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Sony is releasing 3 new multi channel integrated amplifier models: STR-DN1040, STR-DN840 and STR-DH740.

“STR-DN1040″ and “STR-DN840″ have Wi-Fi, cable LAN, Bluetooth, Airplay, and USB terminal built-in. “STR-DN1040″ has an MHL compliant HDMI terminal. By connecting an MHL compliant mobile device with a dedicated cable, you can play a movie or photos, etc. saved in the mobile device on a TV screen with full HD (1080p) and maximum 192kHz 24bit 7.1ch high quality sound.

All models have Sony’s unique technology “D.C.A.C.” (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) that measures acoustic characteristics in a room and corrects and maximizes them.

All models feature newly-developed “Linear large-bandwidth power amp” technology and make 20% wider bandwidth than in previous models.

STR-DN1040
Release date: July 20
Price: 68,250 yen

STR-DN840
Release date: June 25
Price: 54,600 yen

STR-DH740
Release date: June 10
Price: 42,000 yen

Yamaha is going to release a max 192kHz/24bit WAV/FLAC, Airplay compliant 7.1ch AV receiver “RX-V775″ in late May.

It has 6 input/2 output HDMI terminals that are compatible with MHL and 4K Ultra HD/3D movie transmission.

It can be controlled via a smart device by installing a dedicated application called “AV CONTROLLER” on the smart device.

It doesn’t feature Bluetooth, but you can make it Bluetooth compliant by purchasing a wireless audio receiver “YBA-11″ separately which will be out in late May as well.

Price: 88,000 yen
Dimensions: 435W × 171H × 368D mm
Weight: 10.5 kg
Colors: Black, Gold