Sony STR-DH590 vs Yamaha RX-A1040

      Sony STR-DH590

      Yamaha RX-A1040
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      China
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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

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony STR-DH590
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A1040
      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 Yamaha RX-A1040 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-A1040 has 7 channel amplifiers.


      Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040

      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-A1040 was introduced in 2014. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.

      We evaluated Sony STR-DH590 and Yamaha RX-A1040 and gave them scores of 67 and 82 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-A1040

      Amplifier
      65
      Amplifier
      91
      Audio Features
      62
      Audio Features
      69
      Video Features
      94
      Video Features
      73
      Connectivity
      57
      Connectivity
      90
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      86
      Radio
      36
      Radio
      89
      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      82

      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-A1040.

      PROS

      Sony STR-DH590

      Yamaha RX-A1040

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   High Power Output - 110 W
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Sony STR-DH590

      Yamaha RX-A1040

      •   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
      •   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
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   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

      Yamaha RX-A1040

      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   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 Yamaha RX-A1040.

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      Sony STR-DH590 vs Yamaha RX-A1040
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC vs via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A1040

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A1040 over Sony STR-DH590.

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      Sony STR-DH590 vs Yamaha RX-A1040
      More Channels 5.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 110 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 7.1
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII vs PLIIx
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      DTS-ES vs Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      Dialogue Lift vs no presence speakers required
      Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component****, Composite
      Wi-Fi vs with Wireless Direct
      MHL Input vs
      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)
      USB Input vs iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
      USB DC Out Port vs (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
      More Optical Inputs 1 vs 3
      More Optical Outputs vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 9 (1 front)
      More RCA Line Outputs vs 1
      Phono Input vs
      Multi-Channel Input vs 7.1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 7.2
      More Composite Video Inputs vs 5 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs vs 3
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs vs HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 1 vs 2
      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
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      More Speaker Terminals 5 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 2 vs 9
      Bigger Power Supply 200 W vs 420 W
      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-A1040
        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 (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
        Analog Tuner FM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        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/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040

      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).

      7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A1040 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        Channels5.27.2
        Power Output90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 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

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Sony STR-DH590's and Yamaha RX-A1040's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Sony STR-DH590: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A1040: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-A1040 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.

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        8. HDMI

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

        Yamaha RX-A1040 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A1040: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A1040 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 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.

        Yamaha RX-A1040 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 Yamaha RX-A1040
        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/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A1040 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • 7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Yamaha RX-A1040 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A1040 has 7.2 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.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-DH590 and 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A1040 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A1040.
        • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-DH590 and 3 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A1040 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-A1040
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
          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-A1040
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • 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-A1040 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Sony STR-DH590
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A1040
          Inputs:           3   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Sony STR-DH590: None
        • Yamaha RX-A1040: HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite

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        TERMINALS Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        HDMI Inputs48 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB InputiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs13
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs13
        RCA Line Inputs49 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs0.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs3
        Component Video Outputs1

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        10. Evaluations

        We evaluated Sony STR-DH590 and Yamaha RX-A1040 and gave them scores of 67 and 82 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-A1040

        OVERALL
        67
        OVERALL
        82

        Amplifier

        AVERAGE
        65
        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   Power Output - 90 W
        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 110 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
        AVERAGE
        69
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 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
        GOOD
        73
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No 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
        90
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   Multi-Channel Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet

        Zones

        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        BAD
        36
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        BrandSonyYamaha
        SeriesAventage
        ModelSTR-DH590RX-A1040
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSA, Canada and TaiwanChina
        Release Year20182014
        PredecessorYamaha RX-A1030
        SuccessorYamaha RX-A1050
        AMPLIFIER Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        Channels5.27.2
        Power Output90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 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-A1040
        Surround:AI™
        DACESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006)
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing5.17.1
        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 PLIIx
        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
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry
        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
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        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 3D
        DSP Programs17
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
        Virtual Speakers
        CALIBRATION Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. D.C.A.C. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
        Calibration MicrophoneMono
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 31 Hz
        VIDEO FEATURES Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        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/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        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 via front USB
        Remote App (iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        HDMI Inputs48 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB InputiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
        USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs13
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs13
        RCA Line Inputs49 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs0.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs3
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        ZONES Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        Number of Zones12
        Powered ZonesZone 2
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
        Zone B Video Output HDMI
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output (2)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)Graphical user interface
        SCENESCENE PLUS (12 sets)
        Web Control
        PreAmp Mode
        RADIO Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        Analog Tuner FM FM/AM
        Presets30 (30/-)40
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals59
        Large Speaker Terminals29
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220 V, 50 Hz
        Power Consumption200 W420 W
        Standby Power0.3 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        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 182 mm x 432 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 242 mm x 439 mm)
        17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 17" (with antenna: 17-1/8" x 9-1/2" x 17-1/4")
        Weight7.1 kg (15 lbs. 11 oz.)14.9 kg (32.8 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Sony STR-DH590 Yamaha RX-A1040
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)110 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)120 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)135 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)165 W (10% 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)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)145 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)170 W (0.9% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)280 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)210 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)165 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)135 W
        THD0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
        THD (Phono)0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
        Damping Factor150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)500 mV/50 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)60 mV
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
        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)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB+0/-3 dB (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 HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 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 Input1.5 Vp-p
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
        Video S/N Ratio60 dB
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
        Bluetooth Version4․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
        USB TerminalType A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 71 dB/ 70 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency531 MHz - 1611 MHz
        Warranty2 Years3 Years

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

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