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Yamaha R200A vs Sony STR-DH190
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Yamaha R200A

Stereo Receiver | 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Yamaha R200A
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Sony STR-DH190

Stereo Receiver | 90 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Sony STR-DH190
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Yamaha R200A vs Sony STR-DH190 Stereo Receiver Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing R200A and STR-DH190, two Stereo Receivers from Yamaha and Sony. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Yamaha R200A and Sony STR-DH190 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsYamaha R200ASony STR-DH190
BrandYamaha
Japan · founded 1887
Sony
Japan · founded 1946
Power100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms (40 Hz-20 kHz, 0.2% THD); dynamic power 125/150/165/180 watts into 8/6/4/2 ohms90 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms
Amplifier class—Class A/B
Built-in DACNoNo
Phono inputYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Weight7.30kg / 16.1lbs6.70kg / 14.7lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)5.39" x 17.13" x 12.91"
137mm x 435mm x 328mm
5.25" x 16.94" x 11.88"
133.4mm x 430.3mm x 301.8mm

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 Yamaha R200A over Sony STR-DH190
Handheld Remote Yes vs No Control the amplifier by the included RC
Watts into 8-ohms 100 watts vs 90 watts Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Preamp Outputs Mono RCA (Sub) vs No Connect a powered subwoofer or second amplifier.

Reasons to choose Sony STR-DH190 over Yamaha R200A
MSRP Price(*) 248USD vs 300USD 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 1426.8cm2/ 221.2inch2 takes less space in your room
Height 133mm vs 137mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Size, drawn to scale

FRONTYamaha R200A front: 435 x 137 mm (17.1 x 5.4 in)Sony STR-DH190 front: 430 x 133 mm (16.9 x 5.3 in)Yamaha R200A435 × 137 mmSony STR-DH190430 × 133 mmTOP / FOOTPRINTYamaha R200A footprint: 435 x 328 mm (17.1 x 12.9 in)Sony STR-DH190 footprint: 430 x 302 mm (16.9 x 11.9 in)Yamaha R200A435 × 328 mmSony STR-DH190430 × 302 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 R200A needs about 10% more shelf area. Yamaha R200A is 26mm 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 Yamaha R200A and Sony STR-DH190 differs from each other.

Yamaha R200A Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 3
  • RCA Line Input
  • Phono Input
  • 0 Optical Digital Input
  • 0 Coaxial Digital Input
Sony STR-DH190 Inputs
  • Phono Input
  • 0 Optical Digital Input
  • 0 Coaxial Digital Input
Outputs
  • Mono RCA (Sub) Preamp Outputs
  • Subwoofer Output
Outputs

What's in the Box of Yamaha R200A?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of R200A:
  • R200A stereo receiver
  • Remote control
  • AAA batteries
  • AM antenna
  • FM antenna
  • Quick guide
  • Safety guide

Yamaha R200A vs Sony STR-DH190 full specifications

Every spec we hold for both, side by side
SpecificationYamaha R200ASony STR-DH190
Overview
BrandYamahaSony
TypeIntegrated AmplifierIntegrated Amplifier
Channels22
Amplifier class–Class A/B
Output devicesSolid StateSolid State
ReleasedOctober 20262018
List price$300$248
Power and performance
Power into 8 ohms100 W RMS90 W RMS
Power, as rated100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms (40 Hz-20 kHz, 0.2% THD); dynamic power 125/150/165/180 watts into 8/6/4/2 ohms90 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms
THD0.2%0.09%
Frequency bandwidth40 Hz-20 kHz20 Hz-20 kHz
Digital and DAC
Built-in DACNoNo
Network and streaming
Wi-FiNoNo
EthernetNo–
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3–
AirPlay 2NoNo
HEOSNoNo
MusicCastNo–
Inputs
Analogue inputs3–
RCA inputsYes–
Phono inputYesYes
USB inputNoNo
USB typeUSB (firmware updates only)–
HDMI inputNoNo
Outputs
Preamp outputsMono RCA (Sub)No
Subwoofer outputYes–
Speaker terminalsBinding posts–
A/B speaker terminalsYes–
Features and control
CD playerNoNo
Radio tunerAM/FM with 40 presetsFM only
Handheld remoteYes–
Physical
Dimensions (H x W x D)137mm x 435mm x 328mm133.4mm x 430.3mm x 301.8mm
Dimensions, inches5.39inch x 17.13inch x 12.91inch5.25inch x 16.94inch x 11.88inch
Weight7.30 kg (16.09 lbs)6.70 kg (14.80 lbs)
FinishesBlack, Silver–
Parts warranty2 Years2 Years
Labour warranty2 Years2 Years

A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure, or it does not apply. 38 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 - 100W against 90W into 8 ohms is under 1dB, which is not an audible difference in loudness.
Room to growAOnly Yamaha R200A offers preamp outputs - which decides whether you can add a subwoofer or a power amplifier later without replacing the box.
PriceBSony STR-DH190 costs less - $248 against $300 at list.

A Yamaha R200A  B Sony STR-DH190
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?

The usual trade-off: Yamaha R200A measures better, Sony STR-DH190 costs about 17% less. With most speakers in most rooms that gap is smaller in practice than it looks here.

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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