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Summary: SPEAKER CRACKLING SOLVED!
Comment: I loved this receiver but soon after buying it a crackle showed up in the speakers and I couldn't figure out why until last night...
It was interference from the FM antenna! If you have this receiver and there is a crackle in the speakers in any of it's modes, it is because the FM antenna interferes with the speaker signal. Unplug the antenna and the crackle will go away, plug it back in whenever you want to listen to the radio. It's that simple.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Sony Receiver
Comment: The sound quality may be good, I don't know, I cut my finger on one of the control buttons and that was enough for me. It went back
Customer Rating:
Summary: Would love to review this, but I can't seem to have it delivered
Comment: When this item arrived, it did not work. None of the buttons on the front worked, tuner did not work, volume control did not work. I returned it for an exchange and it's been about 2 weeks and I've heard nothing back. Hopefully it eventually arrives. Hopefully it works.
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Summary: Sony STRDE197 Stereo Receiver
Comment: Bought this to replace a 30 year old Kenwood. It's also complementing a Sony Bravia HDTV. My Kenwood speakers still sound good through this very reasonably priced Sony. The features are all I need. Very pleased!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great performer for a low cost.
Comment: I'm not much of an audiophile. I don't possess the resources to be much of an audiophile. All I needed was a capable stereo receiver to replace my old Pioneer system (purchased in the early 90s) and viola: I am happy.
Setup was a snap, though attaching the speaker wire to the proper outlets is a little difficult, though that's more my own fault for placing the receiver in my stereo/TV stand just off the floor. But, what I got for my small trouble was a nice performing system (hooked up with a pair of polkaudio TSi300 speakers) that gives me clean and clear sound. I'm certain that a $500 receiver/amp would perform better. I also know that I saved over $350 not pursuing audiophile level equipment. This Sony set is good enough for my listening pleasure.
So far, in just over a year, the system has performed wonderfully and without flaw (except for the occasional human error).
The receiver can be played through a CD player, DVD player, TV, or just about any other type of electronics on that level. It issues a nice well developed sound for it's class and the volume level keeps a well modulated sound no matter how loud I turn it up.
I recommend this receiver for those looking to own a nice stereo music system for less than an overall total of $700. I have slightly higher priced speakers (as indicated above) but really you can settle for the Sony SS-B3000 pair until you have the cash to upgrade or update your stereo pleasure. I have my system directly connected to my computer as well and Windows Media Player enables me to play music for many hours at a time.
This is a lower level system, so if you are an audiophile of any measure then you probably don't want to start here. Just not enough for you. But, if you simply want to begin your music journey with the best system you can by for little money then this is the place to begin.
Enjoy your new Sony STRDE197 receiver, and tell 'em ceffalo helped you decide.
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