Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

Class D has been steadily infiltrating Pioneer's upper-crust Elite line since 2008 and now accounts for five of the line's seven models. With the SC-61, reviewed here, the latest version of the technology—which Pioneer calls D3—has come down in price...

2 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

The big selling point of the Onkyo flagship TX-NR5010 is 11.4 channel DTS Neo:X support. While it can only power nine of those channels, if you are shelling out $3000 for a receiver, we're guessing you have a few external amps lying around somewhere....

6 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

Detail backed by masses of power There’s scope to power 11 audio channels, including front-height and -width speakers in addition to twin subwoofers. Audyssey’s MultEQ XT32 calibration system configures the amp to cope with room acoustics and multiple...

5 expert reviews | 12 user reviews

While we tend to prefer a slightly warmer sound to Yamaha’s slight briskness, we have no doubt the Yamaha RX-A3010 receiver will find loads of fans who enjoy its lively, up-close approach.

8 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

The RX-A2020 retails for $1700 and is the 2nd to top-of-the-line receiver in Yamaha's 2012 Aventage (pronounced Ah-ven-taj) lineup (under the RX-A3020). The Aventage series has consistently impressed us with its build quality, sound quality, and...

3 expert reviews | 3 user reviews

The Onkyo TX-NR5009 is a true top-tier AV receiver. For those in the high-end receiver market, it is one to seriously consider. The remote is by far the best universal remote I have ever had included with any product I have reviewed. It was so...

13 expert reviews | 13 user reviews

Preview: A mid-range 7.1 home cinema receiver with AirPlay and Audyssey MultiEQ.

11 expert reviews | 29 user reviews

We've been mighty impressed with the recent offerings from Onkyo but we have to say that the TX-NR1009 has left is a little underwhelmed. When you compare it to the Onkyo TX-NR809, you have to look pretty hard to see where your extra $200 is going....

15 expert reviews | 25 user reviews

The Denon AVR-1912's price in India is Rs. 45,900, so it doesn’t really end up being the cheapest receiver around. As far as its connectivity options go, it’s very good and it's a solid solution for a good speaker set.

17 expert reviews | 146 user reviews

The Samsung STB-E7500 is by far one of the best Freeview PVRs on the market. Features like Wi-Fi, Smart Hub, AllShare Play, 3D conversion, dual-screen viewing and media playback make it more sophisticated than most PVRs, while the gorgeous onscreen...

6 expert reviews | 19 user reviews

Extensive array of sockets The LX75's specification is almost identical to that of the more powerful LX85, with an extensive array of sockets including seven HDMI inputs and twin outputs.

7 expert reviews | 7 user reviews

iuml;¿½800 wisely spent can go an awful long way - this Denon's prodigious value for money

4 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

The Anthem MRX700's price tag may seem a little steep, but the ARC room correction setup, superior power and super quiet processing are worth the added expense.

12 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

Yes, the comparison between the new Marantz and Denon lines is apt - they share a lot of the same features such as Apple AirPlay, 3D pass-through, 4k upscaling, Audyssey MultEQ XT, and more. But lots of receivers have these features. What distinguishes...

5 expert reviews | 10 user reviews

Hey, if dollars per kilogram is your measure of value for home-theatre receivers, then at nearly 18kg, the Yamaha Aventage RX-A2010 is right up there. If you want high-quality all-around performance, excellent connectivity, excellent sound and good...

9 expert reviews | 19 user reviews

If you want a stereo receiver and nothing else, the TX-8050 is a good choice

5 expert reviews | 110 user reviews

The Yamaha RX-V671 sounds excellent and supports several high-quality streaming-music services, but it lacks built-in AirPlay support.

15 expert reviews | 161 user reviews

For Yamaha’s best performance and value under $1,000, these receivers are the way to go.

4 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

The Onkyo TX-NR609 has six HDMI inputs and lots of built-in streaming music services, but it lacks AirPlay and doesn't sound quite as good to our ears as some competitors.

16 expert reviews | 457 user reviews

The Yamaha RX-V473 is a serviceable 5.1 AV receiver, but given that it has only four HDMI inputs, competing models offer a better value.

5 expert reviews | 82 user reviews

The Sonos Connect:Amp is an excellent streaming-audio solution for sound-quality sticklers who prefer to supply their own speakers.

2 expert reviews | 11 user reviews

The exhaustive features are a great point in the RA-12’s favour, and there’s enough going on sonically to keep you listening. It isn’t a true star at this price level, but remains worthy of consideration if you crave an amp with such a well-packed bag...

4 expert reviews

While you'll pay a premium for its extra features, the Slingbox 500 is an excellent way to watch your TV or DVR video content anywhere.

3 expert reviews | 31 user reviews

There is no shortage of competition at or around the £1,000 price point and there will be people who prefer to buy a single box and be done with it, but if you are looking for a player which artfully combines a very natural presentation and brings very...

8 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

Everybody’s been burned by the shifting hot sands of home theater technological change. Spending a lot of money on the latest state-of-the-art surround processor or AVR (like the $8,000 Lexicon AV-8 I once bought) only to have it become obsolete a few...

4 expert reviews | 1 user reviews