Technics SA-DX930 Audio/Video Receiver

Technics SA-DX930 Audio/Video Receiver

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
The Technics SA-DX930 receiver features Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic decoding. In surround mode, the receiver boasts a muscular 100 watts for each of its five channels. The receiver also offers a knob for input source selection and two knobs for surround sound format.

On the connectivity front, the receiver has three sets of audio-video jacks, a composite monitor input, and a moving-magnet phono input. There are three digital inputs, but no digital output, and the Technics SA-DX930 lacks S-video connections.

Other features include a digital AM/FM tuner with 30 presets, five sound field controls (hall, club, theater, live, simulated surround), bass/treble controls, a white fluorescent display, a front 0.25-inch headphone jack, a well-ventilated chassis, and a small fan to keep things cool. There is also a universal remote control with 10-key track selection buttons.

The receiver comes with a one-year parts and labor warranty.

Product Description:
Today's multi-channel theater sound systems bring an unprecedented level of power, realism, and excitement to the film soundtracks you experience in movie theaters. And now, advancements in decoding technology have brought sophisticated multi-channel movie sound reproduction into the home. Technics home theater receivers offer all features you'll find particularly exciting for high-performance playback on both movies and your favorite music.This receiver has a Dolby Digital/DTS decoder built-in for full 5.1-channel sound out of the box. Of course, it also has six-channel input for an external DD/DTS decoder, such as Technics' SH-AC500D. The SA-DX930 delivers 100W to each of the five main channels (1kHz, 8 ohms, 0.9% THD) or 100W x 2 in stereo mode (20Hz-20kHz, 8 ohms, 0.05% THD). With Technics' Sound Field Control, the receiver can simulate a variety of performance environments even with non-surround sources. Users can select Hall, Club, Live, Theater and Simulated Surround (for mono sources). Other features include subwoofer outputs for direct connection of an active subwoofer; front A/V inputs, useful for temporary connections such as a camcorder; large speaker terminals in the rear; and a universal, DVD-capable remote control. The SA-DX930 can handle four audio and three video sources, including two digital sources.

Technics SA-DX930 Audio/Video Receiver
Average customer rating:

Technics Can't Make A Good Surround Sound Receiver

Almost 3 years and not one problem

My Thoughts

It's not that bad

Heat problem solution.

Technics SA-DX930 Audio/Video Receiver

Manufacturer: Technics
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

100 watts x 5 channels

Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic decoding

5 sound field controls (hall, club, live, theater, simulated surround)

Subwoofer output

Universal remote with 10-key track selection

ASIN: B00004TIZS

Product Description

Today's multi-channel theater sound systems bring an unprecedented level of power, realism, and excitement to the film soundtracks you experience in movie theaters. And now, advancements in decoding technology have brought sophisticated multi-channel movie sound reproduction into the home. Technics home theater receivers offer all features you'll find particularly exciting for high-performance playback on both movies and your favorite music.This receiver has a Dolby Digital/DTS decoder built-in for full 5.1-channel sound out of the box. Of course, it also has six-channel input for an external DD/DTS decoder, such as Technics' SH-AC500D. The SA-DX930 delivers 100W to each of the five main channels (1kHz, 8 ohms, 0.9% THD) or 100W x 2 in stereo mode (20Hz-20kHz, 8 ohms, 0.05% THD). With Technics' Sound Field Control, the receiver can simulate a variety of performance environments even with non-surround sources. Users can select Hall, Club, Live, Theater and Simulated Surround (for mono sources). Other features include subwoofer outputs for direct connection of an active subwoofer; front A/V inputs, useful for temporary connections such as a camcorder; large speaker terminals in the rear; and a universal, DVD-capable remote control. The SA-DX930 can handle four audio and three video sources, including two digital sources.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Technics SA-DX930 receiver features Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic decoding. In surround mode, the receiver boasts a muscular 100 watts for each of its five channels. The receiver also offers a knob for input source selection and two knobs for surround sound format.

The receiver comes with a one-year parts and labor warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Technics Can't Make A Good Surround Sound Receiver.......2004-01-02

Technics had a great reputation for producing a high quality, long lasting product in a reasonable price range. I purchased a SA-DX930 about three years ago after my first Technics surround sound receiver took a dump after about five years of use. It worked well right up until it crashed and burned. Before I had these last two Technics receivers I had a Technics non-surround stereo receiver for ten years. I sold it to a friend, it was working just fine and they kept it for several years after that. I don't think Technics can make a decent, good quality, long lasting surround sound receiver. I know one thing I've learned my lesson, Technics use to be a quality product but not any more. This time I'm going to do my research and buy the best I can in my budget but I can guarantee you this it won't be a Technics! And it's to bad because they use to be a great product for the money.

Almost 3 years and not one problem.......2002-06-26

I purchased this receiver from my local Circuit City almost right after it came out. I have used it constantly for the past 3 years and never had one problem. I have not altered the system in any way, such as those described in earlier reviews. It has been hooked up to my big-screen TV, my playstation and playstation 2, my DVD player, tape deck, and CD player. Never once have I noticed a problem. Maybe I have just gotten lucky, but for my money I couldn't have purchased a better receiver. It has everything I could need.

My Thoughts.......2002-06-15

For all the rest of the unsatisfied people writing reviews with complaints. My experience with all receivers Ive had (many) is to give them proper ventilation and dont put anything on top of them. What I mean by proper ventilation is explained in the owners manual. This receiver does not cost enough to warrant such protest like the ones Ive read. You get what you pay for. For anybody considering the Technics sa-dx930 go ahead I will back it, mainly because of the cooling fan that comes on when you turn up the volume. The sound quality is great for this price point too! My favorite and main receiver is the Sa-ax7 (Technics) with the VGCA amplifier.

It's not that bad.......2002-04-11

I bought this SADX930 when Ward's closed for good. Well ya the fuse blew but I put the 1.6 fuse in and no problems since. What I did for the heat was drilled a hole (with a dremel) just above where the power thing is (by the fan) it is 12v so its kinda loud BUT the system runs cool even when left on for long periods of time. The only reason this doesn't get a 5 star is because it never has been able to play DTS, it always detects dolby digital 5.1 but not the DTS. I read somewhere that someone was having the same problem and said something about going to the repair shop and getting a new one put in (haven't tried this yet). Other then that the thing is a great intro product. While I wouldn't suggest to anyone to go out and get this, if your low on cash and don't mind moding something a little its realy not that bad.

Heat problem solution........2002-03-11

I found the solution here:
http://www.audioreview.com/A-V+Receivers/Technics,SA-DX930/PRD_118843_2718crx.aspx

It's a great step-by step. I had the receiver for over a year and then ended up blowing the fuse due to heat buildup when I absent-mindedly covered my stereo center with plastic while painting. Any receiver will run hot. Technics' problem seems to be they put the threshold too high for the thermal fan to get activated.

Here it is copied (thanks to Paul from Colorado Springs);
I purchased at RadioShack the following parts: 270-1051 four-pack 1.6A fuse, 273-0243 12V DC 3" fan, 273-1631 AT&T 9-12V AC adapter, for a total cost of $29.97 plus tax. I chose the AT&T adapter as it was the smallest size and cheapest unit which would provide a 9V DC source (12V runs too loud).

Step 1: Unplug and open unit cover by removing six screws. Locate blown 1A fuse, one of three fuses hanging from circuit board on transformer. Fuse is closest to outside of unit. Replace with 1.6A fuse. Replace unit cover.

Step 2: Remove two philips screws which attach existing fan to back of unit. Remove 1/8" thick plastic fan cover plate, leave fan connected and in place. New fan has two flanges (front & back) with small holes for mounting screws.
*Expand two of these holes on the back flange with a 1/4" dia. drill, which permits the two screws to push all the way through to the front flange.* (I didn't both with this.. I just cut the 2 -not all 4- screw holes on the front so I could put the screws in the back of the new fan) Piggy back the new fan onto the existing fan and reattach the two screws through both fans and into the unit back.

Step 3: Cut the output cable of the AC adapter to about a 12" length. Strip insulation from this cable and the new fan cable. Test polarity of adapter/fan leads (white stripe on adapter cable matched red fan lead on mine) to ensure fan operates. Join fan and adapter leads with technique of your preference. Ensure the adapter is set to 9V DC and plug into the switched AC outlet on unit back. The adapter sitcks out sideways about 1-2".
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Now, I've been running this a few days and no problems. The unit stays way cool since the new fan is on all the time, and the unit won't blow a fuse as easily with the 1.6 amp. You don't have to worry about ventilation and stand-alone fans, also. The unit works great, with digital/optical in and outputs.

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