Sony STR-DH770 (Oceania version)

Overview

Sony STR-DH770 was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing.

We evaluated the Receiver and gave 66 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

Amplifier score is based on power ratings, minimum impedance load, power supply, transformer type, total harmonic distortion, damping factor, signal to noise ratio and other small details. Audio score depends on the number of channels, front wide channel support, maximum channel processing, support of audio formats, DAC specifications, room calibration algorithm... Video score is based on HDR, Dolby Vision and video signal passthrough and upscaling, analog to HDMI upconversion. Connectivity score is defined from all wired and wireless inputs and outputs, internet and bluetooth connections, HEOS, SONOS and others. Multizone score depends on the number of zones with their outputs. Radio score is evaluated form digital radio support and analog tuner with its frequency range, signal to noise ratio, harmonic distortion...

Pros and Cons

In this section we present pros and cons of Sony STR-DH770.

Amplifier

Sony STR-DH770 has 7 channel amplifier and delivers 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

Video Features

The Receiver has 4K passthrough up to 60p. It can bypass HDR10.

HDR10

High-dynamic-range (HDR) video has greater dynamic range than standard-dynamic-range (SDR) video with brigter whites and deeper blacks. HDR10 was announced on August 27, 2015, by the Consumer Technology Association and uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports up to 1000 nits of brightness and 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors.

Room Correction

Sony STR-DH770 comes with D.C.A.C. room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.

Connectivity

Sony STR-DH770 can also connect to bluetooth devices via built-in bluetooth adapter. It has 4 HDMI inputs and HDCP 2.2 (4 in / 1 out) copy protection.

Front panel has USB input.

Specifications

Here we list all the available features and specifications of Sony STR-DH770.

BASICS
Brand	Sony
Model	STR-DH770
Type	A/V Receiver
Country	Oceania
Release Year	2016

AMPLIFIER
Channels	7.2
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network
Multi-Channel Music File Playback via USB
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
DTS Dialog Control
Dialogue Lift
Digital Legato Linear
In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
OP Processing
Sound Optimizer
Tone Control	All Channels
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Direct Mode

CALIBRATION
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	D.C.A.C.
Calibration Microphone	Mono
Speaker Relocation
Automatic Phase Matching

VIDEO
HDR10
HDR10+
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
FireConnect
FlareConnect
Music Connect
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
Chromecast Built-In
DTS Play-Fi
Works with Amazon Alexa
Works with SONOS
AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced ARC
HDCP Version	2.2 (4 in / 1 out)
HDMI Input	4
HDMI Output	1
USB Input	1 (Front)
USB DC Out Port
Analog Audio Line Input	4
Analog Audio Line Output
Phono Input
Optical In	1
Optical Out
Coaxial In/Out	1 /
Composite Video Input	2
Composite Video Output	1
S-Video Input
S-Video Output
Component Video Input
Component Video Output
PC In
Multi-Channel Input
Analog Pre-Outs	0.2
XLR Inputs
XLR Pre-outs
Front A/V Inputs	USB
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm

ZONES
Zones	1
RS-232
+12V Trigger Output	0
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0

MISC
On-Screen Display	Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)
GUI Languages	4
Detachable Power Cord

RADIO
Analog Tuner	FM only with RDS
Presets	30 (30/-)
Digital Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM Internet Radio

CONSTRUCTION
Speaker Terminals	7
Large Speaker Terminals	7
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	240 W
Standby Power	0.3 W

GENERAL
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 mm x 156 mm x 329.4 mm 17" x 6-1/4" x 13"
Weight	7.8 kg (17 lbs. 4 oz.)
Warranty	2 Years

SPECS
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2	90 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2	105 W (1% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	145 W (0.9% THD)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	500 mV/50 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	105 dB (500 mV)
S/N Ratio (digital)	100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	Type A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted

Successor

In 2018 Sony STR-DH770 was replaced by STR-DH790. Let us now have a look at some important changes that the successor brought.

UPGRADES	Sony STR-DH790	vs	Sony STR-DH770
Dolby Atmos	up to 5.1.2 or 7.1	vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer		vs
DTS:X	up to 5.1.2 or 7.1	vs
DTS Neural:X		vs
More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System	Advanced D.C.A.C.	vs	D.C.A.C.
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		vs

DOWNGRADES	Sony STR-DH790	vs	Sony STR-DH770
USB Input	1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply	vs	1 (Front)
Less Composite Video Inputs		vs	2
Less Composite Video Outputs		vs	1
Analog Tuner	FM only	vs	FM only with RDS

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sony STR-DH790 vs Sony STR-DH770.