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May 20, 2024 7:47 AM

Yamaha R-S202 100W 2-Ch. Stereo Receiver w/ Bluetooth (Black)

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Various Retailers have Yamaha R-S202 100W 2-Ch. Stereo Receiver w/ Bluetooth (Black) for $149.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Available:Features:
  • Advanced circuitry design.Speaker selector for 2 systems. Input Sensitivity (CD): 500 MV/47k ohmsHead phone terminalAuto power standby functionSpeaker selector and speaker terminals for two systems
  • Bluetooth to your favorite streaming music services
  • 40 station FM/AM preset tuning; Frequency Response: 10Hz – 100kHz (0 plus/ minus 0.5 dB / 0 plus/ minus 3.0 dB)
  • Brushed aluminum finish and simplistic design
  • Speaker selector for 2 systems. Input Sensitivity (CD): 500 MV/47k ohms
  • Head phone terminal
  • Auto power standby function
  • Speaker selector and speaker terminals for two systems

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $50 lower (25% savings) than the list price of $199.95
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.5 from over 4800 customer reviews.
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    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by phoinix | Staff
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Various Retailers have Yamaha R-S202 100W 2-Ch. Stereo Receiver w/ Bluetooth (Black) for $149.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Available:Features:
  • Advanced circuitry design.Speaker selector for 2 systems. Input Sensitivity (CD): 500 MV/47k ohmsHead phone terminalAuto power standby functionSpeaker selector and speaker terminals for two systems
  • Bluetooth to your favorite streaming music services
  • 40 station FM/AM preset tuning; Frequency Response: 10Hz – 100kHz (0 plus/ minus 0.5 dB / 0 plus/ minus 3.0 dB)
  • Brushed aluminum finish and simplistic design
  • Speaker selector for 2 systems. Input Sensitivity (CD): 500 MV/47k ohms
  • Head phone terminal
  • Auto power standby function
  • Speaker selector and speaker terminals for two systems

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $50 lower (25% savings) than the list price of $199.95
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.5 from over 4800 customer reviews.
  • About this store:
  • Additional note:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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burticus
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I can appreciate a simple 2 channel amp.... but not having an optical input or subwoofer output in 2024 is just hard for me to accept. I feel like this should be $99 tops. If you want to use this with a TV setup you're going to need a digital to analog converter. Here is one for $14

https://www.amazon.com/PROZOR-Dig...B00KNNSKV0

Also lacks a phono preamp, so all you vinyl hipsters out there will need to buy one of those too if you want to hook up your turntable. There are a ton on AMZ under $20.
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javaking_1000
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Everything about this receiver is disappointing. If you only need background music probably fine, but if you want to play it cleanly at higher volumes it's going to run out of steam. Paired with cheap speakers it will be ok, but don't expect much. If you're not real picky about sound quality, this is your amp.

I always tell people to go with a high quality used home theater amp. Many have better sound quality and more real power, and often include a phono preamp, subwoofer connections, and multiple inputs via HDMI, optical and analog RCA - giving you many more options. Just run in 2 channel mode if you only want stereo sound.
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May 21, 2024 10:29 PM
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savingsomuchMay 21, 2024 10:29 PM
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Connector Type HDMI. Don't complain! Lmao
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May 22, 2024 12:23 PM
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greenwichMay 22, 2024 12:23 PM
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I know many people like this amp, but I had a different experience. It was one of the worst amps I've ever tried. It sounded trash with KEF Q150, KEF Q350, and JBL 530. YMMV. Not trying to start an argument war here. If you like it, good for you.
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May 22, 2024 12:56 PM
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Raistlin1May 22, 2024 12:56 PM
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Would love something like this (price) with a network connection for my deck speakers. Right now I have a very old HK 5.1 receiver that turns on remotely with a harmony, then I use an echo dot to stream to it. Takes up a lot of space and using two devices to use it remotely.
May 22, 2024 1:53 PM
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burticusMay 22, 2024 1:53 PM
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I can appreciate a simple 2 channel amp.... but not having an optical input or subwoofer output in 2024 is just hard for me to accept. I feel like this should be $99 tops. If you want to use this with a TV setup you're going to need a digital to analog converter. Here is one for $14

https://www.amazon.com/PROZOR-Dig...B00KNNSKV0

Also lacks a phono preamp, so all you vinyl hipsters out there will need to buy one of those too if you want to hook up your turntable. There are a ton on AMZ under $20.
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May 22, 2024 2:44 PM
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javaking_1000May 22, 2024 2:44 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Everything about this receiver is disappointing. If you only need background music probably fine, but if you want to play it cleanly at higher volumes it's going to run out of steam. Paired with cheap speakers it will be ok, but don't expect much. If you're not real picky about sound quality, this is your amp.

I always tell people to go with a high quality used home theater amp. Many have better sound quality and more real power, and often include a phono preamp, subwoofer connections, and multiple inputs via HDMI, optical and analog RCA - giving you many more options. Just run in 2 channel mode if you only want stereo sound.
Last edited by javaking_1000 May 22, 2024 at 08:06 AM.
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May 22, 2024 2:47 PM
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bfizzleMay 22, 2024 2:47 PM
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Quote from Raistlin1 View quoted comment :
Would love something like this (price) with a network connection for my deck speakers. Right now I have a very old HK 5.1 receiver that turns on remotely with a harmony, then I use an echo dot to stream to it. Takes up a lot of space and using two devices to use it remotely.
I use Yamaha amps for my receivers. They seemed to have stopped supporting their network streaming protocol (MusicCast) on most new devices. I've been waiting for either a used or inexpensive device like this to come out to add another zone to my system.

At this point I've given up and switched to Arylic Up2stream. They are built off of an opensource implementation called Linkplay. Arylic has a whole bunch of different options which go from DYI component boards to 2 channel x 50 watt amps (A50+). While they aren't perfect they have been filling the void Yamaha has left.
May 22, 2024 4:43 PM
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GreyKestrel9181May 22, 2024 4:43 PM
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Quote from burticus View quoted comment :
I can appreciate a simple 2 channel amp.... but not having an optical input or subwoofer output in 2024 is just hard for me to accept. I feel like this should be $99 tops. If you want to use this with a TV setup you're going to need a digital to analog converter. Here is one for $14

https://www.amazon.com/PROZOR-Dig...B00KNNSKV0 [amazon.com]

Also lacks a phono preamp, so all you vinyl hipsters out there will need to buy one of those too if you want to hook up your turntable. There are a ton on AMZ under $20.
This is not for home theater, it's a stereo receiver with bluetooth. If my 20+ year old Sony receiver ever dies I would replace it with this to run my garage and outdoor speakers.
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May 22, 2024 5:09 PM
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evidentMay 22, 2024 5:09 PM
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Quote from GreyKestrel9181 View quoted comment :
This is not for home theater, it's a stereo receiver with bluetooth. If my 20+ year old Sony receiver ever dies I would replace it with this to run my garage and outdoor speakers.
If my 20+ yr old sony receiver craps out i'll get something 10 years old from my local pawn shop
May 22, 2024 5:37 PM
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burticusMay 22, 2024 5:37 PM
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Quote from evident View quoted comment :
If my 20+ yr old sony receiver craps out i'll get something 10 years old from my local pawn shop
Ditto. I have a fairly modern AVR for the living room, but for bedroom or other purposes I'm using old amps from the 90's. If they blow up I'll be scouring garage sales and pawn shops.
May 22, 2024 5:56 PM
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BlueJello45May 22, 2024 5:56 PM
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Nice for a garage of pool shed. I've had mine in a similar situation for a few years hooked up to outdoor speakers and it works for me.
May 22, 2024 6:16 PM
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AutomaticallyMay 22, 2024 6:16 PM
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Any recommendations for stereo receivers with network and built-in apps?
May 22, 2024 7:05 PM
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tomwilMay 22, 2024 7:05 PM
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Wow, didn't realize what a deal I got at Best Buy a few years ago for $45.

Edit - found deal:

https://slickdeals.net/e/12582700-yamaha-200w-2-ch-stereo-receiver-black-44-99
Last edited by tomwil May 22, 2024 at 12:20 PM.
May 22, 2024 8:01 PM
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hypeivMay 22, 2024 8:01 PM
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Quote from Automatically View quoted comment :
Any recommendations for stereo receivers with network and built-in apps?
If you don't need an FM tuner, the WiiM Amp would fit the bill nicely.
May 22, 2024 10:02 PM
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livindreamzsMay 22, 2024 10:02 PM
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Quote from tomwil View quoted comment :
Wow, didn't realize what a deal I got at Best Buy a few years ago for $45.

Edit - found deal:

https://slickdeals.net/e/12582700-yamaha-200w-2-ch-stereo-receiver-black-44-99
Me too!! Had I known how great that deal was, I would have gotten another one at the time.

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May 22, 2024 10:06 PM
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omarjqMay 22, 2024 10:06 PM
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Anyone have a rec on a small stereo amp with Bluetooth? The key is small.. I want to throw it in a closet or cabinet to power in wall speakers.

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