Features:

  • 100 watts x 2 (8 ohms, 1 kHz)
  • Phono Input, 4 Stereo RCA Audio Inputs, 3.5mm Input, Stereo RCA Output
  • Built-in Bluetooth lets you wirelessly stream from other Bluetooth devices
  • Connect up to 4 speakers; A/B switching to play all at once, or in separate zones
  • Low-profile design (5 ¼” tall) fits easily into conventional AV cabinet
  • FM Radio with 30-station presets; wireless remote control (2AA batteries included)
  • Full-size (1/4”) headphone jack
  • In the box: Remote (RMT-AA400U), Batteries, FM antenna
The most solid receiver at this price point

I'm not an audio aficionado, so I don't need anything too complicated. This is perfect for me and my turntable setup. The Bluetooth is a great feature, and I find myself using it a lot when I want to listen to a song I don't have in my collection, and I think it sounds almost as good as it would on vinyl. Don't buy the banana plugs bundle, because this receiver will not connect. The remote is handy, and you can switch between four different inputs, Bluetooth, a turntable, a portable, and the radio. If you want to adjust the bass or treble, you need the remote, so don't let go of that. Not cheaply built at all. Sturdy for sure, and I really appreciate that the volume knob is smooth without being loose. Great receiver!

Dude, you're getting a SONY!

Easy to set up. Has a phono preamp. Good sound range. Nice equalization. Just a great, basic, quality receiver for your average folk who wants good sound but doesn't want to open a line of credit on your house due to expense. I've had mine for about three months and it works great with my Pioneer PL 990 record player and my AIWA XC 37M CD player. Nice Bluetooth connection and plays nicely when the volume is turned up...

exactly what i was looking for

have had this hooked up for a couple days now and love it. This unit replace and old rca home theatre receiver from 2003, i use this primarily to listen to records and cds. The new sony is powering two 4 inch bookshelf speakers and two 8 inch floor speakers. AND IT IS LOUD. im not even sure what the max volume is but when i turn it up to 50 on the dial it is too loud to listen to. And the sound is noticeably better the the old amp. the built in phono amp is the main reason i bought it. One thing im not sure about is why the volume is lower on records than on cds at the same volume reading? Another thing that I notice is the sound quality from the bluetooth is not as good as the records and cds. the remote and menus are easy to use, i put in some FM presets, not sure if i will ever use them. receiver is over in the corner of the living room and the remote works well even though its not directly facing where the remote is being operated from. all in all im very happy with this unit.

Better than anyone would expect in its price range

The rating is for the unexpected sound quality despite the low price and requisite lowered expectations. The Bluetooth features (control, pairing, and sound quality) are first-rate. You can power on the receiver using your compatible mobile device if you wish that feature to be activated, which keeps the receiver in stand by mode. and you can enhance the sound quality (think of it as HD Bluetooth audio) by allowing AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) if your paired device transmits using that codec; it's well worth it if so. Also, the phono preamplifier is very good compared to separates which I have compared it to. A big plus for the phono input is the fact you can increase the gain to match the other line level inputs. Lastly, the FM tuner is very good in that it pulls in many area stations without crosstalk and too much interference. It is not an afterthought by Sony. It is a quality tuner, though FM only and not AM. All in all, this modest receiver surprised me in many ways. It's more powerful than the NAD I was considering and less than 1/2 the price. It may not have the audiophile reputation of the latter, but Sony deserves commendation for this entry level 2 channel feature full excellent sounding receiver.

Nice old-school stereo amp with modern touches

Hard to find a good stereo amp these days and this is a steal at the price. Is one of the few that had all of the following features that I really needed: - 4 sets of stereo line inputs (plus a fifth 3.5 mm jack for a portable on the front panel) - Phono level inputs with ground - 2 sets of A/B speaker outputs (but see caveat below) and unlike a previous model, this one happily CAN control speaker outputs via the remote - Bluetooth pairing to portable or computer - More than adequate power level - Decent aesthetic and hefty build quality Main quibble is that while the speaker impedance can be set to 8 or 6 ohms (and you can use the 6-ohm setting for 4-ohm speakers in a pinch), this applies to ONE set of speakers only. The A/B outputs are essentially just a parallel connection to the same output with a switch in front of it. So if you have both on at the same time driving 8-ohm speakers the amp will essentially be seeing a 4-ohm load, with the limitations that that implies. But at normal listening levels and with 8-ohm or higher impedance speakers, it really doesn't matter a bit and really for the price I'm almost embarrassed even to bring this up!

Very Basic unit, but solid sound. I love it.

I just hooked mine up. I have it attached to a pair of DM305 Bowers and Wilkins speakers. The speakers are really just bookshelf speakers on a pedestal. The sound, however, is great. It has a rich warm sound with plenty of bass as well as treble (both adjustable). It is also more than powerful enough for the mid sized room the unit is in. Sooo.... This is a VERY basic unit. There are no real frills. It attaches easily to my iPhone via Bluetooth (how I normally listen to music so audiophiles can start to gag now) with a few more inputs. The unit will auto detect a paired Bluetooth device and wake up. This is exactly what I wanted, but if you want sub outputs, DTS processing hdmi or digital inputs you need to get something higher end. While this unit does get plenty loud, if you are looking to hook it up to monster speakers and try to anger the neighbors, again you should look for something a little bigger. I am very happy with this unit and am glad I settled on it. Hope this helps.

Great performance for a fair price.

Easy to hook up. sounds good with audio monitor bookshelf speakers. Great FM reception. Nice and compact (depth) to fit on bookshelf.

Nice performance for a low end Amp

I bought this to locate at a lake cabin in order to access Bluetooth from iPhones and other devices. Occasionally use for FM radio. Ability to drive A or B or AB speakers was necessary to play music in the cabin or on the porch or both. Wanted a decent remote so we could control source, sound and mute from the front of the house. For the price, this fit the application perfectly. Sound is pretty good for the amp and the Bt connection is solid - no losses from about 100 foot away (line of sight). Hooked these up with two sets of Polk Atrium 4 outdoor speakers (<$100) and was impressed. (It's not audiophile quality but plenty loud for a party but clear/crisp enough for relaxing). FM reception is somewhat poor but I added a more powerful antenna. The cabin is remote so I figured that would be necessary anyway. I'm impressed enough with the set up that I'm going to buy the same combination for my garage. (The alternative was buying a Bt receiver and hook up to an older amp but the remote control function and direct link to Bt is worth the extra bucks).

A good inexpensive receiver for people who like music but are not tinkering hobbiests.

Needed a good inexpensive receiver for a classic turntable that didn't have a preamplifier. I've only had it a week but have been very happy with it. The sound is great and it hooked up to my phone with no problem what so ever. It's not meant for Extreme Audiophiles or people who want a ton of customization. The minimal interface is not a selling point, I'd always prefer knobs to a remote, and there aren't many options to tweak the sound. It's a cheap solution for my turntable problem and replaces those pesky, moody bluetooth speakers that I had relied on in the past few years.

Solid Receiver, quality at an affordable price

This is the second of these receivers that I purchased. The first I used in an island bar tv setup where the TV speakers were muffled inside and I needed something to send the external speaker output to. It sounded great from the get go and continues to do so today some many months later with daily use. I liked that it had the ability to receive signals from multiple sources as I needed that ability to make my setup work the way I wanted. One signal comes from the cable box and the other from an Apple TV. This receiver also has Bluetooth capability which is why I purchased the second unit for my basement workshop. I wanted to put it up on a corner shelf and not have to manually access buttons on the front so the remote was a must. It has the ability to go into a power saving mode when it doesn’t have a signal for 15 minutes and Bluetooth is able to wake it back up so your phone is like a remote too. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this to someone who needs a quality receiver without a lot of extra bells and whistles.

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