Sony STR-DB930

Sony prouducts are really Good up to the mark I am totally serifiesd wthi this product

Bought originally the Sony Sony STR-DB930 with the Pascal surround speakers and subwoofer (accidentally thrown away :-( ) and the QS DVD and MiniDisc player to match in 1999, I had an amazing system for a young person. But for the last 12 years this device has been in the storeroom in its original box. I pulled it out to drive some speakers recently as couldn't afford the amp I wanted just now (married life priorities) and my word the sound in the stereo setting is outstanding. I went online to see if anyone else was reviewing this gem from the past and happy to see there are. Looks remind me of Luxman and Accuphase amps (mine's silver) and the controlled power and quality of timbre are testament to the quality components Sony used. I recall in 2000 I asked the Sony Centre to check why it was overheating (my fault, inadequate air circulation in my rack) and they said they had never seen so much gold in an amp. As for build quality, in 23 years we've moved twice in UK then to Asia and then back to Europe. My word this thing is a heirloom!! Hooked it up to a WiiM for Chromecast, Tidal Connect and Apple Airplay and use the DB930s original DAC. Threw away the remote as it was rubbish and actually its worth walking over to the device every now and again to change volume, if only to pat it in respect.

The Sony STR is really amazing and has a good sound quality.

I got this Sony Amp on eBay BHF site at a great price complete with remote in great condition in 2020 and am using it as a straight stereo amp only and what a sound! Plenty of power it easily compares to some of the way dearer Sony ES stuff and like the Sony TA-FB 930 straight amp that has an ES toroidal transformer I’m sure this one has similar high end components, I’ve tried several set ups including denon and Marantz kit but keep this in place in the TV cabinet as it’s so convenient with the cool remote and awesome sound hooked up to my monitor audio’s I feel no need to replace it, if you find one at a decent price in good nock don’t hesitate it’s an absolute gem and the built in FM tuner/ receiver is outstanding in quality too fitted with a decent aerial!!

When I first bought this in 1996! I never would have imagined that I would be writing a review in 2021.

The unit is still in perfect condition, nothing has ever gone wrong with it and it still outplays everything else I have thrown at it.

Some years ago I gave it away as a thanks for helping me move. I missed it badly, so I recently contacted my buddy and asked if I could have it back. :P

The downside today is that it has no HDMI, but also for that reason it now has a place in my HiFi setup, not the usual TV room. And here it shines! If Sony (or anyone else) could produce a product of this quality (under €3000) they would have a giant hit!

The looks are still modern and fresh this many years later (I have in black, I believe they also came in champagne)

Champagne is what this totally awesome amplifier compares to. State of the art!

I love my Sony! <3

Was just surfing the web to look for a possible replacement for my 12 year old STR DB930 and came across this site.

I just bought new speakers (B&W M1 surround setup + Rel sub) and am thinking of replacing my receiver by a Denon, but reading all the reviews I start to doubt as it still works very well and I have no signs yet that it will let me down within short.

My reason for replacing it is the lack of a HDMI connection but I think I will keep on going with spaghetti towards my TV as I am to attached to my silver friend.

If you are able to get this receiver second hand do not doubt but buy it and it will surprise you with its sound (both stereo as surround)

Greetz from Holland

Recently had to replace this excellent Amp. after 10 good years because the centre channel went missing. Tried the Sony STRDN 1010 (8.6kg) but there was no comparison, very flimsy sound. That ended in the bedroom because it sounded too empty and had not the power to drive the KEF 4 Ohm speakers. Tried the Denon AVR2311 (10.1kg) but still prefer the sound of the STR-DB930 (13kg), especially for Nicam sound from my Humax PVR, I would just set it to Auto Decode and job done, great for music. With the Denon I am constantly fiddling to get the setup. Forget the Audyssey and 6 HDMI inputs, just get my old 930 fixed and use optical connectors again.

I just bought a,YAMAHA ADVANTAGE RX-800 new for 2011,I do not like it! Its going back.My old sony D B 930 ive had for 10 years still sounds better,mainly in music. Movie's do sound a little better with the yamaha,not by much though.I wanted a new system with HDMI and new features its not worth it.Ill keep my 930 until it go`s good luck hope this helps

I read about this receiver in a sound magazine over 10 years ago. As soon as I saw that it had won the award from the same magazine for receiver of the year I purchased it. It has been over 10 years now and this sounds as good today as the day I bought it. The remote is still probably worth 2 or 300 dollars. The sound fields are great and the functions that come with it are alos great. This thing can be tweaked to opearate optimally in any emvironment. Any speaker you throw at this it will make nice with. Any genre of music is reproduced with outstanding clarity. Playing a movie track with this thing is awaesome. When you select Cinema B to watch a movie, turn your sub down!!!! Overall a great receiver and still worth as much today as it was 10 years ago!!!

Like many of the owners on here, I recently found my original purchace reciept dated 2000! I couldn't believe I have had it so long.

Still a greal bit of kit. Has proved to be supprisingly well future proofed - the 5.1 and many optical inputs helping hugely.

Still looks good, sounds great - rock solid piece of kit.

Upgrading to something new is very hard to justify as this Sony does everything so well.