The STR-DH190 is an integrated amplifier by Sony that delivers 90 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms. It was released in 2018. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. It also has a phono input, so a turntable can connect straight to it. The Sony STR-DH190 has an MSRP of $248.
Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Sony STR-DH190 is rated at 90 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Sony provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.09% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 90 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.09%
Built-in Sources
Most integrated amplifiers expect you to bring your own source. Sony STR-DH190 does not:
How loud will 90 watts actually play in your room? →
Which speakers suit the Sony STR-DH190?
90 W into 8 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Sony STR-DH190 is rated at 90 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 61 to 90 watts band. The next band up is 91 to 120 watts, which is worth about 1.5dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the Up to 60 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the Sony STR-DH190 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Sony STR-DH190, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Inputs
- Phono Input
- 0 Optical Digital Input
- 0 Coaxial Digital Input
Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
Sony STR-DH190 features built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Sony STR-DH190 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓90 watts per channel into 8 ohms.
- ✓Phono stage built in, so a turntable needs no separate preamplifier.
- ✓Bluetooth for playing straight from a phone.
- ✓Built-in FM only tuner.
- ✗Analogue inputs only - a TV, computer or CD transport needs an external DAC.
Sony STR-DH190 External Dimensions and Weight
Sony STR-DH190 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 5.25inch x 16.94inch x 11.88inch (133.4mm x 430.3mm x 301.8mm ). The unit weighs
6.7 kg (14.8 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Sony STR-DH190 is approximately 1298.6cm2 / 201.3inch2.
- Width: 430.3mm (16.94")
- Height: 133.4mm (5.25")
- Depth: 301.8mm (11.88")
- Weight: 6.7 kg (14.8 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1298.6cm2 / 201.3inch2
- Volume: ~17.3 liter / 4.6 gallon
Warranty
2 Years of parts warranty and 2 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the Sony STR-DH190 by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
Sony |
| Full Model Name |
Sony STR-DH190 |
| Release Date |
2018 |
| Amplifier Type |
Stereo Receiver |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
90 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.09% |
| Minimum Impedance |
|
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
No |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
No |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
|
| Apple AirPlay2 |
No |
| DTS Play-Fi |
|
| Chromecast built-in |
|
| Roon |
|
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
|
| CONNECTIONS |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
0 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
0 |
| USB Input |
No |
| Preamp Outputs |
No |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
133.4mm (5.25") |
| Width |
430.3mm (16.94") |
| Depth |
301.8mm (11.88") |
| Weight |
6.7 kg (14.8 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |