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Yamaha R-S202BL review
The functionality of receivers is expanding rapidly and radically. The review of Yamaha R-S202BL will help us to understand the intricacies of this explosive progress. 4.8 points out of 10 are an adequate assessment of this receiver for functions and capabilities. The overall rating is too low, we would not recommend choosing this receiver. The Yamaha released this model in 2016. The R-S202BL is equipped with an amplifier that can handle 2.0 channels.
Yamaha R-S202BL Pros
- ✔Bluetooth is now one of the key wireless communication protocols. In AV receivers, it is used for audio signal transmission or remote control. And it is in the model under review that Bluetooth support is implemented.
- ✔When using the R-S202BL, it is possible to switch between the main and additional set of speakers - speaker A/B switching.
Yamaha R-S202BL Cons
- ✖The receiver has not a function of wireless connection to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
- ✖This receiver can not play content from external media.
- ✖The R-S202BL has not a phono (MM) input for connecting a phonographer or turntable.
- ✖Dolby Atmos technology has not been included.
- ✖Can not manage the DTS:X surround format.
- ✖Does not support for HDR.
- ✖4K pass-through support is not implemented.
- ✖HDMI ARC function not implemented.
- ✖HDMI eARC function not implemented.
- ✖The manufacturer does not claim support for HDMI CEC.
- ✖It is not possible to use the HDMI pass-through in standby mode, which could allow the TV to receive the original signal from the source even when the receiver is turned off.
- ✖AirPlay is not supported.
- ✖Yamaha R-S202BL is unable to use Amazon Music.
- ✖Spotify music is not supported.
- ✖There is no voice control function.
- ✖There is no native app to control this receiver.
- ✖Energy-saving ECO mode is not implemented.
- ✖Bi-amping is not available.
- ✖Does not have Pure Direct mode.
- ✖The Yamaha R-S202BL can not use the auto speaker calibration.
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Yamaha R-S202BL back and front view
Yamaha R-S202BL specs and features
Amplifier
| Channels | 2.0 |
| Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 140/8 |
| Output impedance, Ohm | 8 |
| Frequency response | 40Hz-20KHz |
| THD in stereo, % | 0.08 |
Audio features
| Digital to analog converter (DAC) | 192 KHz/24-bit |
| Bi-amping | ✖ |
| Pure direct (straight) | ✖ |
| Auto speaker calibration | ✖ |
| Speaker A/B switching | ✔ |
| Other audio features | has not |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | ✖ |
| USB | 0 |
| Bluetooth | ✔ |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | ✖ |
| DLNA | ✖ |
| MHL | ✖ |
Streaming services
| Apple Music (AirPlay) | ✖ |
| Amazon Music | ✖ |
| Spotify | ✖ |
| Other streaming services | has not |
Extensive connection
| HDMI input/output | 0/0 |
| HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ✖ |
| HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) | ✖ |
| HDMI CEC | ✖ |
| Digital content protection (HDCP) | ✖ |
| Subwoofer output (LFE) | 0 |
| Headphone output | 1 x 6.3 |
| Optical digital input | 0 |
| Coaxial digital input | 0 |
| Composite input | 0 |
| Component input/output | 0/0 |
| Phono (MM) input | ✖ |
| Front panel connectors | phones |
| Multi channel preamp output | ✖ |
Video features
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) | ✖ |
| 4K signal pass-through | ✖ |
| 8K signal pass-through | ✖ |
| HDMI signal pass-through | ✖ |
| 3D signal pass-through | ✖ |
| HDMI pass-through in standby mode | ✖ |
| Video conversion | ✖ |
| Analog to HDMI scaling | ✖ |
| HDMI to HDMI scaling | ✖ |
| Dolby Vision | ✖ |
| Other video features | has not |
Additional features
| Voice control | ✖ |
| App control | ✖ |
| Display | fluorescent |
| Tuner | AM, FM |
| Sleep timer | ✔ |
| Auto power off | ✔ |
| ECO mode | ✖ |
| Graphical user interface (GUI) | ✖ |
| Setup assistant | ✖ |
| Firmware update | ✖ |
| Other additional features | has not |
Multi-room
| Multi-room zones | has not |
| Zone audio output | has not |
| Zone HDMI output | has not |
| Multi-room control | has not |
| RS-232 | 0 |
| Remote control input/output (IR) | 0/0 |
| DC trigger output (12V) | 0 |
Multichannel surround
| Dolby Atmos | ✖ |
| Dolby TrueHD | ✖ |
| Dolby Surround | ✖ |
| Dolby (other) | has not |
| DTS:X | ✖ |
| DTS HD Master | ✖ |
| DTS Virtual:X | ✖ |
| DTS Neural:X | ✖ |
| DTS (other) | has not |
| Auro-3D | ✖ |
| IMAX Enhanced | ✖ |
| Multichannel stereo | ✖ |
Audio file formats
| MP3 | ✔ |
| WMA | ✖ |
| AAC | ✔ |
| WAV | ✖ |
| FLAC | ✖ |
| ALAC | ✖ |
| Other audio file formats | has not |
Power
| Operational power consumption, W | 175 |
| Standby consumption, W | 0.3 |
| Removable power cord | ✖ |
Dimensions
| Size W x H x D, cm/inches | 43.5 x 14.1 x 32.2/17 x 5.5 x 12.6 |
| Weight, kg/lbs | 6.7/14.8 |
Other
| Release year | 2016 |