Panasonic SA-XR57S A/V Receivers

Panasonic SA-XR57S A/V Receivers 

DESCRIPTION

The Panasonic SA-XR57 Home Theater Receiver in silver offers superb sound quality with Dolby Digital, Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 and Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoders that allow this 7.1-channel 700+Watt A/V receiver to produce realistic soundscapes that will make you feel like you are inside the movie, concert, or game. Ready for use with HDTV, Super Audio CD, DVD Audio, and more, the SA-XR57 with multiple sound field listening modes will turn your home into a movie theater, jazz club, arcade hall, and more at the touch of a button. Features such as full digital amplification, component video and digital connections, a front panel A/V input, a universal remote, and more make the SA-XR57 a serious receiver ready to impress even the most discriminating home theater enthusiast.

USER REVIEWS

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[Aug 13, 2021]
merry02


Strength:

I was very encouraged to find this site. The reason being that this is such an informative post. Thanks for sharing!

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Weakness:

Nothing at all

Model Year:
1899
OVERALL
RATING
5
[May 24, 2021]
Karkkelley5277


Strength:

The Panasonic SA-XR57 Home Theater Receiver in silver offers superb sound quality with Dolby Digital, Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 and Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoders that allow this 7.1-channel 700+Watt A/V receiver to produce realistic soundscapes that will make you feel like you are inside the movie, concert. surface preparation equipment

Weakness:

Haven't found any yet.

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[May 17, 2021]
Chris889


Strength:

For a basic 7.1 receiver, it works very well. Sound quality via my Paradigm 5.1 setup is excellent and the inputs are almost as configurable as I'd like. Lack of HDMI switching (only 1 HDMI in/1 HDMI out) is a bit of a limitation, but for the price, it's expected (as is the lack of upconversion, but for upconversion, you'd have to spend $500-700 at a minimum) and hence for the price, Paired up with a Logitech Harmony 880 at the moment, both are excellent. Very pleased. Hangover bike light

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Dec 27, 2020]
DozerCSX


Strength:

Terrific. Has 7x discrete digital amps for 7.1 which can be reallocated to support bi-amp configuration in the L/R front towers. It pulls the far back amps to create a 5.1 setup with the front towers bi-amped. It has an even cooler 2.1 configuration which uses 3x amps per channel (300 watts!) in a stereo bi-amp configuration. It's oddly and cooly light weight from the all-digital amp design.

Weakness:

The only weakness is that it has a single HDMI output and single input which only supports 1080i, so that's the max video resolution you can run while passing through the incredible sound over HDMI. You must also use a 1080i HDMI switcher for more video inputs. While it has 7x discrete amps, it's not truly 7.1 as all seven amps can only be accessed through the surround modes. The max discrete surround channels are via Dolby Digital EX (6.1 discrete channels, with the back surrounds getting the same signal). Still, it sounds pretty darn great. Not many things come close too this rig with a quality digital source.

Price Paid:
300
Purchased:
Used  
Model Year:
2004
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Dec 10, 2007]
Stliong
AudioPhile

Strength:

The cleanest most accurate amplifier in the world that's also HDMI, biamp, and biwire capable in a single box. No analog amp can match the clarity and accuracy of this receiver. Heck, I've sold my Krell and Bryston for it.

Weakness:

No built in digital crossover to complete the built-in digital biamp+biwire. But I guess that's asking too much from a sub $500 receiver. THD can be better but that's an inherent problem with all digital amp designs. Bad recordings really sound bad due to the transparency. Initial setup is primitive with no on screen menu.

I never ever give 5 stars on both value and overall ratings, but this single product clearly deserves it. Simply the most advanced, no analog signal involved, digital amp in the world. The SA-XR700 is better due to the blue-ray disc compatibility but at twice the price why bother, though even at its price of $800 I'd still get it over Yamahas and Denons. I currently use it with Onkyo DV-SP504 DVD/SACD player that's claimed to be the most accurate when used as a transport, I must say with this receiver and HDMI, SACD sounds better on the CD layer than the analog DSD layer. With the Newform Research R630 ribbons, it's just the most accurate system I've ever built though it may not be suitable for those looking for sweet tube-like sound.

Similar Products Used:

Integrateds from Musical Fidelity, Krell, Bryston, Roksan, Sim Audio. Receivers from Harman, Denon, and Yamaha.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jun 14, 2007]
mnorman2001
AudioPhile

Strength:

Sound

Weakness:

Set-Up

I have had the opportunity to have this receiver in my system after getting some great advice from someone in the industry. Basically he told me that this out does receivers many, many times it's price and he is right.
I cannot believe how good this sounds after it is set up properly. It is not pretty, it is a bit of a pain to set up but if you are interested in an immense amount of detail and loads of clean power this is the ticket. I have not used anything this inexpensive for 20 years and can't believe it!
The only negative thing about it's sound it that if the DVD/CD sounds bad it will sound terrible as everything is revealed warts and all. With a great sounding disc it is pure magic. If you like your gear to sound warm I don’t think this would work out, otherwise it is a fantastic. I will be picking one of these for sure.

Similar Products Used:

Denon,Nad,Yamaha,Bryston

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jun 14, 2007]
Norman
AudioPhile

Strength:

Ridiculous value,solid sound and great detail

Weakness:

a little awkward to set up

I have had the opportunity to have this receiver in my system after getting some great advice from someone in the industry. Basically he told me that this out does receivers many, many times it's price and he is right.
I cannot believe how good this sounds after it is set up properly. It is not pretty, it is a bit of a pain to set up but if you are interested in an immense amount of detail and loads of clean power this is the ticket. I have not used anything this inexpensive for 20 years and can't believe it!
The only negative thing about it's sound it that if the DVD/CD sounds bad it will sound terrible as everything is revealed warts and all. With a great sounding disc it is pure magic. If you like your gear to sound warm I don’t think this would work out, otherwise it is a fantastic

Similar Products Used:

Denon,Yamaha,Bryston,NAD

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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