Sony today introduced its latest home Audio/Video Receiver, the STR-DN1030.

At $499, the STR-DN1030 receiver features built-in Wi-Fi, AirPlay and Bluetooth as users continue the digital migration of music, not only through streaming services, but also through mobile handsets and tablets. The STR-DN1030 receiver will be available July 16 at Sony Stores and www.store.sony.com, as well as U.S. retailers.

With built-in Wi-Fi, the STR-DN1030 allows easy access to streaming media sources, with integrated applications for Sony Entertainment Network's Music Unlimited, as well as Pandora, Slacker, vTuner, and more. Built-in Wi-Fi also enables the STR-DN1030 receiver to stream music from DLNA enabled PCs and connect to wireless networked multi-room audio speakers.



The STR-DN1030 receiver also has built-in AirPlay and Bluetooth, allowing it to receive music and other media directly from files and services residing on mobile phones, computers and tablets. Users can also operate the full feature set with the free Media Remote app available for both iPhones and Android phones.

The STR-DN1030 receiver also features 7.2 Channel 1015 Watts (145 W x 7) of power and seven HD inputs. Even at low sound levels, features such as Sound Optimizer maintain the nuances of the complete sound field. Sony?s High Definition Digital Cinema Sound (HD DCS) adds depth for dramatic cinematic sound. Sound is further produced through support of Dolby TrueHD, Pro Logic IIz and dts HD enhanced audio codecs. Analog video signals are converted to 1080i via HDMI (Faroudia DCDi Edge).