What is better - Sony STR-DH590 vs Yamaha R-N303BL?
The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.2 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the STR-DH590 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 145/6, while the R-N303BL has a power of 125/8. A common feature for devices is the same total harmonic distortion - 0.09%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the STR-DH590 received the model 192 KHz/32-bit, but the R-N303BL is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. None of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Sony STR-DH590 and Yamaha R-N303BL can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with R-N303BL. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The R-N303BL has access to the Spotify service. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the STR-DH590. None of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the STR-DH590. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Sony STR-DH590. HDMI eARC is not supported by the STR-DH590 and the R-N303BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Sony STR-DH590 has HDMI CEC. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Yamaha R-N303BL. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in R-N303BL. None of these units can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
Generally no support for a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A DTS:X surround technology is not supported by devices from our comparison.