Sony DB940

[P-Dub]

As I was reading through this mornings paper, I come across and add for a Sony DB940 on clearance price for C$688(US$450). Usual price for this is around C$999 - C$950. So on the surface it looks like a pretty good deal.

If it happens to be a demo unit, anything wrong with a demo?

I'm not really in the market for a new receiver, well kinda, but it's not really high on my list.

I like the Sony cause its in the DB line, adjustable crossover, has pre-outs, and does DTS. This would be replacing my Yamaha 595 and driving Energy eXL16 speakers. Oh and the Sony would have 'more power'

For a while I've been thinking of picking up an Outlaw 1050, especially with thier price drop. I figure with shipping and exchange, the Outlaw will be a bit more, but I know the Outlaw has got all the features I'm looking for, plus a 6.1 option. 6.1 is not a big thing for me as I don't have room for a rear center speaker. However, I'm pretty interested in DPLII that's coming out in the Onkyo's.

What are people's opinions? Yay or nay?




Paul

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[Andrew Pratt]

I had a 930 when they came out acting as a pre amp to my HK amp. All in all I was pretty impressed with its build quality and features but IMO the HK and Denon I tried sounded better for music..in HT though the sony did extremely well. Given some of the new featues the 940 has that price is a great deal.

As for comparisons b/t it and the Outlaw thats a difficult call, I've never heard the outlaw so I won't offer an oppinion on which would sound better.

[GregoriusM]

With my Paradigm's, I'm not impressed with anything in the Sony line with the possible exception of the 777ES.

Denon and Rotel work beautifully with them. And I haven't tried H/K or Marantz, which are supposed to sound pretty nice with them as well.

[Patrick Sun]

KeithH over on the HTF seemed to enjoy the combo of his Sony ES-V444 and the Energy speakers.

Does the store have a good return policy on display models? If so, give it a try, can't hurt.

I wished I had a DB940 over a DB930 due to the bass management flexibility.




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[DavidY]

Paul,

If I came across a deal like that (assuming full warranty applies and if I was in need of an upgrade), I would just grab it, especially for only CDN$688.

FWIW, I bought the Sony 777ES unseen and unheard....based strictly on a demo with the Sony DBx30. Except for the "toasting accident" that I had in Feb. (service took 3 months ), I have quite happy with my 777ES. Carrying/transporting the 777ES up and down three floors is a real pain in the back (wish my apartment had elevators).

Dave