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Rotel RDG-1520 Av Receiver
Rotel RDG-1520
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Sony STR-DH590 Av Receiver
Sony STR-DH590
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Yamaha RX-V485 Av Receiver
Yamaha RX-V485
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Rotel's new RDG-1520 is a DAB/FM/Web tuner, DAC and network streamer in oneRead more
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At least on paper, Sony's newest entry-level AV receiver, the $279 STR-DH590, is designed for someone like me. Who am I, you ask? Well, I'm someone who loves my home theater system but is more of a videophile than an...Read more
4K and HDR are the new resolution standard, period. 1080p is trying its darndest to stay relevant, but that ship is slowly sailing away. As a new generation of TVs enter our living rooms, the demand for updated audio equipment is becoming an international crisis. Okay… maybe that’s a bit of an overstatement, but it really is a problem. If you’re using a receiver that’s not built for 4K, you’re not really watching 4K quality video. If your receiver doesn’t have a direct pass 4K pass through, then you might as well have a 1080 set. That’s just the realityRead more
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The Yamaha RX-V485 offers high-quality sound at an affordable price, but some users may crave better connectivity options and Dolby Atmos capability.Read more
Can the Yamaha RX-V485 beat out the stiff competition?Read more
Can Yamaha's latest AV receiver take the fight to Sony and Denon?Read more
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User rating
6
3.8 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
16 %
1 stars
0 %
58
3.7 out of 5
58 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
1 %
71
3.9 out of 5
71 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
2 %

Connectivity

Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
N/A
N/A
Speakers connectivity typeRCA
N/A
Binding post
USB ports quantity111
Ethernet LANyesnoyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
N/A
1
RS-232 ports1
N/A
N/A
Wi-Fiyesnoyes
Audio (L/R) in
N/A
43
Digital audio optical in
N/A
11
Digital audio coaxial in
N/A
12
Headphone connectivity
N/A
6.3 mm3.5 mm
Headphone outputs
N/A
11
Number of HDMI inputs
N/A
44
Number of HDMI outputs
N/A
11
Bluetooth
N/A
yesyes
Composite video out
N/A
N/A
1
Composite video in
N/A
N/A
3
Digital audio optical out
N/A
N/A
1
Pre-out connectivity
N/A
N/A
yes
Bluetooth profiles
N/A
N/A
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version
N/A
N/A
4.2

Audio properties

Audio output channels2.05.25.1
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)24-bit/192kHz
N/A
32-bit/384kHz
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
N/A
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
N/A
yesyes
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)
N/A
145.0 W145.0 W
Audio decoders
N/A
  • DSD
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
N/A
N/A
yes
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)
N/A
N/A
80.0 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@8 Ohm)
N/A
N/A
115.0 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
N/A
N/A
10.0 %
Volume control
N/A
N/A
Rotary

Design

Colour of productSilverBlack
  • Titanium
  • Black
Display typeVFL
N/A
LCD

Dimensions

Width16.97 in16.93 in17.13 in
Depth11.81 in11.69 in12.87 in
Height3.5 in5.24 in6.34 in
Weight143.92 oz250.45 oz275.14 oz

Radio

Supported radio bands
  • DAB
  • FM
FM
  • AM
  • FM
FM band range88.5 - 108
N/A
87.5 - 108
Preset stations quantity3030
N/A
Internet radioyes
N/A
N/A
FM antenna ports quantity
N/A
11
Auto digital tuning
N/A
yes
N/A
AM band range
N/A
N/A
531 - 1611
AM antenna ports quantity
N/A
N/A
1

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