Speaking as a self-described "audiophile" (but a true audiophile with deep pockets would likely laugh), this was one of the best gifts I've given to myself in recent years (as I have a fairly large music library of nearly 600 albums of 1/3 vinyl, 2/3 CDs and some cassettes).Bought mine back in March--used to be $200, but when I saw it for $150 any hesitation went out the window and I grabbed it. I have been in love with it ever since. Fabulous sound and power (do you really need more than 100 watts per channel?), great remote control (not used to that, believe it or not), and it lives up to Sony quality. Powers my vintage components perfectly:> MCS Series 6202 Belt-Driven Turntable (had it since early 80s)> Nacamichi BX-300 Cassette Deck> Sony DVP-NS725P Disc Player (DVD but used mainly for CDs - audio-only connection)> LG TV connected via optical-to-analog adapter> KEF Reference Series 103/3 Stereo SpeakersInteresting observation about the way the ports are labeled on the back: what would traditionally be identified as a tape deck port (with IN/OUT) is just "Input 4," and while it's connected to my tape deck for playback, the REC-OUT is connected to a USB audio adapter to digitally record anything (mostly vinyl of course) to my laptop for mastering and iPod/digital library access.The Bluetooth connectivity is awesome as well with powerful range - great for playing music from mobile devices (phone and iPod Classic with BT adapter). The front line-in 3.5 port, identified as a "Portable" is also a great feature.At first, I was surprised that there was no input for optical, however since digital-to analog adapters are inexpensive and readily available, I think it's best to leave it that way. Would rather have the option, rather than an optical-only port that would otherwise go unused unless one had a component that required it.HOWEVER, if I were to make any improvements, it would be to add a USB Out port (preferably on the front), for digital recording on a PC. However again, since adapters are inexpensive and accessible, and for the price I paid for this device, I ain't gonna complain. Front level analog balance, bass and treble controls would also be nice, but you have access to all that through the menu.If you feel due for a simple, powerful and awesome stereo receiver/amplifier upgrade without breaking your monthly budget, this is a winner.

A wonderful sounding amplifier at a great price. Great features with easy to read instructions. Arrived promptly. Use with a subwoofer and it'll punch headlights out of you.

Surprisingly, it's small size is actually a problem! It's simply not long and wide enough to be stackable. I can't put my turntable or my projector on top of it because it's just too small! If you are expecting to stack this item be sure you actually have shelves or measure first.As to the sound quality...It does not suffer from the frequency gap or tinniness I found with the Yamaha amp I tried before, but the frequency crossover is not as smooth as the Insignia amp this unit is replacing.Interestingly, it seems to have some kind of volume leveling circuitry because while my PS5, Turntable, and Xbox all had different volume settings before, now they all seem to be the same.Bass is woefully inadaquate at default settings and to get a "normal" sound I have to turn bass up between 5 and max, with max my default setting to prevent harsh sounding voices in movies and videos.I don't see a need to turn the treble up because again, that results in a harsh scratchy quality to voices like a bad telephone conneciton.Bass is slightly boomy but nowhere near as bad as the Yamaha. It lacks power and expansiveness. Not terrible, but not the home theater showcase I got out the Insignia.The overall sound profile is "clean" but on the cold side, even after adjustments.I played vinyl records, and they had a "cd player" sound do them similar to the cheap Audio Technica direct-drives. Very very clean but lacking in warmth and bass feels dampened. Static and distortion seems to be amplified instead of muffled. Overall impression is that there's some noise and/or signal cut-off, which my pre-amp also provides to elminate hum, but seems even more severe with this unit. It does not sound "bad", just less analogue if that makes sense.From digital sources that previously had weak signal and static/distortion at high volume, this unit seems to be processing the signal with more powerful amplification and noise reduction. For my PS5 console the sound through USB DAC is noticably improved.From a usability standpoint it's got cheap clips for speaker wires as opposed to the big screws on the Insignia, the expected A + B speaker configuration options, FIVE inputs including the front "portable" port (why you would plug a phone in rather than using the included bluetooth or a dedicated streaming box is beyond me). Sound amplification and clarity on all ports appears identicaly, though the 4th input does feature output as well.Inputs are selected with a knob instead of a button (old school) and there's a very loud CLUNK sound when the unit powers on.Remote works well but has some weird button placement with voluem control at the bottom, with radio tuning below it...and radio presets at the top with inputs above. Not bad, just...odd.I don't generally have need to turn audio up to thunderous levels but I haven't noticed static or distortion at any volume level from any source so far.Unit is very responsive to inputs from the remote. Volume up/down is very gradual so accidentally turning the volume up too high is very unlikely.The unit also comes with a two year warranty, which is honestly the real reason I bought it rather than another very old Insignia amp.If ultimate sound quality, esp for vinyl and movies through 2 channels is your thing, I would go with an Insignia over this.If you don't want/need heavy bass response from just two speakers and use primarily modern devices with a DAC or analog out (video game consoles, bluray players, music streamers, CD player) I think this is a very good choice unless you require more/different features or a lot more power for your needs.

I gave up on the combination bookshelf units. They are all horrible in regard to build , sound and features. I finally decided to go the component route. Unfortunately prices here can easily soar into the thousands for each component. I picked this because it is a Sony. Normally good quality and it appeared to have the features I needed. I have only had this a few days so I am still learning how to fine tune or tweak settings. I hooked up a turntable and a CD player to this. Both work seamlessly with the receiver. The stock antenna is a single short wire and offers nearly no clean or strong signal. The second is the Bluetooth. I was hoping to connect to some wireless speakers I have but it seems to only accept a smart device like a phone that has a display to connect. My turntable connect to the speakers with very little effort. The display is simple and clean, so don't lose the remote. Many features and setup parameters can only be achieved with the remote. But for the money, it is sold, sounds great, plenty of power and looks good. Get past the quirks and you will be very happy.

This amp receiver is excellent compared to my old Onkyo receiver.The bluetooth connection is super fast, the FM reception much better and the remote very user friendly.It has ample power at 100w per channel

Excelente aparelho. Som muito limpo. Boa quantidade de entradas de periféricos. Entrada individual phono. Fácil manuseio/operação. Produto de primeira linha.

el receptor bluetoo tiene excelente calidad de sonido. no le pide nada a uno de gama alta lo recomiendo ampliamente!!👌

I bought this receiver to replace a 40-plus-year-old Harman Kardon unit (hk740). The HK was still functional, but all of its controls and switches were very dirty and in rough shape, and thus needed a lot of labour-intensive attention - which I was not prepared to give to them. I was looking for something that would be simply a plug-in substitution, supporting all of my existing gear, consisting of a very nice pair of speakers, a decent turntable with a magnetic cartridge, a cassette deck, and a CD player. The STR-DH190 filled that bill very nicely, and after a half-hour of sorting out and re-routing cables, I was back in the music business. (Side note: It's amazing how much dust and crud can accumulate behind a piece of electronic equipment on a shelf ... especially if it hasn't been moved in a couple of decades ...)I have been very impressed with my STR-DH190 ... it was relatively inexpensive, and everything works exactly as advertised. It is very quiet, with any hum and noise simply indetectable, even in the phono stage. Frequency response of 10 Hz - 100 kHz, +0.5/-2 dB is claimed, but that's more or less immaterial for me, because I'm an old guy and my ears don't go much above 12 kHz these days.One old-guy bonus feature is that pretty much everything that used to be controlled by front-panel knobs and switches on older equipment is now on the STRDHT190's remote-control keypad. This definitely will not help with getting my daily 10,000 steps in, but that's partially compensated for by the number of steps I've had to put in looking for the damned keypad.So that's my story. Bottom line: Buy it, but keep an eye on that remote!

Already have a good sound bar for tv/movies. Had an older home theatre receiver that was great, but was made in the mid 90s. Have a really nice set of high end Klipsch tower speakers and was just looking for good stereo sound with bluetooth streaming capabilities and a few inputs for CD/cassette/phono. Watched a number of really good reviews on YouTube about this receiver, and figured for the price (paid $219 CDN for it.) Extremely easy to setup; extremely easy to pair a smartphone or any other bluetooth device to it; and a really decent remote that you wouldn't expect in this price range. The remote handles many of the functions. Sound quality, clarity and separation are great. If all you're looking for is a decent, high quality stereo receiver with bluetooth, I don't think you'll be disappointed. We'll see how it lasts over time. For now I give it 5 stars.

Gostei muito. Visual clean e ótimo equipamento.