FS: Sony STR-DE597 Dolby Digital Receiver now $199.99 - in stock 300 units nationwide

[ag2000]

There was earlier thread about this receiver sold for $249, now it is $199.99 only, so far in stock. For this price seems like a good deal now.
Link (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10041942&langid=EN)
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Immerse yourself with the latest in home entertainment with the Sony STR-DE597 Dolby Digital Receiver. It has 6.1 channels and Sony's 32-bit Digital Sensor processor technology that will convert nearly any room into a Hollywood movie theatre. More Info

WebID: 10041942
Mfr. Part Number: STRDE597
# of Audio Inputs 2 Analog, 2 Optical, 2 Coaxial Digital
# of Video Inputs 2 Component, 3 Composite
4 Ohm Capable No
5 Channel Power Yes
5.1 Channel Discrete Input Yes
6 Ohm Capable Yes
6.1 Channel Discrete Input Yes
7.1 Channel Discrete Input No
A/V Inputs/Outputs 3 Inputs, 1 Output
Banana Plug Speaker Terminals Yes
Component Video Input/Output 2 Input, 1 Output
Component Video Switching Yes
Composite Video Input/Output 3 Inputs, 1 Output
Digital Inputs 2 Optical
Digital Outputs No
Dolby Digital EX Yes
Dolby Digital Surround Sound Yes
Dolby Pro Logic Yes
Dolby Pro Logic II Yes
DSP Modes 11
DTS Yes
DTS ES Yes
Front AV Jacks No
Graphic EQ No
Headphone Jack Yes
High Current No
Included In Box Remote, Battery, Manual, AM/FM Antenna
Multiroom Capability No
On Screen Display No
Phono Inputs No
Preamp Outputs No
Product Dimensions 43.0(W) x 14.5(H) x 30.0(D) cm
Product Warranty 2 Year Parts & Labour
Product Weight 8 kg
Remote Control Type Universal
S-Video Input/Output No
S-Video Switching No
Station Presets 30
Stereo Power Per Channel 100 Watts Per Channel
THX Select No
THX Ultra II No



More Information

FEATURES:

Using Sony's innovative Digital Cinema Sound, it will recreate the acoustics of many well-known concert halls and environments.

The STR-DE597 supports many audio formats including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, 96k/24-bit DTS ES, Dolby Pro Logic II decoding and 32-bit Dolby Digital.

It features 11 sound field modes: Movie (3), Music (3), AFD (4) and 2 channel (1).

UniCommander Pre-Programmed Remote Control

5.1 Channel Analog Input

[jameslinux]

How's this compared to the panny?

[soulflare]

How's this compared to the panny?

Inferior, but cheaper, and more widely available.

[hgubba]

There was earlier thread about this receiver sold for $249, now it is $199.99 only, so far in stock. For this price seems like a good deal now.

Last model was the STR-DE697
It was a 7.1 model, not 6.1

[Corel]

Last model was the STR-DE697
It was a 7.1 model, not 6.1
exactly. not a good deal considering an XR-30 can be had for $150 no problem.