Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

3 expert reviews | 14 user reviews

Most of the music press reviews I've read of this emphasise that the sound is out of all proportion to the tiny dimensions and light weight, and after a couple of months I certainly have to agree. The five amp models (Eden Traveller, Marshall Super...

86 expert reviews | 1121 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.

23 expert reviews | 775 user reviews

Sony's recent A/V receiver offerings have been somewhat a mixed bag. On one hand, they seemed to offer a good mix of features and connectivity for the money. On the other hand, the inclusion of too many useless bells ‘n whistles mucked up their...

19 expert reviews | 367 user reviews

As long as you don't demand the latest surround and streaming features, the Yamaha RX-V483 offers excellent sound at an affordable price.

6 expert reviews | 19 user reviews

Onkyo's TX-NR626 is a value-packed AV receiver with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and even a turntable input, but it's just short of being our top pick.

19 expert reviews | 1043 user reviews

Considering the Onkyo TX-NR646's generous feature set and superlative sonic skills, it's one heck of a value.

10 expert reviews | 328 user reviews

The slim, compact Marantz NR1605 provides excellent sound quality and thoroughly up-to-date features, making it one of our favorites for the price.

8 expert reviews | 83 user reviews

The Denon AVR-S730H is the most affordable Dolby Atmos/DTS:X receiver we’ve tested, and a superb value overall.

5 expert reviews

Streaming hi-fi has never looked or sounded so good at a real-world price.

6 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

The AV8802A brings audiophile-quality processing into a multichannel environment and for a relatively reasonable cost. The only other processor I have tested for HCC to achieve this was the Anthem Statement D2V – a few years ago now – at near three...

2 expert reviews | 3 user reviews

NAD C390DD: Sound quality But how does it sound? Well, for a smidge over £2000, pretty good. It’s precise and detailed, offering good scale and plenty of sonic authority. By the highest standards, though, it’s not as expressive or rhythmically adept as...

13 expert reviews

Yamaha’s great-value Atmos AV receiver delivers a thrilling performance and plenty of features at a low price, even though some rivals offer a more sophisticated listen.

3 expert reviews | 39 user reviews

The MRX700 delivers more-than-enough power for most rooms and provides exceptional sound. Practical features I really liked included: Comprehensive audio processing options, analog-to-HDMI video conversion and upscaling, 3D pass-through, and Anthem...

19 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

OPPO continues to introduct products that have very high quality parts and performance, but are very affordable. The HA-2 is a very useful addition to your smart phone, and is an inexpensive, tempting accessory. I recommend that you yield to your...

5 expert reviews

Rega builds on the strengths of the excellent Brio-R and gives us another terrifically musical amplifier

3 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

We thoroughly enjoyed using the Yamaha RX-A3020 receiver. Its class-leading performance consistently allowed us to better enjoy our music and movies, and its inclusion of Airplay and other future-forward niceties help bring its feature set in line with...

10 expert reviews | 27 user reviews

The NAD M22 V2 has the muscles of a heavyweight boxer, but a gentle soul.

4 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

Best home cinema amplifier £1500+, Awards 2011. Pioneer’s best is also its best yet: an extraordinary feat, and a true Award-winning all-rounder

13 expert reviews | 46 user reviews

One of the most expressive and entertaining surround amps we’ve heard in a while

2 expert reviews | 47 user reviews

If you want extra oomph from your action blockbusters and an immersive Atmos experience, you can’t fail to be impressed by the SC-LX89’s muscle and composure. We’d like a bit more dynamic subtlety to make this a one-size-fits-all amplifier. Still, for...

5 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

When all is said and done, our first impression of the STR-DN860 remains a lasting one. We knew its undeniable talents would cause problems for its rivals and this test proves exactly that. All this just goes to show that having the latest mods and...

3 expert reviews | 101 user reviews

A well-priced, well-featured DAC that’s a pleasant listen, but far from the last word in outright entertainment

7 expert reviews | 35 user reviews

Preview: Yamaha AVENTAGE A/V receivers; the RX-A740 and RX-A840 to the Dolby Atmos ready RX-A3040 and RX-A2040. All new models boast HDMI 2.0, and wireless networking.

8 expert reviews | 63 user reviews

The Aventage line from Yamaha has been popular since it was introduced and there is little to complain about with the new RX-A720, RX-A820, and RX-A1020 receivers.

16 expert reviews | 37 user reviews