This is a 5.2-channel receiver for mixed use. It powers passive speakers, handles four HDMI inputs, supports ARC, and passes through 4K HDR formats including Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.
What you don't get matters just as much: no phono input, no Dolby Atmos, and no premium room correction. For normal bookshelf speakers in a small or medium room, that's fine if your expectations are set right.
What you get, and what you don't
The Sony gives you enough power for a typical 2.0, 2.1, 3.1, or 5.2 starter setup, plus room to grow later. That's useful if your room centers on a TV now but may expand over time.
What it doesn't give you is a complete turntable-and-TV receiver by itself. If vinyl is part of the plan, you need to think through the source signal first.
What you need to add for vinyl
- A turntable
- An external phono preamp if the turntable doesn't have one built in
- Passive speakers
- Speaker wire
- Optional subwoofer
The easiest matches are beginner-friendly Audio-Technica and Fluance models with built-in preamps, or decks from the turntables hub that clearly list line output. If you're still comparing decks, this guide on how to choose a turntable will save you from buying the wrong source for the receiver.
Sony STR-DH590 vs Yamaha RX-V385 vs Denon AVR-S570BT
| Model |
Phono input |
HDMI value |
Turntable hookup |
Best for |
Beginner fit |
| Sony STR-DH590 |
No |
Good |
Easy only with built-in or external preamp |
TV + Bluetooth + turntable with preamp |
Good if setup is planned |
| Yamaha RX-V385 |
No |
Good |
Also needs built-in or external preamp |
First-time AVR buyers who want simple basics |
Slightly simpler feel |
| Denon AVR-S570BT |
No |
Better |
Also needs built-in or external preamp |
Buyers who want newer HDMI value and more runway |
Good, if budget allows |
Choose Sony if you want a budget Sony receiver with Bluetooth and a straightforward TV-centered feature set.
Choose Yamaha if you want a similarly simple entry-level home theater receiver and prefer Yamaha's setup feel.
Choose Denon if you want more modern HDMI value and a bit more future flexibility. If your real goal is vinyl first, I'd also look at stereo receivers before any of these.
