Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

Some of the best-sounding audio/video receivers come from companies that have earned a “low end of the high end” reputation in the two-channel sphere. And, yes, in case you were wondering, that's a good thing. These receiver brands offer audiophile...

3 expert reviews

The Denon AVR-3312CI maintains the great sound of its predecessors and adds in some fun features all at a lower price than prior years.

11 expert reviews | 52 user reviews

Pioneer’s VSX-1021-K shows that Pioneer is on top of its game by incorporating unique and innovative features, a user-friendly interface and excellent sound quality in a mid-level receiver that stands as a paradigm for the notion of value.

13 expert reviews | 139 user reviews

If you don't enjoy paradox, life is no more fun than a sack of dirt. Here's a long-running paradox in the home theater sphere: Some folks are turned off by audio/video receivers because they are so complex and loaded with features. So how do the people...

2 expert reviews | 33 user reviews

A fantastic entry-level AV amplifier – not brimming with features or power, but it gets the essentials right

2 expert reviews | 106 user reviews

It seems that Marantz has addressed every criticism we offered in our SR6004 review and took their receiver line up to the next level with their latest xxxx5 series. We are looking forward to engaging a formal review of the SR7005 as we have high hopes...

12 expert reviews | 71 user reviews

This has to be one of the simplest AV receiver remotes I’ve had the pleasure of using. Everything is in its right place, which means that you don’t have to keep hunting for relevant buttons. This is a boon when you are engrossed in the movie and don’t...

1 expert reviews | 20 user reviews

This receiver puts out great sounds for my game and home theater. This is a must buy.....

1 expert reviews | 14 user reviews

The STR-DH820 adds some useful features from the entry-level STR-DH520. As A/V receivers go, it does a pretty good job and doesn't have any significant failings that would annoy the majority of users.

6 expert reviews | 172 user reviews

Classy five-channel AV receiver with AirPlay and DLNA music streaming.

4 expert reviews | 33 user reviews

What's the big deal? Well, Sony has completely redesigned the GUI on-screen display and setup system. They haven't just redesigned the setup menu, they've took an axe to the whole way you connect and engage music, video and streaming media. In all...

3 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

With a turnover exceeding $4bn and a portfolio of brands that includes AKG, JBL, Infinity, Lexicon and Mark Levinson, Harman is not exactly small potatoes in the deep fat fryer of consumer electronics. But in this part of the market – all-in-one...

2 expert reviews

looks great and sounds great, you will find it hard to get better then this at the price it is, great amp

1 expert reviews | 6 user reviews

In the modern home theatre environment, features and connectivity are as important as sound and picture performance. The Pioneer VSX-921 excels in all these areas. It combines four 3D-compliant HDMI inputs with DLNA streaming of HD audio files over a...

9 expert reviews | 103 user reviews

NAD is not a brand to follow the masses. In fact, while the AVR herd are grazing on features and connecting to the milking machine of network integration, NAD receivers are more ‘free range'. The T757 goes a step further and is truly feral. What we...

6 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

Hoping Firmware updates make the unit much more solid, as most of the problems are with the execution/implementation of the software. This unit should solve problems for me and allow me NOT to have 5 different playback devices decoding everything for...

2 expert reviews | 43 user reviews

It would be easy to mistake the Korg Monotribe for a toy. You're almost certain to find it described as such elsewhere but don't you believe it. This true analogue synth and drum machine combo is a re

4 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

The Sony STR-DN1020 isn't a bad AV receiver, but it lags behind its competitors in just about every attribute we consider important.

6 expert reviews | 75 user reviews

The Denon AVR-1913 has a solid set of features and excellent sound quality, but competing AV receivers offer better value.

1 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

The Pioneer VSX-1022-K's combination of six HDMI inputs and AirPlay looks good from afar, but this AV receiver is only worth considering if you can find it heavily discounted.

1 expert reviews | 65 user reviews

At $99, the Co-Star is the least expensive way to get the Google TV experience, but the price doesn't come without trade-offs.

4 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

Click to EnlargeIt's often a form of praise to say that a device does one thing and does it well. But when a device purports to bring the wonders of the Internet to your home, and then limits itself to less content than devices that cost a third as...

13 expert reviews

Some years ago I bought my loudspeakers from Legacy Audio. I purchased the Focus 4 way towers, the Silver Screen center, and the Mist surrounds. I have been to many audio shows over the years, and they have held their own with speakers costing many...

11 user reviews

The M2is really sort of a hybrid. It is a traditional amp with non-traditionalinputs. It is an integrated amp in spirit but doesn't have all thefunctionality that a traditional integrated would have. It is certainly aspecialized product that, at its...

6 expert reviews

With high output power, balanced inputs, a DAC and USB ports, could the striking new hybrid Ethos be all things to all men?

3 expert reviews