STRDB1080 RECEIVER

STRDB1080 / QS Series Home Cinema Receiver The STRDB1080 combines all the outstanding qualities of Sonys legendary QS Series with an extensive and advanced range of home cinema features. The QS Series raises the bar in terms of HiFi build quality, reducing noise and enhancing audio performance. Those QS features found in the STRDB1080 include a rigid chassis, slant mounted PC board and SF heat sinks. In keeping with the QS audiophile tradition, the STRDB1080 has analogue direct modes with digital shut down for clean analogue amplification when listening to high quality sources such as SACD. For the cinephile, the STRDB1080 features 6.1 channel processing to deliver the latest Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES 6.1 (Matrix and Discrete) encoded movies. In addition it supports DPLII, DTS Neo: 6 and is the first QS STRDB1080

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receiver in the Sony range to incorporate DTS 96/24 playback. A comprehensive suite of EQ control options provide maximum flexibility in tailoring a perfectly balanced sound field. These include night mode, front reverb control and virtual speaker, wall material compensation and bass, middle and treble turnover frequency control. Other notable features include A, B or A+B speaker modes to provide for versatile playback in more than one room, On Screen Display (OSD) and a backlit programmable multi-brand remote for convenient control over many ancillary AV components.
STRDB1080 Panel pull down
STRDB1080 / Rear Panel STRDB1080 / Remote
STRDB1080 / QS Series 6.1 Channel Dolby Pro Logic / Pro Logic II / Dolby Digital EX / DTS ES Receiver
Power Output v Surround: 100W x 6 (8 Ohms 1 kHz, 0.7% THD) v Surround: 90W x 6 (8 Ohms 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.09% THD) Stereo: 100W x 2 (8 Ohms 1 kHz, 0.7% THD) Surround Technologies v v v v v Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Dolby Pro Logic II DTS Neo:6 DTS 96/24 Decoding Parametric EQ & Audio Control Independent Level Controls for Centre and Surround Channels Balance Control for Front Speakers v Bass, Mid & Treble EQ for Front & Centre Speakers with Selectable Turnover Frequency Variable Dynamic Range Compression Control LFE (Low Frequency Effect) Mix Level Control DSP Effect Level Control v Speaker Distance Control for Front, Centre, Surround, Surround Back & Sub v Speaker Size Control for Centre, Front, Surround & Surround Back v Surround & Surround Back Speaker Height Control Surround Speaker Position Control v Multi-Channel Input Sub Level Control (+10db) for each Multi-Channel Input Centre Width, Dimension & Panorama Control for DPLII Music Mode v Crossover Frequency Control for Front, Centre, Surround & Surround Back (adjustable from 40Hz to 200Hz in 10Hz steps) Subwoofer High Cut Filter (adjustable from 40Hz to 200Hz in 10Hz steps) Wall Material Compensation Control Reverberation Control Screen Depth Matching Control v Front Reverberation Control v Virtual Speaker Control v Night Mode v Stereo Analogue Direct with Digital Power Shutdown Option v Multi-Channel Analogue Direct with Digital Power Shutdown Tuner Section 30 Preset AM/FM Tuner Station Naming RDS Inputs / Outputs v Total Sources: 10 AV Inputs x 2 (Composite & S-Video) AV In/Out x 2 (1 x Composite & 1 x S-Video & Composite) Stereo Audio Input x 1 v Stereo Audio In/Out x 2 5.1 Multi-Channel Input v 6.1 Multi-Channel Input v Optical Digital Input x 3 (assignable) v Coaxial Digital Input (assignable) Switched Video Out (Composite & S-Video) Subwoofer Output Front AV Input (Composite & S-Video Digital Optical) Optical Digital Output Phono Input 6.1 Channel pre out

DSP MODES

STRDB1080 Normal Surround Cinema Studio EX A Cinema Studio EX B Cinema Studio EX C Mono Movie Stereo Movie Digital Concert Hall A Digital Concert Hall B Church Opera House Jazz Club Disco Club Live Concert Arena Stadium Game
Key Features v v v SACD Bandwidth capable Headphone Socket Programmable Multi Brand Remote Control with Back Lit LCD Input Naming Sound Field Link Display Dimmer Muting Button Sleep Timer Control A1II Speaker Binding Posts (Speakers A only) Speakers A, B, A+B (Speakers B Stereo only) On Screen Display (OSD)
Surround Modes & Sound Fields v v v v v v 3 x DCS Modes 8 x DSP Surround Sound Fields Normal Surround DPLII Movie & Music Modes Stereo Movie Mode Mono Movie Mode DTS Neo:6 Cinema & Music Modes 2 x Digital Concert Hall Headphone Theatre Mode
v Denotes Step Up Features
ES & QS RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY
Linear Rap Core Transformer The ES series uses a more efficient, pin-type linear rap core transformer Sonys ES and QS Series The Extremely high Standard (ES) series represents the benchmark for excellence in Sony HiFi. ES components are designed and built to exacting quality standards, using the best materials and technology available, to deliver an uncompromising audio experience. Quality Standard (QS) components borrow heavily from the ES technology base. Notable for their rigid construction, use of high quality materials and finishes (like aluminium front panels), and innovative componentry (such as slanted PC boards to remove standing waves), QS components represent outstanding value for money. The quality of the underlying technology typifies the attention to detail and quality that is the hallmark of QS and ES components. ES and QS series HiFi components use an extruded aluminium SF Heat Sink to disperse heat from the amplification circuits. Each fin on the sink has a rib positioned at a different distance from the base. In profile, it creates a wave shape. This design feature prevents the fins from resonating at the same frequency (a problem than can occur with conventional heat sinks as a result of vibration). The effect is a cleaner, more natural sound reproduction. UK Sound Tuned Select Sony HiFi components are tuned with the assistance of UK HiFi experts. This ensures they meet the exacting standards of neutrality and imaging demanded by discerning audiophiles. Large Pellet MOSFET Output Transformers The performance characteristics of a transistor can change depending on the amount of heat it generates. When larger pellets are used, the amount of heat dissipated per given surface area is decreased. Moreover, heat dissipation efficiency is much greater. Therefore, sudden temperature increases are effectively minimised for even, stable performance. The result is richer bass, while minimal heat modulation contributes to clearer mid-range and high-frequency accuracy. SF Heat Sinks to drive amplifier power. Not only does it ensure sufficient power during large musical peaks, but superior linearity to deliver finely detailed low-level musical passages and tonal nuances. The transformer core features a large cross section to handle high power capacities. And because the magnetic strain and flux are quite small, signals within the amplifier are not distorted. Pin-type transformers also make for highly stable connections, further contributing to sound quality.

Large Electrolytic Capacitors ES and QS series components feature a pair of oversized, high power electrolytic condensers (capacitors) that maximise the distance between the outer casing and element to ensure a more even current flow across the entire condenser foil. The result is more power and reproduction of lower frequencies with a good sense of speed.
High Precision DSP Decoder The CXD-9718 decoder represents the next generation in Sony 32-bit DSP decoders, with more memory and faster processing speeds for more accurate decoding. The result is superb resolution to achieve the highest performance in audio applications. (Featured in STRVA333ES).
Discrete Amplifier Stages for each Channel Both Sonys ES and QS AV receivers use equal power, fully discrete power amplifiers for all amplification channels. Each channel uses discrete output devices with aluminium heat sinks. The result is a highcurrent output stage that can drive the low-impedance loads common among home theatre systems. And this, in turn, translates to theatre-like dynamics and clarity.
Clean Power Supply The use of a Clean STD circuit in the STRVA333ES between the power amp and driver circuits ensures a stable current flow to the driver circuit and eliminates voltage fluctuations from noise and the like.
Frame and Beam (FB) Chassis Featured in the ES Series, the back panel and main parts of the FB Chassis are made from 1.6mm sheet metal, while the bottom plate is 2mm thick. The inclusion of a horizontal beam adds to the all-round strength and vibration dampening qualities of the unit. The chassis corners feature stiffening boards that provide additional strength, as well as acting to diffuse natural resonant frequencies. On some ES products, copper plating is used on the back panel and bottom plate further enhance the RF noise dampening qualities by decreasing the ground potential difference. Without Clean STD circuit With Clean STD circuit
RECEIVERS/SURROUND PRE AMPLIFIERS
TAE9000ES AMP SECTION Power Output Per Channel 20Hz-20kHz 8 Ohms (THD%) Power Output Per Channel 1kHz 8 Ohms (THD%) Frequency Response Analogue Line Level Inputs Input Sensitivity Analogue Line Level Inputs S/N Ratio Analogue Line Level Inputs A Weighted @ Rated Input Sensitivity Input Impedance Analogue Line Level Inputs Frequency Response Phono Input S/N Ratio Phono Input A Weighted @ Rated Input Sensitivity Input Sensitivity Phono Input Input Impedance Phono Input S/N Ratio Coaxial Digital Input A Weighted Input Impedance Coaxial Digital S/N Ratio Optical Digital Inputs A Weighted Pre Amp Output Level Pre Amp Output Impedance Audio Monitor Output Level Audio Monitor Output Impedance Subwoofer Output / Impedance TUNER SECTION AM S/N Ratio AM THD% FM S/N Ratio Stereo FM THD% Stereo FM S/N Ratio Mono FM THD% Mono GENERAL Power Requirements Power Consumption (Watts) Dimensions (WxHxD)mm Weight 20Hz-20kHz 250 mV 94dB 50k Ohms As per RIAA EQ Curve +/- 0.5dB 82dB 5 mV 50k Ohms 100dB 75 Ohms 100dB 1V 200 Ohms 250 mV 1k Ohm 1V/200 Ohms 230V AC 50Hz 72W 430 x 150 x 387 12.8 kgs STRVA333ES 90W x 7 (0.05%) 100W x 7 (0.7%) 10Hz - 100kHz 150mV 100dB 50k Ohms As per RIAA EQ Curve +/- 0.5dB 86dB 2.5mV 50k Ohms 100dB 75 Ohms 100dB 2V 1k Ohm 150mV 10k Ohms 2V/1k Ohm 54dB 0.50% 70dB 0.50% 76dB 0.30% 230V AC 50Hz 390W 430 x 174 x kgs STRDB1080 90W x 6 (0.09%) 100W x 6 (0.7%) 10Hz - 100kHz 150mV 96dB 50k Ohms As per RIAA EQ Curve +/- 0.5dB 86dB 2.5mV 50k Ohms 100dB 75 Ohms 100dB 2V 1k Ohm 150mV 10k Ohms 2V/1k Ohm 54dB 0.50% 70dB 0.50% 76dB 0.30% 230V AC 50Hz 300W 430 x 161 x 400 13.3 kgs STRDB780 90W x 5 (0.09%) 100W x 5 (0.7%) 10Hz - 100kHz 150mV 100dB 50k Ohms As per RIAA EQ Curve +/- 0.5dB 86dB 2.5mV 50k Ohms 100dB 75 Ohms 100dB 150mV 10k Ohms 2V/1k Ohm 54dB 0.50% 70dB 0.50% 76dB 0.30% 230V AC 50Hz 290W 430 x 161 x 400 12.5 kgs STRDE685 100W x 5 (10%) 10Hz - 70kHz 250mV 96dB 50k Ohms 100dB 75 Ohms 100dB 250mV 10k Ohms 2V/1k Ohm 54dB 0.50% 70dB 0.50% 76dB 0.30% 230V AC 50Hz 180W 430 x 157.5 x 308.5 7.5 kgs STRDE485 80W x 5 (10%) 10Hz - 50kHz 250mV 96dB 50k Ohms 100dB 75 Ohms 100dB 250mV 10k Ohms 2V/1k Ohm 54dB 0.50% 70dB 0.50% 76dB 0.30% 230V AC 50Hz 155W 430 x 145 x 298 7.0 kgs