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Sony STR-DH190 vs Yamaha R-S202
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Sony STR-DH190

Stereo Receiver | 90 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Sony STR-DH190
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Yamaha R-S202

Stereo Receiver | 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Yamaha R-S202
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Sony STR-DH190 Sony STR-DH190
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Sony STR-DH190 vs Yamaha R-S202 Stereo Receiver Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing STR-DH190 and R-S202, two Stereo Receivers from Sony and Yamaha. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Sony STR-DH190 and Yamaha R-S202 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsSony STR-DH190Yamaha R-S202
BrandSony
Japan · founded 1946
Yamaha
Japan · founded 1887
Power90 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms
Amplifier classClass A/BClass A/B
Built-in DACNoNo
Phono inputYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Weight6.70kg / 14.7lbs6.70kg / 14.7lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)5.25" x 16.94" x 11.88"
133.4mm x 430.3mm x 301.8mm
5.56" x 17.13" x 13.63"
141.2mm x 435.1mm x 346.2mm

The rest of this page covers where each one wins, how they compare in size, their inputs and outputs, the full specifications and a verdict.


Reasons to choose Sony STR-DH190 over Yamaha R-S202
MSRP Price(*) 248USD vs 250USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.09% vs 0.2% Less Harmonic Distortion
Base Surface Area 1298.6cm2/ 201.3inch2 vs 1506.3cm2/ 233.5inch2 takes less space in your room
Height 133mm vs 141mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose Yamaha R-S202 over Sony STR-DH190
Watts into 8-ohms 100 watts vs 90 watts Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers

Size, drawn to scale

FRONTSony STR-DH190 front: 430 x 133 mm (16.9 x 5.3 in)Yamaha R-S202 front: 435 x 141 mm (17.1 x 5.6 in)Sony STR-DH190430 × 133 mmYamaha R-S202435 × 141 mmTOP / FOOTPRINTSony STR-DH190 footprint: 430 x 302 mm (16.9 x 11.9 in)Yamaha R-S202 footprint: 435 x 346 mm (17.1 x 13.6 in)Sony STR-DH190430 × 302 mmYamaha R-S202435 × 346 mm
Both amplifiers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.

One scale for both, aligned at the back panels the way they would sit against a wall, so the deeper one visibly stands further out.

Yamaha R-S202 needs about 16% more shelf area. Yamaha R-S202 is 44mm deeper - the measurement that decides whether a rack door closes.

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 Yamaha R-S202 differs from each other.

Sony STR-DH190 Inputs
  • Phono Input
  • 0 Optical Digital Input
  • 0 Coaxial Digital Input
Yamaha R-S202 Inputs
  • Phono Input
  • 0 Optical Digital Input
  • 0 Coaxial Digital Input
Outputs
Outputs

Sony STR-DH190 vs Yamaha R-S202 full specifications

Every spec we hold for both, side by side
SpecificationSony STR-DH190Yamaha R-S202
Overview
BrandSonyYamaha
TypeIntegrated AmplifierIntegrated Amplifier
Channels22
Amplifier classClass A/BClass A/B
Output devicesSolid StateSolid State
Released2018April 2016
List price$248$250
Series–R-S
Power and performance
Power into 8 ohms90 W RMS100 W RMS
Power, as rated90 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms
THD0.09%0.2%
Frequency bandwidth20 Hz-20 kHz40 Hz-20 kHz
Digital and DAC
Built-in DACNoNo
Network and streaming
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay 2NoNo
HEOSNoNo
Inputs
Phono inputYesYes
USB inputNoNo
HDMI inputNoNo
Outputs
Preamp outputsNoNo
Features and control
CD playerNoNo
Radio tunerFM onlyAM/FM
Physical
Dimensions (H x W x D)133.4mm x 430.3mm x 301.8mm141.2mm x 435.1mm x 346.2mm
Dimensions, inches5.25inch x 16.94inch x 11.88inch5.56inch x 17.13inch x 13.63inch
Weight6.70 kg (14.80 lbs)6.70 kg (14.80 lbs)
Parts warranty2 Years2 Years
Labour warranty2 Years2 Years

A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure, or it does not apply. 28 specifications compared.

Verdict

No single best amplifier here. What decides it is what you have to drive, what you need to plug in, and how much of the system you want in one box.

AreaBetterWhy
Powerevenly matchedEffectively the same output - 90W against 100W into 8 ohms is under 1dB, which is not an audible difference in loudness.
Shelf spacedependsSony STR-DH190 takes up about 14% less shelf area (1299cm² against 1506cm²), and it is 44mm shallower, which is the measurement that decides whether a rack door shuts.
Priceevenly matchedPriced within a few per cent of each other.

A Sony STR-DH190  B Yamaha R-S202
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both amplifiers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.

Which should you choose?

Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and the speakers you already own settle it.

What a spec sheet cannot show: how either sounds with your speakers, how the controls feel day to day, and what the app is like to live with - which is where most all-in-one amplifiers are actually won or lost. Power figures are the manufacturers' own and are not measured to a common standard, so treat small differences as noise. If you can hear both, that will tell you more than any row above.

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