Customer Ratings & Reviews

Excellent product and price, will buy it again !!!

Good product as always , worked with my speakers plug and play

First things first, what’s cool. Loving that the remote can control Pandora on my PC. Pause, move to next track, no more bringing up the program and grabbing the mouse. Remote has nice layout with every control you need. Excellent. This is a niche receiver and fills that roll nicely. For me that niche is my home office with a pair of shelf speakers driving music on the Bluetooth connection from my PC. Can see this receiver in many applications, bedroom, dorm room, man’s cave, game console, kitchen, etc. As turntables and plastic has started returning to the stage for audiophiles who are enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound the receiver includes a phono connection. The first I have seen in a long time. Kudos Sony. Listening to the Phantom of the Opera now as I write my review. The music is crisp, clear full bodied. Even on the shelve speakers it delivers brilliant sound. An exceptional listening experience. Setup was beyond simple, pair of speaker wires connected, plug in FM antenna, batteries in remote, connect your device wired or Bluetooth and power up to your favorite tunes. A few specs for those who may be considering a receiver of this class: It is a stereo unit - supports two sets of speakers (A/B) Five Audio input – one audio input is also coupled with an Audio output Phono In with signal ground Front - Portable In jack and headphones 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz 90 watts per channel No more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion FM Tuner Bluetooth Nice front panel aesthetics. Another good touch is the dimmable front panel, can be set to bright, dim or off. If you are considering a receiver along these lines I would give this Sony a look.

The Sony STRDH190 is an Ultra Modern 2-Channel Audio Receiver designed to deliver Precision Audio for 2018 & Beyond! LIKES: 1- Smarter Bluetooth Standby turns on receiver wirelessly by any phone or tablet simply by activating Bluetooth! Features Bluetooth Audio Streaming. 2- Vinyl never sounded so clear! Dedicated equalization & gain is activated with Phono Input. The resulting sound is off the charts!! The highly sensitive Phono Preamp is purposely located diagonally opposite the magnetic Power Transformer to keep inference to a minimum. 3- Uses a discrete transistor amplifier, a feature unique to the most expensive High End Power Amplifiers. A discrete amplifier produces sweet sound with much higher Signal to Note Ratio, greater Amplifier Gain, less Clipping, lower Distortion & inaudible Hiss, compared with "Amplifiers on a Chip" that are cheaper & are standard in most receivers. 4- Oversized Power Transformer exceeds power requirements at the loudest Sound Pressure Levels. Feel the weight of this receiver; the massive power transformer is most of the weight. Gone are the flickering receiver lights when you crank up a budget receiver, because it was running out of power. When an amplifier runs out of power, the sine wave audio transitions to a flat top, square wave, or DC. DC burns out speaker coils. Playing an amplifier with inadequate power source causes this phenomenon; this receiver is designed to deliver full rated 100 Watts RMS / Channel continuously without jeopardizing speaker coils. 5- Six (6) stereo inputs: 3) Standard Analog Inputs, 1) Tape or similar Input / Output, 1) Phono & Bluetooth. 6- Full Functional Remote Control 7- Auto Standby: If power is cut & restored, receiver turns back on with the exact input & volume before power was cut. This is a huge feature for a remote installation. I am using this receiver as an outdoor Deck Audio system, using Apple Airport Express with Apple AirPlay as the streaming audio input. I use a WEMO switch to energize / cut power to this receiver. Switch WEMO on & the receiver immediately turns on in the state last set up. 8- Low Profile Cabinet measures only 5 1/4" high; placement is very versatile. 9- 2) Zone A & B speakers are selectable by remote control. This means indoor & outdoor speakers, or 2 rooms of audio can be switched or operated simultaneously. 10- Front Panel 3.5mm audio input connects to Amazon Echo Dot & similar steaming audio sources or smart speakers. No need to fish around the back of the receiver to find the jack. 11- 1/4" full size front panel mounted headphone jack. 12- Built-in FM Radio with 30-station preset, remote controllable. 13- Massive 100 Watts RMS / Channel Output X 2 at 1% THD (it plays VERY LOUDLY yet Sounds PURE!). 14- Dimensions & Weight: Depth 11.2 in Width 16.9 in Height 5.2 in Weight 14.77 lbs 15- 2-Year Factory Warranty. 16- Hi-Res Audio, with high bit count on digital signals, produces higher than CD quality sound. 17- The steel reinforced chassis, located on the bottom of the receiver, is a work of art & is something to behold! More than a pretty box, this chassis is designed to be located near speakers that you crank up loudly, while absorbing & not transmitting vibration that would directly result in audio distortion heard through the speakers! SONY perfected this feature years ago for their State-Of-The-Art ES Receivers, ES Preamplifiers & ES Amplifiers. To bring such crucial technology to this 2-Channel Receiver clearly shows SONY's dedication to Pure Audio with STRDH190. 18- Sony even added vibration deadening heat sink mounts for the aluminum power transistor heat sinks, to further reduce undesirable vibration that could be transmitted and heard as distortion in the speakers. 19- Pure Direct option on the remote avoids sound coloration & yields only the cleanest tracks. 20- Designed for Speaker Impedance from 6-16 Ohm, which is basically every speaker on the market. DISLIKES: 1- The volume knob is an ideal size, but is not weighted. In the 70's, large receivers featured "Weighted Volume Control" and "Weighted Tuning Knobs". A small spin and a flywheel behind the front panel would transfer the spin effortlessly with a cool feel. Minor issue, but it would have been nice... 2- Power cord is permanently connected to the back of the receiver; I prefer a receptacle on the back of the receiver with a plug-in power cord. That enables easier routing to AV cabinets. 3- No rear panel IR Sensor. For installations in cabinets using a smart remote such as Harmony, remote transmitter eyes look better - and are invisible - when mounted to the rear panel IR Sensor if one is present on the receiver, rather than stuck on the front panel IR Sensor, with a wire hanging out. 4- No Subwoofer Output. Even though this is a 2-Channel amplifier, using a subwoofer to enhance low frequency sound can be desirable. A single RCA jack with low pass filter would have enabled a simple subwoofer connection. CONCLUSION: This is Not Your Grandfather's Receiver! With Smart Bluetooth Connection, Streaming, Phono customized for Vinyl & a Premium construction designed for delivering Pure Sound, Sony STRDH190 earns my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION!!

I bought this to replace a 40 year old Sansui Receiver. It was exhibiting some problems. I could have spent $400 to have it restored, but after that I would have had a receiver that sounded great, but had no modern conveniences like a remote (modern?) and Bluetooth with limited inputs. I was looking for a receiver in the $300 range, I was intrigued, however, by the Sony STR DH190 because of a positive review by Brent Butterworth of Wirecutter. I bought Sony SS-CS3 Tower speakers on his recommendation and have been very happy with them. I saw an “open box” unit at the store for $109 and figured “what do I have to lose? I can always take it back if I hate it.” To the contrary. This is a great sounding receiver with significantly more power than I had with the Sansui. The hookup was easy. The speaker connections were a bit of a challenge because I had used fairly thick wires. The cheap spring clips are the only downside to this receiver for me. I didn’t subtract from my review because I was able to make them work. The setup was equally as simple. I was easily able to match my speaker impedance, set up my FM presets. I won’t have to tell my kids to “press tape monitor” when they are baffled with how to get the sound from the TV out of it. I was able to name my inputs. Now for the sound. I first tried my turntable. I have a refurbished vintage Pioneer PL520 turntable that is a beast. I bought it about 2 years ago. It has never sounded this good out of my Sansui. I had a “sibilance” problem. This is the accentuated hiss when the vocalist pronounces an “s.” The Sony cured it. I was able to adjust the bass and treble (from the remote!) to get a nice warm vintage sound. I played some challenging LP’s on it right away. I started with Dire Straits “Brothers in Arms” side two. This album is incredibly well mastered. There are very complex passages and some very delicate acoustic passages that are interwoven, sometimes to the extreme (The Man’s Too Strong). “Ride Across the River” sounded amazing. The snare wraps were snappy, the high hat work was clear, and the bass was physical but never boomy. There was no hum during the tacit passages. I went on to Linda Ronstadt’s “Simple Dreams.” This record can be challenging because her vocals can be particularly intense. “Blue Bayou” in particular has some passages where her voice is incredibly strong and challenging for speakers and amps. They sounded great on this receiver through the SS-CS3’s. The quiet acoustic guitar passages and vocal harmonies were beautiful. Next to the CD player. I chose James Taylor’s “Greatest Hits.” JT can be very hissy on his “s’s.” No problem here. The acoustic guitars came off beautifully. I then went to another extreme and spun “Apostrophe’” by Frank Zappa. It took Jack Bruce’s lead bass passages in stride. I then went to Bluetooth. The tunes I played didn’t sound as good, but I blame that more on the MP3 format than the receiver. They still sounded okay. My daughter played some of her music on it and loved it. I played Radiohead’s “In Rainbows” and Iron and Wine’s “Endless Numbered Days.” It took those in stride. Thom Yorke’s vocal flourishes in “Nude” were intense and beautifully rendered. Needless to say, I am not taking it back. This receiver, to my ears, suits my needs. While not an audiophile, I am used to decent audio in the studio. An audiophile, however, is not looking for a stereo receiver. Ignore the audio snobs and trust your own ears. This receiver is a an incredible value that deserves a listen.

The Sony STRDH-190 is a fantastic entry-level stereo receiver, perfect for anyone looking to build a solid home audio setup without breaking the bank. With 100 watts of power per channel, it delivers clean and balanced sound that's more on the warm side but more than sufficient for most living spaces. One of the standout features is its Bluetooth capability, which allows you to easily stream music from your phone or other devices. This adds a modern touch to an otherwise traditional piece of audio equipment. Additionally, it has a built-in phono input, making it ideal for vinyl enthusiasts. Paired with your Audio-Technica turntable, it can really bring out the best in your records. The design is straightforward and user-friendly, with a minimalistic front panel that keeps things simple. While it may lack some of the advanced features of higher-end receivers, the STRDH-190 is reliable and easy to use, making it a great choice for those new to home audio or anyone looking for a no-nonsense receiver that gets the job done. Overall, it's an excellent value for the price, offering strong performance and essential features in a compact package.

Backstory: I decided to finally put together a second, smaller hi-fi for my work/study/brainstorming room in the house, as my "main" hi-fi, in the living room, also happens to be tied to the 52" flat-screen above it, and let's just say I don't always have access to it when I'd like to (I'm the big music person here, she's the big TV/movie person). I already had two of the required components to pull out of mothballs (turntable and cassette deck, both solid quality if a tad old), so I just needed speakers, CD player, and, of course, a receiver to (paraphrasing the Dude) tie it all together. Decided to go completely old-school, since the type of receiver I was after (two-channel-only, non-geeky control layout) is rare as hen's teeth brand-new on the market, or so I initially thought. So: got a nice used CD player. Scored a great pair of "true" bookshelf speakers (I've seen self-described "bookshelf" speakers that might fit a shelf at the New York Public Library, but not any shelf of anyplace I've actually lived), and what at first seemed a cool old receiver. Worked swell for a few weeks, then developed issues with output. After attempting a fix, I decided to sideline it and try another receiver. Receiver #2 sounded a good deal nicer, and looked the part, so I thought I was set…until it decided to lose most of its right-channel output. I knew what the problem was, but couldn't take care of it in a timely fashion, so *that* was consigned to the basement next to Vintage Receiver #1. I decided that the third go-round *had* to be the charm, so I decided to buy the best I could find without going crazy price-wise. I wasn't too hopeful: having once been in the hi-fi biz, I knew that almost everything below a certain price-point would be over-festooned home-theater stuff, which I've never had an interest here; the more music-centric gear is seriously good, but also seriously pricey, and since I already *had* a seriously-good 'fi, I wasn't in the hunt for superlative performance, just something that was decent enough for a would-be audiophile like me to just sit back, forget about the gear and dig the music. Not very hopeful, I did some absent-minded Googling, and that's where I came across Wirecutter's review of receivers, and their surprising top pick…surprising, because I'd missed the Sony among all the "cheap-seats" receivers i'd already seen. And the more I read about their pick, and why they picked it, the more-intrigued I became. Checked a few other sources for reviews, and decided to give the Sony a shot: at that price I didn't have much to lose, and this time, if I didn't like it, I wouldn't be stuck with it. Glad I did. First thing out of the way: yes, it punches quite a bit above its weight (and price-point), sounding better than any mainstream receiver selling new for well under 200 bucks has a right to. Is the best thing I've ever heard? No…because I've listened to and owned some heavy-hitting gear in the past, and set up even heavier-hitting systems for others. Keep your expectations real and I doubt you'll be disappointed. A few have critiqued the receiver for sounding "flat", particularly in regard to bass response. My ears and experience tell me the receiver isn't goosing-up the bass for the sake of immediate impression. There's a difference between *more* bass and *good* bass, and I'll aways choose the latter over the former. In the case of my tiny bookshelf speakers, there's only an issue at very low volume. Solution? set the bass to +2, and I'm good. (Not a problem at higher volume levels, BTW.) Input: Yes, a Phono input. Didn't think I'd find one in something this low-priced. Better still, it's actually quite good overall: set up my "revived" AR XA turntable and had several hours of fun pulling vinyl from the shelves, which is usually a good sign – come for the sound, stay for the tunes. (Bonus: you can adjust the gain in the Phono section, via remote, to match the output of your other music sources.) Line Inputs: It has enough of them (4, not counting the 3.5mm input jack in front), and not only are they easily controllable (via controls on the receiver or remote), but you can change each input's name, also via remote, to reflect the source component connected (CD, Tape, FLAC…or whatever comes to mind). A nice little touch. And, speaking of that remote: some have griped that you can only access certain functions via that remote, preferring buttons and knobs, and "what do I do if I lose or break the remote?" My response is (1) I *much* prefer the "minimalist" approach Sony took here, steering 180 degrees from the airliner-flight-desk approach too many AV receivers have taken up until fairly recently. The controls I likely would frequently use are large and up-front: Volume (large, and surprisingly less cheap-feeling than I was led to expect, though still not as solid-feeling as old-school stuff), Source-select, and Power (natch). There's a narrow row of buttons for controlling speaker selection (A/B), tuner function, Display, Dimmer, Bluetooth, and a tone-control bypass function Sony calls Pure Direct. Everything else, which to mind mind might rarely if ever be tweaked by most folks, is accessible via the remote. About that remote: Sony's taken the less-is-more approach even here, and for me that's a godsend: way too many companies have crammed an immense number of buttons on their remotes, too many of them identical in size and shape, with descriptive lettering so small under each button (lookin' at you, Yamaha) that you might need a magnifying glass to get things right, even if you're far from geezer-aged. You can get to grips with the Sony in fairly short time, and likely get to the point of manipulating the basic functions by "feel" alone. There's a lot of remote-ness to love: tone controls are strictly via remote, as are things like tuner presets (30 in total, but you can have your three favorite stations programmed into three buttons on the remote, which – get this – will also turn on the receiver if it's turned off at the time), and the "Amp Menu", which can do even more than I care to get into here, but rest assured that the process isn't nearly as arcane as your typical 7.1 home-theater behemoth. And it's nearly all worthwhile. A few notable party tricks: - Bluetooth Standby: After you pair a smartphone to the receiver, you can turn on the receiver from the phone. - Standby Mode: The receiver will turn itself off after 20 minutes in the absence of any playback activity (except FM tuner operation). - The Dimmer function has three positions for the display: Normal, Dim, and Off. In the "Off" position, the display remains off until you utilize the remote, in which case the display softly lights up to display the current status and/or change you've made, then turns off again. Once upon a time, you paid dearly for stuff like this. Caveats: Much has been made about the speaker terminals. Yes, I wish they'd equipped the thing with something beefier. But, belies it or not, I've suffered with flimsier examples of this type of connector in components where the particles involved should've known better, especially at the prices being asked. (And, yes, you can go as large as 14-gauge speaker cable with this, which is plenty–more is overkill IMO, and you could manage with a bit less. Again, we're not going for world-records here.) The FM Antenna: This is one area where I'm afraid Sony messed up, but even here there's a fix: Sony elected to use an oddball antenna connector for FM reception, and the wire they include is indeed pathetic. But…that connector is the same kind that is used for battery-connectors in things like cordless landline phones, and are accessible through numerous parties online. All you need is to get one, connect the wires to a conventional antenna hookup, and you're good. So: Yes, for the price, this thing is ridiculously good. Yes, of course, you can find something "better", but unless you blow a good deal more cash for an esoteric brand, you'll also likely be paying for a ton of other stuff you may not want or need, which does little more than get in the way of what you *do* want and need, especially if music is the main thing, if not the only thing, you care about. Highly Recommended.

Even though the world has gone digital, sometimes it’s really nice to get back to basics. That’s especially true when it comes to audio. There are quite a few input devices that are still analog in nature and it can be difficult to connect them to quality speakers in this day and age. Sony has a high-quality receiver that does just that. The Sony STR-DH190 is a stereo receiver with phono input and Bluetooth® connectivity. It provides the user with the ability to connect up to 6 analog input devices to stereo speakers. Sony designed this receiver specifically for bringing together vinyl and digital music sources. With it, you can switch between analog and digital sources effortlessly. You can connect devices through phono/RCA inputs or Bluetooth. The receiver is a substantial piece of equipment. First of all, it looks great. It has a sleek, futuristic design and an LCD screen that displays the selected input and a variety of other information. The Bluetooth connection is considered ‘smarter’ than other Bluetooth inputs based off of the fact that you have the option to turn on the receiver straight from your paired smartphone or tablet when the receiver is in standby mode. In the box, you will find the receiver with built-in power cable, an instruction manual, remote, batteries, and an antennae wire for the FM receiver (built-in). The receiver is easy to set up. You simply plug in your selected inputs into the back of the receiver and then connect your output speakers through standard speaker wire. Then you power it on. The receiver works very well with a standard set up and music sounds amazing when you use it (I connected an old turntable to it). I thought the receiver was easy to set up and has been just as easy to use. Connecting through Bluetooth was pretty easy, too. I recommend this for anyone who is looking to improve up their audio system or listen to older formats in a new way. It’s a very handy product that can provide different ways of listening to various formats.

I bought a Sony STR-DH130 sometime around 2012 or 2013 and have been using it every day. It's served me well, but lately it was showing sides of aging, most notably they when I would press the "display" button on the front of the unit it would randomly perform other functions, such as increasing the treble by one or changing the input source. Even though it worked fine with the remote, I figured I'd get ahead of the eventual failure and replace it. My setup is pretty simple- cable box, PS4 and Blu-ray player all fed into a 50-inch TV via HDMI, with sound coming out of the TV via a 3.5mm to RCA cable into the receiver, then the speaker output going into a Polk PSW108 subwoofer which then feeds into a pair of Klipsch R-51M bookshelf speakers. It's a setup which has served me well, so I decided to stick with a 2.0 channel receiver again. This receiver has a few upgrades over the STR-DH130. First, power is a little better, 100 x 2 versus 90 x 2. Second, the addition of Bluetooth is a nice feature and works well with my iPhone. Third, the phono input is not something I plan to use but it's good to know it's there if I ever change my mind. Finally, the "portable in" input on the front is a nice touch, it's something I always felt was lacking on the STR-DH130. Setup took about 15 minutes- the hardest part was running the power cord behind my entertainment center. A detachable cord would have been easier, the cord on this unit is hard-wired. Once that problem was solved, connecting the speakers and the audio input was simple, Sound quality is nice, no different than with the STR-DH130, but that's fine as I was happy with the sound quality on that unit, So why not 5 stars? A few small things that I personally feel could have been better. First, I know that this is a 2.0 unit, not 2.1, but I really wish there was a subwoofer out. There were no 2.1 units at my local Best Buy, and it looks like there are not any available to order at this time, which forces you to go with a 5.1 or 7.1 unit if you want that subwoofer out. Second, the delay from when you turn this unit on until the sound comes on is a lot longer than the STR-DH130- it's about 10 seconds versus 5 on the old unit. It's just long enough to make you wonder if the receiver is on before it clicks, and you hear the sound. Third, there are no EQ adjustments other than basic bass and treble. This is the same as the STR-DH130, but it seems that over time Sony would have added some EQ settings. Fourth, the FM antenna is a small wire with a proprietary connector, even though I rarely listen to FM radio I tested it and only got a couple of stations. Finally, some of the features (like balance) are hidden in the AMP menu, which is not easy to navigate. These are minor issues which may or may not matter to you. For my purposes it's a very nice unit which sounds good and has a few new upgrades since the last time I purchased a basic Sony 2.0 channel receiver, and I am very satisfied with it!

The bluetooth feature is super convenient and still sounds better than I had anticipated even though I bought it only for my turntable! Upgraded from my Harman/Kardon 330i and was instantly suprised with the quality of the sound and how crisp the audio was. The adjustable bass and treble on the remote are really all you need for an equalizer. Low end sounds great for all genres and all eras of music if you’re a soundcloud guy or love your real authentic drum kits and distorted bass guitars. Very powerful and loud! Fantastic value built in phono!! Only thing I can comment on is the volume and tuning dials are a little stiff but they may come with my preference for no resistance.

I will admit it sounded a bit thin then I connected the "high level in" on a 150 watt 12" active subwoofer to the B channel of the receiver. It doesnt cut watts in half for A/B to run at the same time because the crossover in the subwoofer makes it essentially invisible to the receiver. I have no over heating issues, because it barely gets warm. I even ran a 7 band EQ through the phono which really brought it to life. It's the best sounding stereo I ever owned. The bluetooth sounds great too. I also make sure the built in EQ in my phone is adjusted for the bluetooth audio. It all sounds fantasic and its LOUD!

I had an old Sony receiver that was amazing. It crapped out on me after 35 years. I’ve been trying to get it fixed for the last six months. I would’ve paid anywhere from $200 to $300 to get it fixed but nobody would fix it locally. So I stuffed it in the garage and decided to buy a new unit. I bought this BASIC unit right before Christmas so that when family VISITED over the holidays, I would have something to play music from my phone. Although this unit is basic the sound it pushes out is crisp and I’m very pleased with it. Other features that I like is the ability to connect two pair of speakers to the unit, and of course the ability to connect a Bluetooth device to it without having to use the aux with a RCA jack. I also like the simple operations but that comes with some cons because I don’t have the pro logic or cinema options for a center speaker or two rear speakers. However, this unit will hold me over until supplies for receivers are back to normal. And for the price of 170, I think it was worth the investment. I really don’t have anything bad to say about the unit because the value for what I got is worth it. I will say though, had there been other options to fulfill all of my needs, I probably would not have purchased this unit but rather invested in a unit that cost twice as much. Great value for the money is all I can say.

The unit is very straightforward and was a great replacement for a similar Sony receiver that just gave up after decades of service. The sound is clean and setup was a breeze. I can confirm that the lowend seems a little more reserved than a vintage amp, but a lot of that also depends on what you plug into it, and what your speakers are capable of delivering. The built-in phono preamp here seems especially flat. Not weak, but just lacking dynamic range. This might not bother you if you are upgrading from a picnic player and bookshelf speakers, but it falls short of what many might expect from a hi-fi setup. Many new turntables have a powered line-out option, which definitey works better here. But if your player lacks this feature, you can simply get a small preamp (one with EQ ideally) for your turntable and run that into a standard input. More work, yes, but still cheaper than shelling out hundreds just for more wattage, or for a bunch of features you don’t need.

Great receiver for just listening to audio. No AV surround sound complications, just left and right with Bluetooth and phono inputs!! Simple and easy at a great price. Bought at Christmas for a gift, had the features they didn't know they wanted!

With the return in popularity of vinyl records, I was looking to upgrade my sound system with a new receiver and speakers. I have always trusted SONY products for their reliability, and quality. Choosing the STRDH190 receiver, at an outstanding price, had proved to be the right choice, along with a great pair of SONY speakers. It has plenty of inputs, including a PHONO input, and two separate sets of speaker outputs. The remote makes it very easy to use, and it sounds great. It has enough power to fill up the room with pounding, clear sound. I have no regrets. I also added a CD player to the system.

The heart of a stereo system is the receiver (or in some cases an amp). It’s the center of the process. It gathers info from components that start the process such as a turntable and than send that info to speakers. It must do so with little distortion. And it needs to be versatile enough to run this process in an orderly manner. This little Sony Receiver does this well. It has several inputs by which it gathers sound from various sources such as a turntable. And the sound it puts out is very clean. It seems to do a good job in almost all areas concerning sound reproduction. Almost unnoticeable distortion with good stereo separation. It has more than adequate power at 100 Watts per channel. The phono preamp sounds fine. The controls are nice with a good feel. It has a nice sleek look. It receives Bluetooth easily enough. There are a few issues. It cannot transmit Bluetooth which could be a problem for some equipment one might choose to use. Also the FM antenna is a fully dedicated wire to input system. In a word it’s terrible. Barely brings in a station. And being fully dedicated, it cannot be easily upgraded. One has to employ a smart phone as a tuner and than use Bluetooth. That’s not good. At any rate, all considered, this is a good receiver that was almost very good. It’s a nice start for a newbie or for someone with limited demands for power and usage. Recommendable with some reservations.

Once we decided to finally replace our wonderful but aging 1980 Kenwood receiver, we were faced with a serious dilemma: what to replace it with? There are plenty of expensive high-end stereo receivers out there, but are they *really* worth it? Maybe if cost were no object, I wouldn't care, but most of us have to do other things with our money, like eat or have a roof over their heads. Most of the searches put this receiver at the top of the list, which annoyed me. Mostly because I had (spoiler: past tense) a long-standing issue with Sony dating back to the 1980s. My spouse convinced me to finally put it to rest and order this receiver. Boy, am I glad that we did. First off, it sounds just as good as our Kenwood, and takes up about 40% of the space. It has a real phono input, and three aux inputs, one of which is perfect for a tape deck. I would've preferred two tape inputs for dubbing, but en external box works just as well. The look is very clean, and there aren't a lot of unnecessary frills. I do have one or two nitpicks, though. The biggest is the connection for the FM antenna, which looks more like s fan connector on a motherboard than a real set of screw terminals or a coax connection. I'm STILL trying to figure out how I'm going to patch in a better antenna. Also, I miss having AM. Yeah, I know, but there are still a few really good AM stations out there, and it'd be nice to have the option to listen to them. HD FM would also be nice, but again I'm nitpicking. Overall, I've not seen a better value out there. We've had plenty of gear over the years from every manufacturer, and I'd put this Sony receiver up against any of them. Once I got over my snit with Sony, ir became obvious stat hey still care about good stereo music.

Background: Inherited a set of passive speakers for my turntable (Audio-technica LP-120) and needed to invest in a receiver. Was looking for a product that had great reviews and that wasn't a ridiculous price. I think this may be it! Review: Really happy with this receiver. This product definitely elevates the listening experience if you have a turn table. The speaker combination with this receiver was awesome and it was even better when you hook up a pair of headphones and you can really listen. The set up for this system was straight forward, and the variety of different inputs makes it really convenient. My girlfriend loves to listen to music through her phone and the bluetooth capabilities is perfect for her. Compared to other receivers, i know you can invest more and get a better listening experience but if you are just a casual listener and need something that does the job and does it right...this will do it for you.

Ive been using it for about a month its got plenty of power for 6 speakers! It sounds great the Bluetooth is very seemless 10/10 product!

Paired these with a set of Sony core series 5" bookshelf speakers and the sound was fantastic. The receiver itself is sturdy, heavy, easy to set up, bluetooth pairs very well and very little delay in latency. Occasional connection hiccups. The phono amp outputs a very clean and powerful sound when hooked up to a record player. They can get plenty loud too, with not much distortion. Pure direct function sounds cleaner than normal as if by removing muddled bass or low ends. Some songs sound better with pure direct off, so it depends. Overall, great entry level receiver for music enthusiasts.