Customer Ratings & Reviews

I've put together a few stereo component systems over the (many) years and have listened to several friend's very high-end systems. This can't match them but read on. I was really looking for a new integrated amp rather than a receiver for a rec room/office system but kept coming back to this unit based on features and value even though I'll never use the tuner section. On sale, I purchased this for $1.50 per amp. You just can't beat that for SONY reliability & quality. It's not high end and it doesn't have surround sound/home theater features or even a sub-out, but if you want to listen to music, especially higher quality inputs like vinyl records that are not over Bluetooth or compressed files, the 100 watts per channel @ 8 Ohm is as much as you'll need. Put your saved money into a pair of good passive speakers and you will be very pleased. I'm also using this unit as my pre-amp to create needle-drops of all my vinyl records and it's less expensive than a standalone DAC/pre-amp for that purpose and you don't need a turntable with USB to get it done. Put a piece of masking tape over the SONY nameplate and play it for your friends with more expensive components. They'll think you're brilliant.

Pruduce sounds great. The 8 ohm amplifier matches my 8 ohm Bose speakers much better then my old 4 0hm sony amplifier. Sound is more clear and richer.

I nice stereo receiver for the money. I have four Klipsch speakers and it drives them fairly well. Overall a good bang for your buck. I definitely would purchase another one.

Powerful unit for the WPC. I love the fact that it has a phono input. I've been waiting for some time to listen to my LP's again. Couldn't beat the price either. Love it. Just don't lose the remote if you want to adjust the treble/bass.

Clean clear sound. Easy to set up. I bought a more expensive amp just to return it and get this one.

It is very straightforward to setup. Great inexpensive stereo receiver. If you are looking for a two-channel stereo setup with the capability of using a blue tooth connection or a turntable (without a built-in phono preamp), then this should suit your needs. I replaced an out-of-date AV receiver with this (I only needed a stereo setup). I use it with relatively nice bookshelf speakers and I think the speakers you use with this amp make a much bigger difference than the actual quality of the amp itself.

Plenty of power. Bluetooth picks up all around the floor it's on. It's a pity the unit doesn't also have bass and treble knobs. That's only on the remote. The biggest shame is that it doesn't have an AM radio which I would use for sports games. I'll have to buy an AM radio and send the output to the unit.

This receiver is everything I hoped it would be! Plenty of power, and the sound is great. The Bluetooth works great as well. I would recommend this receiver to anyone who wants an economical source for their music.

Great basic amp, especially if your e using a turntable. Pairs well with a decent set of bookshelf speakers. You get great separation; however, if you desire bass, you’ll have to get a sub. Overall, a great second system or basic system for vinyl.

This Sony receiver is a great value for the money. Very easy to use and has enough features to be fairly flexible. Can hook up 2 sets of speakers at once and has bluetooth. If you are looking for a solid receiver for a decent price, that is very functional and don't need a lit of bells and whistles, this is a good choice.

Great sound, sturdy construction, Easy to set up, and top notch sound quality. I'm surprised at how strong FM radio signals tune in. Bluetooth feature is wonderful and you can even change songs on your device with remote control. Sony Rocks!!!

When I pulled my old receiver/amplifier out of the closet, I found that the phono input was not working. I tried some simple fixes, but to no avail. I decided to upgrade to a modern receiver/amplifier, so I began my search on Best Buy's website. The only receiver in my price range that even had a phono input was the Sony. In addition, it had Bluetooth connectivity and enough additional inputs to allow me to hook up all my input devices! I am even able to use the front input jack to plug in my piano keyboard and it sounds awesome through the system. I get to listen to my records again, connect my Bluetooth devices, run my TV audio through the stereo, and play my keyboard! I am very pleased with this receiver/amplifier!!

Bought this for my TV stereo and works with the Dish network remote for volume up and down and power off. The sound quality is good.

Very nice receiver for the price for me. I bought it only to drive a turntable and a pair of Sony SS-CS5 bookshelf speakers. A very good speaker/receiver combo that doesn't break the bank. Not trying to be an audiophile hipster. Just wanted a high quality sound for the money. Sony nailed it. Only complaint I would have is what others have said. The volume knob is not good. Unlike every other Sony receiver I have owned, this knob is all resistance. No feeling of smoothness in rotation. But it has a remote, so I don't have to be reminded of it too much. Minor complaint for an overall great setup. Works well with the Audio Technica AT-LP3.

This stereo receiver is incredible! It was terribly easy to set up and effortlessly connects to all of my Bluetooth devices. For the cost, it cannot be beaten.

One of the better options for something that’s affordable, but still maintains some of the features and frequency strength that other more expensive receivers offer. I would definitely recommend this receiver to people who don’t have much experience with sound systems or who are just trying to set up a rather simple home stereo setup. Easy to operate, fairly simple to hook up speakers to the receiver, it even has a phono port/built in preamp for a turntable/record player!

Incredible value receiver. Hooked up all my old equipment. Sound great. 100 watts per channel delivers!

I needed a traditional receiver with turntable inputs to replace a previous Sony that finally lost a stereo channel. This one does the trick; great sound and easy to use!

Connected to our 65" LG OLED TV - great sound quality

This receiver had such excellent reviews for the price point & did not disappoint! I’ve had 4 in wall Polk audio speakers in my living room for 5 years not working because my ex husband took the receiver when he moved out. It felt daunting to figure it out but with the help of YouTube & Best Buy electronic techs I now have beautiful surround sound again :) I figure it’s possible real sound quality nerds might find this lacking but for a simple and easy hook up the sound is perfect. Bluetooth is reliable & I couldn’t be happier.