Abstract: <b>Spec:</b> AV receiver<br> <b>Good:</b> The most affordable 7.1-channel A/V receiver on the market; SACD/DVD-Audio inputs; upconverts composite video to S-Video; A/B speaker switching.<br> <b>Bad:</b> The look and feel of the plastic casing may turn off some buyers; sound quality not comparable with slightly more expensive models.<br> <b>Bottomline:</b> Potent power, but the Sony STR-DE698s average sound and style wont dazzle discerning buyers.<br>
