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Sony STRDE197 Stereo Receiver | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: CE
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Avg. Customer Rating:  32 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16.2
Dimensions (in): 23 x 23 x 13
Warranty: Unknown
MPN: STR-DE197
Model: STR-DE197
UPC: 027242644250
EAN: 0027242644250
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 2-channel integrated amplifier/receiver with 100 watts per channel | | • | Discrete output transistors offer better fidelity than receivers using conventional integrated circuits | | • | 20 FM and 10 AM radio station presets; includes universal remote control | | • | 1 switched AC power output conserves wall sockets and conveniently powers up an additional component simultaneously | | • | Measures 16.9 x 5.2 x 11.9 inches (W x H x D) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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 100 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 30 station presets (20 FM, 10 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.
Product Description
Keep your components connected with the STR-DE197 Receiver. Features include AM/FM Tuning with 30 Presets, 5 Function Input Selector and a Remote Commander Remote Control.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 27 more reviews...
 [...] Pass the Torch February 11, 2005
80 out of 118 found this review helpful
First of all the advertised power(100 watts per channel) is nowhere close to what it actually puts out (sounds like about 30-35 to me). Secondly theres no phono inputs nor is there a tape monitor to hook up things like EQ's. So who is this piece of scrap metal actually aimed at? Most of us who are inclined to buy 2 channel recievers probably have a turntable and or EQ. It's way over priced , it would suffice I suppose as a reciever for your garage but then I suspect any 50 dollar boombox would sound as good and probably do more and you'd get a CD player to boot. Avoid this thing like the plague. If your so inclined pick up the Onkyo 8511 which is only priced at about 80-100 dollars more but is light years ahead of this.
 Just What the Doctor Ordered July 20, 2004
75 out of 82 found this review helpful
If you're looking for an economical FM/AM receiver, with plenty of power to rattle the windows and a straightforward operating approach, look no further. The Sony STRDE197 not only deleivers crisp, clean reception, ease of tuning and the ability to connect audio components such as a CD player and MD/tape deck, it does it with a minimum of fuss.
My 13 year old JVC receiver recently gave up the ghost, I didn't want to replace it with another receiver full of features that I seldom used and sometimes didn't fully understand. I already had a separate surround sound set-up and was looking for something that would allow me to listen to music via FM radio and CDs and with power enough to run two sets of speakers. I found that and more in this Sony product. Even the operating instructions are easy to follow. Imagine!
An Inadequate Receiver March 15, 2006
34 out of 45 found this review helpful
I bought this receiver from Amazon, & received it about 10 days ago. Since then, I've tried to play my cassettes of classical music. When used for this purpose, this receiver sucks big time. If I turn the volume loud enough to hear the orchestra playing softly, when the orchestra gets loud the amp shuts down & PROTECT flashes on & off. I have to turn the receiver off, then turn it back on, & lower the volume. Then of course when the music gets soft again, I can't hear it.
A great 2-channel receiver for the price. July 9, 2007
30 out of 31 found this review helpful
Gosh, I just don't even know what to say about some of the other reviews. (the negative ones) In short, they are wrong. If you have audiophile tastes, I'm sure this won't measure up. It seems like many people were expecting this to sound like an $1,000.00 amp. It may not sound like that, but it does, however, sound as good as amps 3 times it's price. I have owned many amps over the years, and this one works great in every way. For 95% of the consumers out there, this has plenty of power. If you have specific needs for more wattage, then buy an amp with more wattage for Pete's sake! If you have specific needs for audiophile quality output, then buy another amp for Pete's sake! This amp is made for the every day radio/music listener. it isn't made for people with specific audio needs. Don't listen to the bad reviews on this, seriously. They are written by people who should have known better than to buy this in the first place. They are written by BMW drivers who bought a Toyota and want to complain that it doesn't have BMW performance.
Use your head May 17, 2006
26 out of 29 found this review helpful
Some of the complaints concerning this item are valid, but it is clear to me that others did not do their research!
Check the resistance of your speakers. This amp is designed to operate at 8 ohms. 100 watts of power is only 100 watts of power with the right speaker set. and by the way... you must times the watts by ten to raise the volume 10 dBs, so the difference in volume from 35 watts to 100 watts is only a few dBs.
And don't run your speakers in parallel (through the same inputs), this will cause too much current to run through your speakers and overload the amp.
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