Can I connect a turntable directly?

No. The R-S202 has no phono input, so a turntable needs a separate phono preamp or one built into the turntable.

Does it have Bluetooth or streaming?

No. It is a radio and analog line-input receiver; streaming requires an external source plugged into an aux input.

How many speakers can it drive?

It has A and B speaker terminals, so you can run two pairs, though not usually both at once at full output.

Does it have a headphone jack?

Yes, there is a headphone terminal on the front panel.

Is it good for TV and movies?

It can handle stereo TV audio through an analog input, but it has no HDMI switching or surround processing.

What do buyers say about the Yamaha R-S202 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,059 ratings.

Where can I buy the Yamaha R-S202 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver?

16 stores we checked sell it, including Audiolab, Amazon, Crutchfield, Best Buy, Sweetwater.

Yamaha R-S202 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver

Q: Where is the Yamaha R-S202 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver cheapest?

At Audiolab, for $249.95, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 51,059 ratings

Rated 4.5 out of 5 across more than a thousand ratings, owners mostly describe solid, clean stereo sound and easy setup. Complaints center on the missing phono stage and the limited input set.

What people mention

Sound qualityPraisedOwners call the sound clean and neutral, with enough power for typical bookshelf speakers.
SetupPraisedReviewers say it is quick to hook up and the controls are easy to understand.
InputsCriticisedBuyers miss a phono input and digital connections such as optical or HDMI.
BuildPraisedThe brushed aluminum front and solid chassis get consistent praise.
RemoteMixedThe remote works but is described as small and basic.

About the Yamaha R-S202 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver

The Yamaha R-S202 is a stereo receiver built around Yamaha's natural sound concept, which aims to reproduce music as it would be experienced live. It delivers two channels of 100 W output (8 ohms, 40 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.2% THD). The power transformer sits near the amp circuit to reduce power loss and improve peak power supply capacity. The signal ground and power supply ground connect at one point to avoid mutual interference and achieve a higher S/N ratio.

Bluetooth lets you stream music from smart phones and other devices. The tuner stores up to 40 FM and AM presets, which you can select from the receiver or the remote control. Auto preset searches for and registers FM stations, and frequencies appear on the display.

Speaker terminals for two systems let you play speakers A, B or A+B with the speaker selector. A power management function switches the receiver to standby after a set time, and standby power consumption is 0.5 W. The design has a brushed aluminum finish and a simple remote control layout.

Output power

2 channels x 100 W (8 ohms, 40 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.2% THD)

Connectivity

Bluetooth

Tuner

FM/AM, 40 station presets, FM auto preset

Speaker outputs

2 systems (A, B or A+B)

Headphones

Headphone terminal

Auto standby

Can be set to 2, 4, 8 or 12 hours, or turned off