Sony STR-DN1040 AV Receiver

[Munson]

I've been through a good few AV amps before in the £500-750 bracket. Mostly Denon and Yamaha.

I was recently in the market for a new machine and read great things about this Sony. I bought it without a demo, and didn't really know what to expect.

It's amazing. Such a natural sound. Brilliant steering, and it never gets bright even when running higher volumes. Very few downsides for the price.

So there you go.

 

[Keydogg]

What speakers you running it with Munson?

 

[Munson]

Mission.

 

[C.J]

Nice kit. I'm Onkyo myself.

 

[Munson]

Yeah they make some good stuff. I don't have any brand loyalty. I just buy what's good at the time. Sony has never really been on my radar, but this amp is getting good reviews, and they are justified.

 

[DannyR]

We've been using Pioneer recently, some of the AVR's are cheap too and excellent quality.

Only seen a couple of Sonys and they were a bit old and s**t.

 

[Keydogg]

I've previously had an entry level Onkyo which was ok, now a low-midrange Denon which I really like. I'm like Munson, no real brand loyalty with AVRs (although I do with speakers) I just try and get the best for my money at that particular time.

My next AVR will be one that has stereo pre-outs so I can get an amp on board.