Sony STR-DH590 vs Onkyo TX-NR525

      Sony STR-DH590

      Onkyo TX-NR525
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      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony STR-DH590
      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR525
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Sony STR-DH590 to Onkyo TX-NR525 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. Both receivers have 5 channel amplifiers with Sony STR-DH590's being more powerful.


      Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525

      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.

      Onkyo TX-NR525 was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz video signal.

      We evaluated Sony STR-DH590 and Onkyo TX-NR525 and gave them scores of 67 and 70 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

      Onkyo TX-NR525

      Amplifier
      65
      Amplifier
      73
      Audio Features
      62
      Audio Features
      70
      Video Features
      94
      Video Features
      59
      Connectivity
      57
      Connectivity
      75
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      64
      Radio
      36
      Radio
      88
      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      70

      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 Onkyo TX-NR525.

      PROS

      Sony STR-DH590

      Onkyo TX-NR525

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Sony STR-DH590

      Onkyo TX-NR525

      •   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
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   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 HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony STR-DH590

      Onkyo TX-NR525

      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones

      3. Advantage of Sony STR-DH590

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-DH590 over Onkyo TX-NR525.

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      Sony STR-DH590 vs Onkyo TX-NR525
      Higher Power Output 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) vs up to 4K/30p
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC vs via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately)
      USB DC Out Port vs
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 105 W (0.9% THD) vs 100 W (0.7% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 105 dB (500 mV) vs 100 dB

      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR525

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR525 over Sony STR-DH590.

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      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Wi-Fi vs via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue vs
      More HDMI Inputs 4 vs 6
      USB Input vs 1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 6 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Inputs vs 5 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      More Component Video Inputs vs 2
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs vs L/R Audio, Composite, USB
      More Zones 1 vs 2
      Analog Tuner FM vs FM/AM with RDS
      More Presets 30 (30/-) vs 40
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      More Large Speaker Terminals 2 vs 5
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 200 W vs 420 W

      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 Onkyo TX-NR525
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. D.C.A.C. Audyssey MultEQ
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately)
        Analog Tuner FM FM/AM with RDS
      WEAKNESSES Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
        Few Channels5.25.2
        Channel Processing5.15.1
        No Dolby Atmos
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No DTS:X
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525

      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).

      5 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR525 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).
      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR525 features Onkyo’s Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout that prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. If phase shift occurs and signal timing is not accurate, then neither is the resulting audio image.


      AMPLIFIER Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Channels5.25.2
      Power Output90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability

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      7. Speaker Configurations

      Sony STR-DH590's and Onkyo TX-NR525's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Configurations: Available configurations are:
      • Sony STR-DH590: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Onkyo TX-NR525: 5.2 with internal amplifier.

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      8. HDMI

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

      Onkyo TX-NR525 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Sony STR-DH590: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
        4K/30Hz Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR525: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
      • 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 Sony STR-DH590 only).
      • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 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)

      Sony STR-DH590 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

      Onkyo TX-NR525 does not support HDR. 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.



      VIDEO FEATURES Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
      Video Signal Upscaling

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      9. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-DH590 and 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR525 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-DH590 and 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR525 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.
      • Onkyo TX-NR525
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        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.
      • Onkyo TX-NR525
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 1.
      • 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. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Sony STR-DH590
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-NR525
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Sony STR-DH590: None
      • Onkyo TX-NR525: L/R Audio, Composite, USB

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      TERMINALS Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      HDMI Inputs46
      HDMI Outputs11
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs11
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs46 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs1

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      10. Evaluations

      We evaluated Sony STR-DH590 and Onkyo TX-NR525 and gave them scores of 67 and 70 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

      Onkyo TX-NR525

      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      70

      Amplifier

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      GOOD
      73
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 80 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
      GOOD
      70
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   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
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      EXCELLENT
      94
      •   HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough

      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
      GOOD
      75
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet

      Zones

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Zones
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   2 Zones

      Radio

      BAD
      36
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal

      11. Specifications

      GENERAL Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      BrandSonyOnkyo
      ModelSTR-DH590TX-NR525
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryOceaniaAsia
      Release Year20182013
      PredecessorOnkyo TX-NR515
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-NR535
      AMPLIFIER Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Channels5.25.2
      Power Output90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
      PUSH-PULL Design
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
      DACBurr-Brown
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing5.15.1
      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 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
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      360 Reality Audio
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TruHD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AAC, LPCM
      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
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Digital Legato Linear
      In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
      OP Processing
      Sound Optimizer
      Tone Control Front L/R Channels Front L/R Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. D.C.A.C. Audyssey MultEQ
      Calibration MicrophoneMono
      Speaker Relocation
      Automatic Phase Matching
      Audyssey App Support
      VIDEO FEATURES Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
      Video Signal Upscaling
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Wi-Fi via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately)
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      Music Connect
      Remote Monitoring with ihiji
      AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via front USB
      Remote App iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      HDMI Inputs46
      HDMI Outputs11
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs11
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs46 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsL/R Audio, Composite, USB
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      ZONES Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Number of Zones12
      Powered Zones
      Zone 2 OutsRCA Line Out
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output0
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
      On Screen Remote Programming
      Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
      Activity Based Remote
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Analog Tuner FM FM/AM with RDS
      Presets30 (30/-)40
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals55
      Large Speaker Terminals25
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption200 W420 W
      No Sound Power60 W (230 V)/65 W (240 V)
      Standby Power0.3 W0.2 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      PHYSICAL Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      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 173.5 mm x 328 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-15/16"
      Weight7.1 kg (15 lbs. 11 oz.)9.0 kg (19.8 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Sony STR-DH590 Onkyo TX-NR525
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.7% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)105 W (0.9% THD)100 W (0.7% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)145 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)160 W
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)130 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)180 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)160 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)100 W
      THD0.7% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
      Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)500 mV/50 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/2.2 kΩ
      Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance2 V/2.2 kΩ
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)105 dB (500 mV)100 dB
      S/N Ratio (digital)100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
      Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 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 Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
      Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX
      Bluetooth Version4․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalType A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
      Warranty2 Years2 Years

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

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