Sony STR-DH770 (Oceania version)

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 25 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...

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.

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 Dialogue 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	✖
Automatic Phase Matching	✖

VIDEO
HDR10	✔
HDR10+	✖
Dynamic HDR	✖
BT.2020 color space	✔
Dolby Vision	✖
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)	✖
Quick Media Switching (QMS)	✖
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)	✖
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)	✖
Quick Frame Transport (QFT)	✖
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 Audio Return Channel (eARC)	✖
HDCP Version	2.2 (4 in / 1 out)
HDMI Inputs	4
HDMI Outputs	1
USB Input	1 (Front)
USB DC Out Port	✖
Analog Audio Line Inputs	4
Analog Audio Line Outputs	✖
Phono Input	✖
Optical Inputs	1
Optical Outputs	✖
Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	1 / No
Composite Video Inputs	2
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs	✖
S-Video Outputs	✖
Component Video Inputs	✖
Component Video Outputs	✖
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 Interface	✖
+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 channel driven)	90 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	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

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

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

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