new sony amp

iain · 07-08-2002, 08:39

Does anyone know when the new Sony STR DB 1080 amp is due out, what it will have over the 1070, and how much it will be?

And are the new, curvier Pascal surround speakers supposed to be any good? (or are KEF eggs still the ones to go for here?)

And will someone lend me the money to buy it all?

Iain

wicket · 07-08-2002, 11:49

I think there are new Sony products coming out in September because I remember odd comments made in threads here. Have you run a search to see if the amp comes up? If not why not try Sony direct via their website?

Sorry I cannot lend you the money at this present moment in time.

Iain Chapman · 07-08-2002, 12:10

Quote:

Originally posted by wicket
Sorry I cannot lend you the money at this present moment in time.

At this present moment eh!....does that mean that we can start to form an orderly queue for a later date then, when you wll be in a position to purchase us kit?

Iain

iain · 07-08-2002, 13:20

Quote:

Originally posted by wicket
Sorry I cannot lend you the money at this present moment in time.

sorry - did I say *lend*? I meant *give*!

Iain

wicket · 07-08-2002, 13:40

Quote:

Originally posted by Iain Chapman

At this present moment eh!....does that mean that we can start to form an orderly queue for a later date then, when you wll be in a position to purchase us kit?

Iain

Oh yes I certainly will straight after you see a pig flying.

Orbitalzone · 07-08-2002, 16:40

New Sony products tend to start to appear from September through to Decemeber. Popular products appear earliest and the more speciality products tend to come later in the year.

I have the Sony SB940 amp and although it's 'only' stereo, it's excellent, but at 400 pounds it should be half decent! paired up with some excellent B&W speakers it really kicks ass and there's no need for sub woofers.

iain · 07-08-2002, 18:36

I've been hankering after one of these amps since it was the 930 - www.richersounds.co.uk are doing the 1070 for £299.99 at the moment tho.

we're getting a bonus at work end sep (first in 9 years), so I'm hoping to finally complete the home cinema set up then...

Iain

Automan · 07-08-2002, 19:39

I have the 1070 which I don't like as much as my original 930.

The volume control is no longer motorised and has no led indicator on it. Also several turns are needed to reduce the volume.

Automan.

pob · 08-08-2002, 23:19

Quote:

Originally posted by iain
Does anyone know when the new Sony STR DB 1080 amp is due out, what it will have over the 1070, and how much it will be?

All I can find at the moment is this:

http://www.avland.co.uk/sony/strdb1080/index.htm

annax · 09-08-2002, 19:56

The product you're enquiring about is actually a receiver, not an amp - sorry to be pedantic!

Richer sounds sells the ES 555 model extremely cheaply (500 sheets instead of 850)

The ES models are available in Black or Champagne and are not only the best things since sliced bread, but some are also reprogrammable like the 9000ES. You can buy new features as they are released which can be uploaded to the receiver.

The QS models are beautiful in both Silver and Black. I agree with the sentiments of earlier messages - the older models are actually nicer than the current ones. I have a 930QS amp, which is by far the nicest looking, sounds like a dream and has all the sweets, including 2nd room, A+B Speakers and preouts, but no on-screen display. I therefore don't use it to switch AV (I use RGB anyway). Having recently completed my QS system with the 900 DVD (love it) to match the receiver, 930 CD and 940 MD I have no more scope for new bits to buy. I am therefore secretly lusting after the ES models, with a DAB tuner as well.

If you can find a 930 anywhere, don't hesitate, just buy it. Just make sure it has the remote...

Oh, and as for speakers - buy proper ones. You're listening to the sound, not looking at it!

iain · 10-08-2002, 12:44

Quote:

Originally posted by annax
The product you're enquiring about is actually a receiver, not an amp - sorry to be pedantic!

If you can find a 930 anywhere, don't hesitate, just buy it. Just make sure it has the remote...

Oh, and as for speakers - buy proper ones. You're listening to the sound, not looking at it!

I was just being lazy there - sorry

They do in fact still have 930's in our House of Fraser - but still want £400!!

By proper I take it you mean not home cinema satellites? I do really like the pascals, but agree have heard bad things about them. (although the current set up is sooooooo bottom of the range (from 6 yrs ago, I'm sure they'd still sound v good in our smallish room!) Surely the KEF eggs are still a good enough bet tho?

Iain

07-08-2002, 08:39	#1
iain Guest Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 62,990	new sony amp Does anyone know when the new Sony STR DB 1080 amp is due out, what it will have over the 1070, and how much it will be? And are the new, curvier Pascal surround speakers supposed to be any good? (or are KEF eggs still the ones to go for here?) And will someone lend me the money to buy it all? Iain

08-08-2002, 23:19	#9
pob Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sheffield Posts: 20	Re: new sony amp Quote: Originally posted by iain Does anyone know when the new Sony STR DB 1080 amp is due out, what it will have over the 1070, and how much it will be? All I can find at the moment is this: http://www.avland.co.uk/sony/strdb1080/index.htm

09-08-2002, 19:56	#10
annax Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: London Posts: 320	New Receivers The product you're enquiring about is actually a receiver, not an amp - sorry to be pedantic! Richer sounds sells the ES 555 model extremely cheaply (500 sheets instead of 850) The ES models are available in Black or Champagne and are not only the best things since sliced bread, but some are also reprogrammable like the 9000ES. You can buy new features as they are released which can be uploaded to the receiver. The QS models are beautiful in both Silver and Black. I agree with the sentiments of earlier messages - the older models are actually nicer than the current ones. I have a 930QS amp, which is by far the nicest looking, sounds like a dream and has all the sweets, including 2nd room, A+B Speakers and preouts, but no on-screen display. I therefore don't use it to switch AV (I use RGB anyway). Having recently completed my QS system with the 900 DVD (love it) to match the receiver, 930 CD and 940 MD I have no more scope for new bits to buy. I am therefore secretly lusting after the ES models, with a DAB tuner as well. If you can find a 930 anywhere, don't hesitate, just buy it. Just make sure it has the remote... Oh, and as for speakers - buy proper ones. You're listening to the sound, not looking at it!

10-08-2002, 12:44	#11
iain Guest Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 62,990	Re: New Receivers Quote: Originally posted by annax The product you're enquiring about is actually a receiver, not an amp - sorry to be pedantic! If you can find a 930 anywhere, don't hesitate, just buy it. Just make sure it has the remote... Oh, and as for speakers - buy proper ones. You're listening to the sound, not looking at it! I was just being lazy there - sorry They do in fact still have 930's in our House of Fraser - but still want £400!! By proper I take it you mean not home cinema satellites? I do really like the pascals, but agree have heard bad things about them. (although the current set up is sooooooo bottom of the range (from 6 yrs ago, I'm sure they'd still sound v good in our smallish room!) Surely the KEF eggs are still a good enough bet tho? Iain

07-08-2002, 11:49	#2
wicket Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NE England Posts: 3,096	I think there are new Sony products coming out in September because I remember odd comments made in threads here. Have you run a search to see if the amp comes up? If not why not try Sony direct via their website? Sorry I cannot lend you the money at this present moment in time.

07-08-2002, 12:10	#3
Iain Chapman Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Barnstaple, North Devon Posts: 574	Quote: Originally posted by wicket Sorry I cannot lend you the money at this present moment in time. At this present moment eh!....does that mean that we can start to form an orderly queue for a later date then, when you wll be in a position to purchase us kit? Iain

07-08-2002, 13:20	#4
iain Guest Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 62,990	Quote: Originally posted by wicket Sorry I cannot lend you the money at this present moment in time. sorry - did I say lend? I meant give! Iain

07-08-2002, 13:40	#5
wicket Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NE England Posts: 3,096	Quote: Originally posted by Iain Chapman At this present moment eh!....does that mean that we can start to form an orderly queue for a later date then, when you wll be in a position to purchase us kit? Iain Oh yes I certainly will straight after you see a pig flying.

07-08-2002, 16:40	#6
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	New Sony products tend to start to appear from September through to Decemeber. Popular products appear earliest and the more speciality products tend to come later in the year. I have the Sony SB940 amp and although it's 'only' stereo, it's excellent, but at 400 pounds it should be half decent! paired up with some excellent B&W speakers it really kicks ass and there's no need for sub woofers.

07-08-2002, 18:36	#7
iain Guest Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 62,990	I've been hankering after one of these amps since it was the 930 - www.richersounds.co.uk are doing the 1070 for £299.99 at the moment tho. we're getting a bonus at work end sep (first in 9 years), so I'm hoping to finally complete the home cinema set up then... Iain

07-08-2002, 19:39	#8
Automan Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South Coast, UK Posts: 4,952	I have the 1070 which I don't like as much as my original 930. The volume control is no longer motorised and has no led indicator on it. Also several turns are needed to reduce the volume. Automan.

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