What Hi-Fi 5 Star Review *****
Getting the amp set up is as easy as ever, with Sony’s graphical user interface clear and easy to understand. The built-in wi-fi picks up our network with no issue
Musical performance from Sony’s AV receivers is among the best available, in part because they are tuned in stereo first, before being tuned for surround. It really shows. Rhythmically the DN860 shows up where a lot of AV receivers fall down, timing well and with precision.

It’s a cohesive presentation that does well dynamically, rising and falling in tempo as it should do, and showing off a musical knowhow that we don’t always expect from home cinema amps at this price

Power and Processing:
7-channel amplifier
95 watts per channel into 6 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.09% THD, with 2 channels driven
Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration for easy, accurate speaker setup
upscales standard-definition video signals to HD and Ultra HD (up to 4K)
Digital and Streaming Music Options:
built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free Internet radio, and music services
Apple AirPlay for streaming music from an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or computer running iTunes
Google Cast enabled for streaming music from the cloud with compatible mobile apps
includes support for Spotify®, Pandora® Internet radio, Music Unlimited, and TuneIn Internet radio (subscription required for some services)
DLNA certified for streaming music from compatible networked computers and devices
plays high-resolution digital music files (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from a compatible smartphone, tablet, or computer
LDAC™ technology enables transfer of high-resolution audio content via Bluetooth connection
NFC-compatible for one-touch pairing with compatible smartphones
MHL-ready HDMI input for accessing content from select Android smartphones and tablets
one-touch screen mirroring with Miracast™ enabled smartphones and tablets
front-panel USB input gives you a direct digital connection for your iPod for improved sound quality
Connections:
HDMI 2.0 audio/video switching: 5 in, 1 out
HDCP 2.2 technology ensures compatibility with upcoming 4K UltraHD sources and TVs (SAT/CATV input and monitor output only)
front-panel USB port for audio playback from an iPod, iPhone, or USB memory device
composite video switching: 2 in, 1 out
digital audio inputs: 2 optical and 1 coaxial
4 analog stereo audio inputs
no phono input — to connect a turntable you’ll need to add a phono preamp
preamp outputs for 2 powered subwoofers
outputs for seven speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R)
Surround Back channel outputs can also be used as Front High or Front B speakers, or to bi-amp compatible Front speakers
Ethernet port
1/4″ headphone jack
General Features:
4K and 3D pass-through
HDMI standby pass-through allows access to all HDMI connected devices without having to power on the receiver
free Sony SongPal app lets you use your Apple or Android device as a Wi-Fi remote; SongPal Link wirelessly connects compatible Sony components for whole-home audio
BRAVIA™ Sync for one-remote operation with compatible Sony components
IP Control lets you operate the receiver from a web browser control screen on a Windows PC connected to your home network
intuitive on-screen user interface (via HDMI only)
dual Wi-Fi antennas
30 FM presets
remote control
17″W x 6-1/8″H x 13-9/16″D
weight: 18.3 lbs.