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Sony STR-DN1060 7.2 Channel High Resolution Audio Home Cinema AV Receiver - £349/$564 Shipped from Amazon.co.uk - AU RRP $1299

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Sony STR-DN1060 7.2 Channel High Resolution Audio Home Cinema AV Receiver - £349/$564 Shipped from Amazon.co.uk - AU RRP $1299
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[Deactivated] on 09/11/2016 - 13:30 amazon.co.uk (347 clicks)
Last edited 09/11/2016 - 13:33

This is the benchmark that other receivers are judged against. Sony release new models each year and the 1070 is now available however it has no additional features over the 1060, seeming to be a new label only. 1070 is $1399 at JB Hi-fi. Neither model have Dolby Atmos.

Item is £349 INC. Solely by coincidence the shipping is the same as the VAT so you end up with the same price shipped.

Items: GBP 290.83
Postage & Packing: GBP 58.46
Total before VAT: GBP 349.29
VAT: GBP 0.00
Order Total: GBP 349.29

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  • SirFlibbled on 09/11/2016 - 13:51

    I bought this recently @JB for about $790. Good machine although my Harmony remote doesn't seem to work with it half the time.

    • magalini on 09/11/2016 - 14:44

      My Harmony seems to work ok. Happy to share config experience if you need it.

      • SirFlibbled on 09/11/2016 - 14:49

        It's just weird. Sometimes the volume control, for example, works. Other times it doesn't.

        although my main problem (which admittedly I haven't put much thought into) is when I turn on my system with the Xbox 1 (plugged into GAME) the receiver automatically changes to 'TV' and I have to manually switch it back to GAME so I can hear the sound.

        • m13 on 09/11/2016 - 17:15
          +4

          Turn off all instances of HDMI-CEC or similar HDMI "Link" options, as these conflict with the remote and get it all confused.

        • magalini on 13/11/2016 - 16:53

          @m13:

          This. HDMI-CEC isn't useful when you're trying to control everything with the Harmony.

          I've also had to take my Xbox out of its Instant On mode. I'm pretty sure that mode uses HDMI-CEC whether you've told it to or not.

  • scuderiarmani on 09/11/2016 - 14:01
    +5

    This is the benchmark that other receivers are judged against.

    Whose opinion is that?

    • stumo on 09/11/2016 - 14:14

      If anything, it would be Sony ES receivers. But after having a terrible experience with Sony design and warranty on the last ES receiver I bought, never again.

    • ItsMeAgro on 09/11/2016 - 14:25
      +1

      From what I've read, Sony is the brand to beat these days in that segment of the AV reciever market, with very good sound quality.

      Here's one of the most reputable reviewers:

      http://www.whathifi.com/sony/str-dn1060/review

      Looks like this model loses a star for not having Atmos or perfectly future-proof 4K support (only one HDCP 2.2 input) but the sound quality is still very very strong for this price.

      • scuderiarmani on 09/11/2016 - 14:29

        Obviously hasn't tried any other brand, or is a paid stooge. Sony isn't bad, but to suggest it's the best brand in any bracket is absolutely laughable.

        Marantz, Yamaha, Denon would be but a few in that bracket that would warrant a mention.

        • Diji1 on 09/11/2016 - 15:05
          +3

          Yeah totally, a years long member sleeper agent has just been activated by Sony marketing agents and now he/she has dealt the decisive move: a sentence explaining that Sony is the best!

          Totes.

        • [Deactivated] on 09/11/2016 - 15:07
          +1

          I don't mean to embarrass you but I don't think you understand what benchmark means. No one said it's the "best brand in any bracket".

          The benchmark small car would be a Golf or some might even say a Corolla, that doesn't mean they're better than an Audi or Mercedes.

        • scuderiarmani on 09/11/2016 - 15:17

          @LoopyLou:

          May wanna read properly. He said Sony is the brand to beat. Do you seriously believe that?

    • odysseus on 09/11/2016 - 20:40
      +1

      Given they ditched their AM aerial connector on the previous model and this one, their flagship is lacking a standard feature and no benchmark. Puts them lacking against their competition for what is basic functionality of a receiver - and makes you question what other things they've cut on the inside just to save a few bucks.

  • DU99 on 09/11/2016 - 14:35

    Does it come with a australian plug

    • [Deactivated] on 09/11/2016 - 14:55
      +2

      I would suggest it comes with a plug consistent with our colonial overlords.

    • scuderiarmani on 09/11/2016 - 15:19
      -1

      They use typical pc power plugs, I'd be amazed if this was any different. Would presumably be 110-240v too world wide I'd bet on.

      • bigrizz on 09/11/2016 - 20:14
        +1

        The DN1040 I bought from Amazon Germany has a hard wired cord and not a PC style IEC plug. I was surprised and a little disappointed but the adapter works fine, albeit ugly.

  • justtoreply on 09/11/2016 - 14:37

    I would guestimate that this is a low-to-mid end receiver (based on number of hdmi inputs and features in comments), for which $564 is a great price.

    I would struggle to pay much more for it.

  • majormick on 09/11/2016 - 16:19
    +1

    Looks like a decent buy - any particular opinions on pros/cons?

    Here are a few more reviews:

    https://www.cnet.com/products/sony-str-dn1060/
    The Bottom Line The Sony STR-DN1060 AV receiver offers great sound and is chock full of solid streaming audio features, but rivals are nipping at its heels. 8/10

    http://www.soundandvision.com/content/sony-str-dn1060-av-rec…
    THE VERDICT
    If you can do without Dolby Atmos in this seven-channel AVR, Sony’s well-thought-out wireless functionality and sweet, golden sound are an unbeatable combination.
    Read more at http://www.soundandvision.com/content/sony-str-dn1060-av-rec…

    http://avproductreviews.com/sony-strdn-1060-review
    SUMMARY: The bottom line is that the STR-DN1060 is a great receiver. It’s feature rich and is the perfect workhorse for any home theater. The 1060’s biggest drawback is its lack of support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. However, both formats are unproven at this point.

    • [Deactivated] on 09/11/2016 - 16:21
      -1

      They are clearly paid stooges!

  • jimbobaus on 09/11/2016 - 21:39

    I worked for the only authorised Sony repairer in Victoria for these units (Str range and others )

    When purchased in Australia these come with a 3 year warranty.
    When purchased outside of Australia Sony warranty does not apply. You would need to deal with amazon if you had faults or issues.

    Just something to consider

    • downforce on 10/11/2016 - 01:57

      Good point, something to consider, especially given the amount of Sony devices I've had fail in less than 3 yrs!

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