Sony (Renewed) STRDH590 5.2 multi-channel 4k HDR AV Receiver with Bluetooth

It's hard to beat Sony for just about anything regarding budget (not low-end or cheap) audio products. I am not made of money (I know, shocker!) so when I look into something as substantial as audio equipment, and in this case an amp or receiver, I'm looking for value as well as quality because I'm going to be keeping it for a long time. The STR-DH590 is replacing a 30-year old analog Technics A/V receiver with surround capabilities that has served me well for all of those years on the audio side. But like I mentioned, it's analog only. No optical or coaxial digital ports and certainly no HDMI inputs or built-in DAC (because, why would it?) With my entry into streaming audio to go along with my records and CDs collection that I still listen and add to every so often, and with a TV that has HDMI-eARC capabilities and video streaming from Roku, I figured I should probably move into more modern times and that meant new receiver. Yes, I had been using a DAC with HDMI input (SMSL PS-100) and it performed really well because that's what SMSL does. But I needed something better and so I bought a refurbished DH590. I've had it for a couple of months now and it performs and sounds sweet. I only recently figured out how to "unlock" HDMI-eARC to my bluray player and that's because the manual that comes with it kind of lacks in the how-to department. But surround capabilites are there; there are Right AND Left subwoofer outputs which allows me to beef up both two-channel speakers and make the music soar that much more; it has multiple music and movie settings depending upon how you like your sound; but it does NOT have a phono input. This kind of stuck me as a negative at first but you can find inexpensive and good phono pre-amps for turntables that don't have one built-in and just run the RCA line-out to one of the many line-in stations on DH590. Problem solved. I could go on but you've gone on to another review by now so I will wrap this up by saying buy it if you're needing a capable, powerful, well-built receiver and anything that costs more than a car payment is out of the question. By the way, I'm still employing an external DAC with the DH590 but only using it with my Wiim Mini streamer because it's an SMSL SU-1 and it sounds so good coming through the Sony. They're a good pairing.

This really worked for my setup. The Bluetooth connects without fail. I love the tones, a clear, spacial quality. 4HDMI inputs are a plus.

This is a fine product, but was not usable for my family. I have hearing aides which the sound has to be cut off from the Amplifier and fed to my aides when watching or listing to programs not liked by family, my Pioneer has the mute feature. I was not able to see the specs on the Sony and assumed it had the same features (mute) and wanted an upgrade. Will have to get another Brand with the mute feature.

Excellent choice I made. Perfect when you’re in the mood to entertain guests by the pool and need the music to be heard over the roar of a good time! The sound quality is awesome at any range. Easy to install!

Bought this item thinking it was a good deal, sadly too good to be true, after 6 months the reciever has a internal error and will shut off and flash "protect" after speaking with Sony and going through the troubleshooting they deemed the issue to be internal, when I reached out to the seller I was basically given a "oh well" I see others have had this same issue with the receiver from this seller. Worked great until this but unfortunately feels very "scammy"