Sony STR-DH790 vs Yamaha RX-V485

      Sony STR-DH790

      Yamaha RX-V485
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony STR-DH790
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V485
      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-DH790 to Yamaha RX-V485 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-DH790 has 7 channel and the Yamaha RX-V485 has 5 channel amplifiers with Sony STR-DH790's being more powerful.


      Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485

      Sony STR-DH790 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Yamaha RX-V485 was introduced in 2018. 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/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      We evaluated Sony STR-DH790 and Yamaha RX-V485 and gave them scores of 73 and 76 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-DH790

      Yamaha RX-V485

      Amplifier
      67
      Amplifier
      68
      Audio Features
      84
      Audio Features
      69
      Video Features
      94
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      62
      Connectivity
      83
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      36
      Radio
      90
      OVERALL
      73
      OVERALL
      76

      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-DH790 and Yamaha RX-V485.

      PROS

      Sony STR-DH790

      Yamaha RX-V485

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Sony STR-DH790

      Yamaha RX-V485

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   No HDR10+
      •   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 - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   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 HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony STR-DH790

      Yamaha RX-V485

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Sony STR-DH790

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-DH790 over Yamaha RX-V485.

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      Sony STR-DH790 vs Yamaha RX-V485
      More Channels 7.2 vs 5.1
      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)
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 5.1
      Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 or 7.1 vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X up to 5.1.2 or 7.1 vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Express vs
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 vs
      USB DC Out Port vs
      Speaker A/B vs
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 5
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) 90 W (0.09% THD) vs 80 W (0.09% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) 145 W (0.9% THD) vs 115 W (0.9% THD)

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V485

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V485 over Sony STR-DH790.

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      Sony STR-DH790 vs Yamaha RX-V485
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLII
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Wi-Fi vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      AirPlay vs AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      USB Input 1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply vs USB memory, Portable Audio Player
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More Composite Video Inputs vs 3
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs vs USB, mini-jack Audio
      Analog Tuner FM vs FM/AM
      More Presets 30 vs 40
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      More Large Speaker Terminals 2 vs 5
      Bigger Power Supply 240 W vs 260 W
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 105 dB (500 mV) vs 110 dB

      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-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced D.C.A.C. YPAO sound optimization
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        eARC via firmware update
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
        Analog Tuner FM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Few HDMI Inputs44
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.1
        No Zones11
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora

      6. Amplifier

      Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485

      7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-DH790 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      5 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-V485 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        Channels7.25.1
        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
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Sony STR-DH790's and Yamaha RX-V485's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Sony STR-DH790: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V485: Not supported.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Sony STR-DH790: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V485: Not supported.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Sony STR-DH790: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V485: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
        • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are 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

        Sony STR-DH790 supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Sony STR-DH790 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

        Sony STR-DH790 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Sony STR-DH790 supports 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.
        AUDIO DECODING Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
        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

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        9. HDMI

        Sony STR-DH790 and Yamaha RX-V485 come with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-V485: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
        • 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-DH790 is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-V485 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)

        Sony STR-DH790 and Yamaha RX-V485 support 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-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        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 Version2.22.3
        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 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-DH790 and 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-V485 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-DH790
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-V485
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Sony STR-DH790
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-V485
          Inputs:           3   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Sony STR-DH790: None
        • Yamaha RX-V485: USB, mini-jack Audio

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        TERMINALS Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        HDMI Inputs44
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Rear for Firmware Update and power SupplyUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs44 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.1
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs3
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Sony STR-DH790 and Yamaha RX-V485 and gave them scores of 73 and 76 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-DH790

        Yamaha RX-V485

        OVERALL
        73
        OVERALL
        76

        Amplifier

        AVERAGE
        67
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 90 W
        AVERAGE
        68
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        84
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No 360 Reality Audio
        •   DSD via HDMI
        AVERAGE
        69
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   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
        •   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

        Connectivity

        AVERAGE
        62
        •   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
        83
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   Google Assistant
        •   4 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2

        Zones

        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones
        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones

        Radio

        BAD
        36
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        BrandSonyYamaha
        ModelSTR-DH790RX-V485
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryOceaniaGeneral
        Release Year20182018
        PredecessorSony STR-DH770 Yamaha RX-V483
        AMPLIFIER Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        Channels7.25.1
        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
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        Surround:AI™
        DACBurr-Brown DAC x 3
        DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.15.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
        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 up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
        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 FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple 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
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        OP Processing
        Sound Optimizer
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer including enhancer for Bluetooth®
        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
        CINEMA DSP 3D
        DSP Programs17
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
        Virtual Speakers
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced D.C.A.C. YPAO sound optimization
        Calibration MicrophoneMono
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        YPAO Volume
        VIDEO FEATURES Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        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 Version2.22.3
        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 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        Music Connect
        MusicCast
        Remote Monitoring with ihiji
        AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        HDMI Inputs44
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Rear for Firmware Update and power SupplyUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs44 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.1
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs3
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSB, mini-jack Audio
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        ZONES Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        Number of Zones11
        Zone B Video Output
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI) color OSD
        SCENESCENE (4 sets)
        Web Control
        PreAmp Mode
        RADIO Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        Analog Tuner FM FM/AM
        Presets3040
        Digital Radio
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        CONSTRUCTION Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals75
        Large Speaker Terminals25
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
        Power Consumption240 W260 W
        Maximum Power Consumption600 W
        Standby Power0.3 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        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 161 mm x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 225.5 mm x 327 mm)
        17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-7/8" x 12-7/8")
        Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)20.5" x 15.4" x 9"
        Weight7.4 kg (16 lbs. 6 oz.)7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)
        Weight of Package20.4 lbs
        SPECIFICATIONS Sony STR-DH790 Yamaha RX-V485
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (0.09% THD)80 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)115 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)135 W (10% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)160 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)130 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)110 W
        Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)500 mV/50 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)105 dB (500 mV)110 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 (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)70 dB/50 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        Video S/N Ratio50 dB
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․24․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalType A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 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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