Sony STR-DH590 vs Yamaha RX-A3070: Comprehensive Comparison

1. Overview

Here we are comparing Sony STR-DH590 to Yamaha RX-A3070 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Sony STR-DH590 has 5 channel and the Yamaha RX-A3070 has 9 channel amplifiers with Sony STR-DH590's being less powerful.

Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
Sony STR-DH590 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.	Yamaha RX-A3070 was introduced in 2017 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated Sony STR-DH590 and Yamaha RX-A3070 and gave them scores of 67 and 93 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

Sony STR-DH590

Yamaha RX-A3070

Amplifier

65

Amplifier

96

Audio Features

62

Audio Features

88

Video Features

94

Video Features

95

Connectivity

57

Connectivity

91

Zones

55

Zones

96

Radio

36

Radio

94

OVERALL

67

OVERALL

93

For more details about the ranking please go to Evaluations section.

2. Pros and Cons

In this section we present pros and cons of Sony STR-DH590 and Yamaha RX-A3070.

PROS

Sony STR-DH590

Yamaha RX-A3070

DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
HDR10
Dolby Vision
New HDCP Version
Bluetooth
Analog Tuner

High Power Output - 150 W
11.2 Channel Processing
Dolby Atmos
DTS:X
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
HDR10
Dolby Vision
eARC
New HDCP Version
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
8 HDMI Inputs
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
4 Zones
Analog Tuner
Spotify
Tidal

CONS

Sony STR-DH590

Yamaha RX-A3070

Few Channels - 5.2
No Front Wide Channel Support
5.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No 360 Reality Audio
No HDR10+
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough
No Wi-Fi
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
4 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
No USB Input
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
No Composite Video Inputs
No Ethernet
No Zones
No Digital Radio
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal

No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No 8K Passthrough
0 8K Input
No Digital Radio
No Pandora
Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

AVERAGE

Sony STR-DH590

Yamaha RX-A3070

Power Output - 90 W
RCA Line Inputs
Bluetooth 4․2

9.2 Channels
3 HDMI Outputs

3. Advantage of Sony STR-DH590

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-DH590 over Yamaha RX-A3070.

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Sony STR-DH590

	Sony STR-DH590	vs	Yamaha RX-A3070
Dolby Pro Logic	PLII	vs
USB DC Out Port		vs
Newer Bluetooth Version	4․2	vs	2․1 + EDR

4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3070

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A3070 over Sony STR-DH590.

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Yamaha RX-A3070

	Sony STR-DH590	vs	Yamaha RX-A3070
More Channels	5.2	vs	9.2
Higher Power Output	90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Certified 4 Ω Performance		vs
Bi-amp capability		vs
More Channel Processing	5.1	vs	11.2
Dolby Atmos		vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer		vs
DTS:X		vs
DTS Neural:X		vs
DTS Neo		vs	Neo:6
DTS-ES		vs	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
DTS Dialog Control		vs
Dialogue Lift		vs	no presence speakers required
High-resolution Music Enhancer		vs	up to 96/24
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		vs	via firmware update
Newer HDCP Version	2.2	vs	2.3
Video Signal Upscaling		vs	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		vs	Component, Composite
Wi-Fi		vs	with Wireless Direct
Works with Amazon Alexa		vs	on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
DLNA 1.5		vs
AirPlay		vs	AirPlay
More HDMI Inputs	4	vs	8 (1 front)
More HDMI Outputs	1	vs	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
USB Input		vs	USB memory, portable audio player
More Optical Inputs	1	vs	3
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	1	vs	3
More RCA Line Inputs	4	vs	8 (1 front)
XLR Line Inputs		vs	1
Phono Input		vs
More RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	vs	11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)
More Composite Video Inputs		vs	4
More Component Video Inputs		vs	2
Ethernet		vs
Front A/V Inputs		vs	HDMI, USB, Analog Audio
Detachable Power Cord		vs
More Zones	1	vs	4
RS-232C Interface		vs
+12V Trigger Output		vs	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	vs	1 / 1
Analog Tuner	FM	vs	FM/AM
More Presets	30 (30/-)	vs	40
Spotify		vs
Tidal		vs
Deezer		vs
Napster		vs
SiriusXM		vs
More Speaker Terminals	5	vs	11
More Large Speaker Terminals	2	vs	11
Bigger Power Supply	200 W	vs	490 W
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	90 W (0.09% THD)	vs	165 W (0.06% THD)
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	145 W (0.9% THD)	vs	200 W (0.9% THD)
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	105 dB (500 mV)	vs	110 dB
Longer Warranty	2 Years	vs	3 Years

5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

STRENGTHS	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	D.C.A.C.	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement
HDR10
Dolby Vision
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Analog Tuner	FM	FM/AM

WEAKNESSES	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No 8K Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Few 8K Inputs
No Digital Radio
No Pandora

6. Amplifier

Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
5 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-DH590 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).	9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A3070 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

AMPLIFIER	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
Channels	5.2	9.2
Power Output	90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

7. Speaker Configurations

Sony STR-DH590's and Yamaha RX-A3070's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:

Sony STR-DH590: Not supported.

Yamaha RX-A3070: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.

DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:

Sony STR-DH590: Not supported.

Yamaha RX-A3070: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.

Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:

Sony STR-DH590: 5.2 with internal amplifier.

Yamaha RX-A3070: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.

Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-A3070 is able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

8. Immersive Audio Formats

Dolby Atmos

Yamaha RX-A3070 supports Dolby Atmos.

Dolby Surround Upmixer: Yamaha RX-A3070 supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

DTS:X

Yamaha RX-A3070 supports DTS:X.

DTS Neural:X: Yamaha RX-A3070 features DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
DTS Dialog Control: Yamaha RX-A3070 has DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

AUDIO DECODING	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLII
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo		Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES		Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

9. HDMI

Sony STR-DH590 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

Yamaha RX-A3070 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4.

4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A3070: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A3070 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
HDCP Copy Protection: Sony STR-DH590 is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-A3070 is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Both receivers support HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

Yamaha RX-A3070 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.

VIDEO FEATURES	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via firmware update
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

10. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A3070 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A3070 has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Yamaha RX-A3070 has 11 channel processing but has only 5 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
XLR Inputs: There is one pair of XLR inputs on Yamaha RX-A3070. If your CD player, Blu-Ray player or other source have XLR outputs you can connect them to the receiver's XLR Inputs for higher quality balanced connection.
Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-DH590 and 8 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A3070 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-DH590 and 3 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A3070 for digital audio connections.
Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

Video

HDMI:

Sony STR-DH590
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3070
Inputs: 8 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs: 0.

Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.

Sony STR-DH590
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3070
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 0.

Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors.
Yamaha RX-A3070 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.

Sony STR-DH590
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3070
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 0.

Front A/V Inputs

Sony STR-DH590: None
Yamaha RX-A3070: HDMI, USB, Analog Audio

Sony STR-DH590

Yamaha RX-A3070

TERMINALS	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
HDMI Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input		USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	3
RCA Line Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs		1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		4
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		2
Component Video Outputs

11. Evaluations

We evaluated Sony STR-DH590 and Yamaha RX-A3070 and gave them scores of 67 and 93 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.

Sony STR-DH590

Yamaha RX-A3070

OVERALL

67

OVERALL

93

Amplifier

AVERAGE

65

Few Channels - 5.2
Power Output - 90 W

EXCELLENT

96

9.2 Channels
High Power Output - 150 W

Audio Features

AVERAGE

62

Few Channels - 5.2
No Front Wide Channel Support
5.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No 360 Reality Audio
DSD via HDMI

EXCELLENT

88

9.2 Channels
No Front Wide Channel Support
11.2 Channel Processing
Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

Video Features

EXCELLENT

94

HDR10
No HDR10+
Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough

EXCELLENT

95

HDR10
No HDR10+
Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough
Analog To HDMI Upconversion

Connectivity

AVERAGE

57

No eARC
New HDCP Version
No Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
4 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
No USB Input
RCA Line Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
No Composite Video Inputs
No Ethernet
Bluetooth 4․2

EXCELLENT

91

eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
8 HDMI Inputs
3 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

Zones

AVERAGE

55

No Zones

EXCELLENT

96

4 Zones

Radio

BAD

36

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal

EXCELLENT

94

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
Spotify
Tidal

12. Specifications

GENERAL	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
Brand	Sony	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	STR-DH590	RX-A3070
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Europe	Korea
Release Year	2018	2017
Predecessor		Yamaha RX-A3060
Successor		Yamaha RX-A3080

AMPLIFIER	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
Channels	5.2	9.2
Power Output	90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
Surround:AI™
DAC		ESS SABRE PRO Premier DAC™ES9026PRO (for main 7 channels)
DAC Specs		192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1	11.2
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLII
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo		Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES		Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
360 Reality Audio
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats		MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB		MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network		up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB		Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB		2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Digital Legato Linear
In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
OP Processing
Sound Optimizer
Tone Control	Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer		including enhancer for Bluetooth^®
High-resolution Music Enhancer		up to 96/24
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode		with Video On mode
CINEMA DSP		HD3
DSP Programs		24
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers		including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	D.C.A.C.	YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement
Calibration Microphone	Mono
Speaker Relocation
Automatic Phase Matching
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 15.6 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via firmware update
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080i
Video Parameter Adjustments
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
Wi-Fi		with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa		on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
Music Connect
MusicCast
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
AirPlay		AirPlay
Apple Product Connection		iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App		(iPhone^® / iPad^® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
HDMI Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input		USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	3
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	3
RCA Line Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs		1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		4
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		2
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs		HDMI, USB, Analog Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
Number of Zones	1	4
Powered Zones		Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs		HDMI, RCA Preout
Zone 3 Outs		RCA Preout
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
On-Screen Display	Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)	Graphical User Interface
SCENE		SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode
Remote Controller		(Preset)

RADIO	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
Analog Tuner	FM	FM/AM
Presets	30 (30/-)	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	5	11
Large Speaker Terminals	2	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 220 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	200 W	490 W
Standby Power	0.3 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 mm x 133 mm x 297 mm 17" x 5-1/4" x 11-3/4"	435 mm x 192 mm x 474 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 247 mm x 474 mm)
Weight	7.1 kg (15 lbs. 11 oz.)	18.1 kg (39.9 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A3070
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		150 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		165 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		185 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		230 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	90 W (0.09% THD)	165 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	105 W (0.9% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	145 W (0.9% THD)	200 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)		230 W (10% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		410 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		295 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		175 W
THD		0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
Damping Factor		150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	500 mV/50 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		2.0 V
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	105 dB (500 mV)	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		95 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)	100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
Phono RIAA Deviation		±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB	+0/-3 dB (AUDIO etc., 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		75 dB/60 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		75 dB/60 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB		5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Ethernet Standard		10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard		IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency		2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	Type A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency		531 kHz - 1611 kHz
Warranty	2 Years	3 Years

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted

Sony STR-DH590 vs Yamaha RX-A3070

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2. Pros and Cons

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5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

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7. Speaker Configurations

8. Immersive Audio Formats

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9. HDMI

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

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10. Inputs and Outputs

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11. Evaluations

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