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Yamaha R-S202 Review
Yamaha R-S202

Main Features

  • 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms
  • Phono Input
  • Bluetooth
  • Weight: 14.80 lbs / 6.70 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):5.56 x 17.13 x 13.63inch
MSRP: $250 (list price)
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Yamaha R-S202 Review
Yamaha R-S202 Yamaha R-S202
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The R-S202 is an Integrated Amplifier by Yamaha that delivers . Yamaha R-S202 lets you connect your turntable via its Phono input and start listening to your vinyl collection without a hassle. Yamaha R-S202 has an MSRP of 250$.

There are 5 Yamaha amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.

Yamaha Stereo Receiver Series
Model Watts RMS (8-ohms) Minimum Impedance Built-in DAC Bluetooth
Yamaha R-S202
100 watts-ohmsYes
Yamaha R-N600A
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80 watts-ohmsYesYes
Yamaha R-N800A
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100 watts-ohmsYesYes
Yamaha R-N1000A
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100 watts-ohmsYesYes
Yamaha R-N2000A
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90 watts-ohmsYesYes


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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 Yamaha R-S202 is rated at 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Yamaha provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.2% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).

Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:

  • 100 watts into 8-ohms (40-20,000 Hz) at 0.2%

When pairing the Yamaha R-S202 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 Yamaha R-S202, 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

Yamaha R-S202 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:

  • WiiM Amp - MSRP 299$ - Compare w/ R-S202
  • OSD Nero Stream XD - MSRP 240$ - Compare w/ R-S202
  • Audioengine N22 G2 - MSRP 269$ - Compare w/ R-S202
  • Sony STR-DH190 - MSRP 248$ - Compare w/ R-S202
  • Yamaha R-S202 - MSRP 250$ - Compare w/ R-S202

Phono Input

Yamaha R-S202 External Dimensions and Weight

Yamaha R-S202 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 5.56inch x 17.13inch x 13.63inch (141.2mm x 435.1mm x 346.2mm ). The unit weighs 6.70kg / 14.7lbs.

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 Yamaha R-S202 is approximately 1506.3cm2 / 233.5inch2.

  • Width: 435.1mm (17.13")
  • Height: 141.2mm (5.56")
  • Depth: 346.2mm (13.63")
  • Weight: 6.70 kg (14.80lbs)
  • Base Surface Area: ~1506.3cm2 / 233.5inch2
  • Volume: ~21.3 liter / 5.6 gallon

Warranty

2 Years of parts warranty and 2 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the Yamaha R-S202 by the manufacturer.

Yamaha R-S202 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Yamaha
Full Model Name Yamaha R-S202
Amplifier Type Stereo Receiver
Performance
Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms 100 watts
Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms N/A
Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms N/A
Frequency Bandwidth 40-20,000 Hz
THD 0.2%
Minimum Impedance
Signal to Noise Ratio N/A
Digital Music
Built-in DAC
Bluetooth Yes
WiFi No
Ecosystem
Apple AirPlay
Apple AirPlay2 No
DTS Play-Fi
Chromecast built-in
Roon
HEOS No
BluOS

CONNECTIONS
Total Analog Inputs
Phono Input Yes
Optical Digital Inputs 0
Coaxial Digital Inputs 0
USB Input No
Preamp Outputs No
Pre-out / Main-in Loop
Headphone Output
Removable Power Cord
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height 141.2mm (5.56")
Width 435.1mm (17.13")
Depth 346.2mm (13.63")
Weight 6.70 kg (14.80lbs)
OTHER
Parts Warranty 2 Years
Labor Warranty 2 Years
Yamaha R-S202 Alternatives in No Streaming Amplifiers
Model Watts RMS (8-ohms) Minimum Impedance Built-in DAC Phono Stage
Yamaha R-N600A
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80 watts-ohmsYesMM
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100 watts-ohms
Yamaha R-N1000A
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100 watts-ohmsYesMM
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50 watts4-ohmsYesNo
Yamaha R-N800A
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100 watts-ohmsYesMM
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90 watts-ohms
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60 watts4-ohmsYesNo
Yamaha R-N2000A
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90 watts-ohmsYes
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