you're willing to change your whole speaker setup to include top firing speakers.
Review for anyone that's interested:
http://www.whathifi.com/sony/str-dn1060/review
I'm in the market for this for a new home and this might be just what I'm after. It mentions streaming from iTunes. Would or be able to do they same from Spotify on a mobile?
I know about 'Spotify connect'. Is that something that is required or more just marketing (like how headphones say 'compatible with Skype' when all headphones pretty much are)?
Thanks
Should have AirPlay and Spotify like its predecessor STDRN1050
As someone who isn't too familiar with the AV receiver market, how fast do these things drop in price?
Moving into new home towards end of year. Wondering if I should buy now and store it, or just buy end of year. This model has everything I am looking for.
I think it is less about dropping in price and more about new models with extra features being released for the same price. If you don't need it until the end of the year, I would hold off. If you have a burning desire to spend some money on Hi-Fi gear then I would look at some (quality) speakers instead as they tend to hold their value a lot better and will last at least 15-20 years if you look after them
Likewise, I am moving into a new home at the end of the year, and really want a nice AV setup. I was willing to wait, but saw this receiver popped up for $650: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/tv-home-entertainment/all-tv--home…
It has been that low at least twice in the last 6 months.
These aren't like phones where they are obsolete 12 months after release and half the price, they seem to be full price for ages, then suddenly 30-50% off, then back up to full price for ages again.
@sb944 where did you see that model for $650?
You can get it from Amazon.it for around $725 delivered …
http://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B00X5WKYWO?psc=1&redirect=tr…
But be aware with warranty and not sure if you can easily replace the cable to the Australian plug or need an adapter.
Also the next model up is still available. Unfortunately the EURO got a bit stronger since then …
See discussion here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/221387
I got it on this sale at JB 2 months ago:
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/223060
Then saw it on sale for the same price a few weeks later, so patience may pay off if you don't mind Onkyo vs Sony.
A noob question, what does AV Receiver do? Why do we need one?
Can't we just plug output into speakers?
Disclaimer: I am an amateur when it comes to audio and while this makes sense to me, it might actually be a load of rubbish
The vast majority of Hi-Fi speakers are passive and need to be powered by an amplifier so…Sound source > Amplifier > Speakers/headphones
Taking it a step further, a receiver has the ability to take a number of different input sources at once (CD player, DVD player, Game console, HTPC, Foxtel) and can output each one to a single destination (usually a TV). It also has a built in amplifier so the sound from each can be run through the speakers. In my situation, I have a TV mounted on my wall with speakers on either side, and a single HDMI-Cat5e-IR repeater cable running to my basement where my HTPC, PS3 and Chromecast are all plugged into my receiver. My receiver is smart enough to switch inputs whenever something starts playing (for example when I turn on my PS3 the receiver turns on and that triggers the TV to turn on as well). Some (usually more expensive) units have bluetooth, spotify, airplay etc but I prefer to run most of that stuff through my HTPC or Chromecast.
I can't explain why different units have better or worse sound quality, and my unit was only $350ish a few years ago so certainly not top-of-the-line. Hope this helps!
Multiple devices in and out - all controlled via the AV receiver and / or its remote / universal remote (for HDMI devices). HiFi quality sound. Surround sound. Current models like this have wifi, bluetooth and ethernet networking capability. I bought this model about 6 months ago. It is the first AV Receiver with Google Cast - ie built-in music streaming / control functionality from Android devices / Google Play Music. Much better than bluetooth. Like the chromecast it hands off streaming directly from internet to the AV receiver. ie You control with your phone but music streams directly from internet to the receiver - not via the phone. ie Much higher bitrate/ quality sound - and it doesn't cut off when you move away from the device like bluetooth does. I've even left the house with my phone - and the music continues playing. The only surprise I've had was that it doesn't convert component in to HDMI out. This model takes component in (which the 860 model doesn't) but it outputs component out, not HDMI. Not really a big deal - just for the kids Wii - but they don't really use it anyway - and component is fine for that.
Also, as you get above basic models, there are more advanced Movie speaker setups like Atmos. Also dual zone. As an example, we can listen to the radio on outside speakers, while someone is watching a movie inside using the sub/inside speakers. Suitably powered outputs for big speakers, and a lot of speakers setup, most of these will do 7.2. Tonnes of little things like equaliser, upscaling video inputs, internet radio stations, etc.
Thanks.
I decided I won't need a receiver, can't see it being worth the cost of around $400-$800.
No Dolby Atmos