Sony STR-DH190 vs Audioengine N22 (Gen 2) Detailed Comparison

Sony STR-DH190 vs Audioengine N22 (Gen 2)

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Sony STR-DH190

Stereo Receiver | 90 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Audioengine N22 G2

Integrated Amplifier | 50 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Sony STR-DH190 vs Audioengine N22 G2 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing STR-DH190 and N22 Gen 2, two s from Sony and Audioengine. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Sony STR-DH190 and Audioengine N22 G2 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony STR-DH190 Key Specs

90 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Phono Input

Bluetooth

Weight: 14.80 lbs / 6.70 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):5.25inch x 16.94inch x 11.88inch

Audioengine N22 G2 Key Specs

50 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

USB Input

Bluetooth

Weight: 3.55 lbs / 1.61 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):7-3/16inch x 4-1/16inch x 8-1/4inch

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Sony STR-DH190 and Audioengine N22 G2 compares and end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these amplifiers is the better choice for you.

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Reasons to choose Sony STR-DH190 over Audioengine N22 (Gen 2)

MSRP Price(*)	248USD vs 269USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Watts into 8-ohms	90 watts vs 50 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Wi-Fi	Yes vs No	High quality streaming over WiFi
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
Optical Digital Inputs	0 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs	0 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
Height	133mm vs 183mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose Audioengine N22 (Gen 2) over Sony STR-DH190

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.055% vs 0.09%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Buil-in DAC	Yes vs No	Connect digital sources without an external DAC
USB Input	Yes vs No	Connect Sources via USB
Preamp Outputs	Stereo RCA vs No	Connect a powered subwoofer or second amplifier.
Base Surface Area	218.4cm²/ 33.9inch² vs 1298.6cm²/ 201.3inch²	takes less space in your room
Vertical use	Yes vs No	Takes less space when placed vertically

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Sony STR-DH190 and Audioengine N22 G2 differs from each other.

Sony STR-DH190 Inputs

Phono Input
0 Optical Digital Input
0 Coaxial Digital Input

Audioengine N22 G2 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
USB Input:
- USB-C input for connecting a smartphone
- computer
- tablet
- or other compatible device to play music

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output

Audioengine N22 G2 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Audioengine N22 G2?

Here are the items that come with the N22 Gen 2:

Desktop stereo amplifier

Base (pre-installed)

70-inch AC power cord

Two 4-feet Lengths of 16AWG speaker wire

6.5-feet Stereo minijack cable

42-inch RCA stereo cable

39-inch USB-C cable

Cloth amplifier bag

2 Cloth cable bags

Quicstart Guide

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