Sony STR-DH590 vs Yamaha RX-A1040

GENERAL	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A1040
Brand	Sony	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	STR-DH590	RX-A1040
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Oceania	China
Release Year	2018	2014
Predecessor		Yamaha RX-A1030
Successor		Yamaha RX-A1050

AMPLIFIER	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A1040
Channels	5.2	7.2
Power Output	90 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™
DAC		ESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006)
DAC Specs		192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1	7.1
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 USB		MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network		up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB		Apple 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 Programs		17
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 Microphone	Mono
Speaker Relocation
Automatic Phase Matching
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down 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 Version	2.2	2.2
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 (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 Resolution		1080p
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 Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs
USB Input		iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	1	3
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	1	3
RCA Line Inputs	4	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	7.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs		2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		3
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs		HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite
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-A1040
Number of Zones	1	2
Powered Zones		Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs		HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
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-A1040
On-Screen Display	Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)	Graphical user interface
SCENE		SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode

RADIO	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A1040
Analog Tuner	FM	FM/AM
Presets	30 (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 Terminals	5	9
Large Speaker Terminals	2	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Sony STR-DH590	Yamaha RX-A1040
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50 Hz	AC 220 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	200 W	420 W
Standby Power	0.3 W	0.1 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")
Weight	7.1 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
THD		0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
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
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		200 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 HDMI	2.8 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
Video Frequency Response		5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio		60 dB
Ethernet Standard		10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard		IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Version	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal		5 V, 1 A
USB Terminal	Type A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 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: 71 dB/ 70 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency		531 MHz - 1611 MHz
Warranty	2 Years	3 Years

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

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