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Sony - 725W 5.2-Ch. Full HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black

With support for 3D and 4K pass-through, this Sony STRDH550 receiver delivers stunningly clear images. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.

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Energy Vampire!

on December 10, 2016

Posted by: laphamm

I bought this to upgrade a very good, 16 year old sony receiver for hdmi pass through capability. We don't always have the stereo on just to watch tv, so I'm looking for hdmi pass through with as little power use as possible. I have it set up and it sounds great, however I measured power usage when in "standby" with hdmi pass through "on": it's using 32 watts which is only about 3 watts lower than when it's fully on. It has an "auto" hdmi pass through mode however it loses the hdmi signal once it's turned off (what's the point with "auto" mode, sony?). It sickens my heart to think about how many of these receiver are being sold with a vampire energy loss @ 32 watts 24/7. I have mine wired into an outlet switch now that cuts the power when it's off but I know most won't go to that effort to save power. If I can find another hdmi pass through unit with less vampire power then this receiver is going in for a return.

My Best Buy number: 2275830849

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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