Sony STR-DN1050 vs Yamaha RX-V475 review

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Sony STR-DN1050 vs Yamaha RX-V475 review

Sony STR-DN1050
vs
Yamaha RX-V475

An affordable AV receiver is always a good option to consider, so Sony STR-DN1050 vs Yamaha RX-V475 comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Sony STR-DN1050 has 7.2 versus 5.1 for Yamaha RX-V475. Regarding power, then STR-DN1050 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 120/6 when RX-V475 has a power of 80/6. The THD is the same and is 0.09%.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 96 KHz/24-bit for STR-DN1050 and Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit for the RX-V475. Only the STR-DN1050 supports Bi-amping feature. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Only the Sony STR-DN1050 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Apple Music service is implemented on considered devices: AirPlay. Spotify can be used on each receiver. Compared AV receivers retain the quality of 4K/60Hz signal when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. The STR-DN1050 can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the RX-V475. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is not supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Sony STR-DN1050 has 6/3 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 5/1 HDMI connectors of the Yamaha RX-V475.Sony STR-DN1050 connectionsYamaha RX-V475 connections The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the STR-DN1050. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present only in the RX-V475. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. Receivers do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. An ECO mode is only available for the RX-V475. The setup assistant will help you configure Sony STR-DN1050.

Multichannel surround

Only the STR-DN1050 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the STR-DN1050.

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General

Item

Sony STR-DN1050
Yamaha RX-V475

Model

STR-DN1050
RX-V475

Brand

Sony
Yamaha

Reviews

268
217

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
5.1

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

120/6
80/6

Output impedance, Ohm

6
6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09
0.09

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

96 KHz/24-bit
Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

DCAC EX
YPAO

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Hi-Res audio, DSEE HX
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay
AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

6/3
5/1

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
1

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
2

Coaxial digital input

1
2

Composite input

2
5

Component input/output

2/1
2/1

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
USB, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

analog to HDMI

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor
DeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

Voice control

Google assistant

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPod, Android

Display

fluorescent
colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
network, USB

Other additional features

NFC
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2
has not

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

Music Center
has not

RS-232

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/1
0/0

DC trigger output (12V)

0
0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS-Neo:6

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

AIFF
has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

240
270

Standby consumption, W

0.4
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43 x 15.6 x 33/17 x 6 x 13
43.5 x 16.1 x 31.5/17 x 6.3 x 12.2

Weight, kg/lbs

9.1/19.8
8.1/17.9

Other

Release year

2014
2013
Sony STR-DN1050
Yamaha RX-V475
Sony STR-DN1050
Yamaha RX-V475

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  • 7.6Sony STR-DN1050
  • 5.3Yamaha RX-V475