Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

The Onyko TX-NR414 offers the best AV receiver value for those with a tight budget, although the step-up TX-NR515 model is worth the extra cash if you can afford it.

10 expert reviews | 477 user reviews

So although i've paired only whith a b5 ,the scene is good, maybe a Little constrained,detailed,good response in bass ,But as Well might be a Little dark in sound ,S-o not as bright as denon&marantz ,Nad claims it is from the power source ,OK Well...

18 expert reviews | 48 user reviews

We like this amp. It doesn’t offer the final word in sound or specs, but it does occupy a comfortable spot in the middle ground.

7 expert reviews | 87 user reviews

Yamaha's RX-V475 is a great-sounding 5.1 receiver and a good value, although competitors offer better features and design.

7 expert reviews | 751 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...

7 expert reviews | 96 user reviews

At that price you start to get advanced features like video upconversion to HDMI and amplifiers that can be re-routed to a second Zone. So what does Denon have to offer above and beyond that with its AVR 3312CI receiver, that's priced at twice that. I...

22 expert reviews | 127 user reviews

The Sony STR-DN850 has it all: bountiful Wi-Fi networking features, the brawn to provide maximum home theater fun, and the refinement to bring a string quartet recording to life.

5 expert reviews | 18 user reviews

The Pioneer produces a rip-roaring sound that lacks a little refinement in places

11 expert reviews | 30 user reviews

The Denon AVR-S920W is an excellent mid-priced Atmos-ready receiver, with plenty of home cinema muscle and excellent usability.

3 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

An outstanding iPad DJ console capable of banging out top-notch sets

2 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

Every now and again something comes along that is so focused and so madly different from the mainstream that it stands in a category virtually of its own. While the big Japanese brands cram ever more licensed and bespoke home cinema technology into...

2 expert reviews

There are certainly rivals out there with more power – the very fine Roksan Kandy K2, for example – but none at the moment surpasses the 6a for its precision and agility.

4 expert reviews

Best home cinema amplifier £1500+, Awards 2013. If you want big and powerful dynamics, then this high-end AV receiver will fill up your home cinema room with a stunning, cinematic scale of sound

3 expert reviews | 41 user reviews

Sacrifice a smidge of detail for musicality and you've got the Naim - it's an easy amplifier to love

8 expert reviews

AudioQuest's relatively new device– the DragonFly USB DAC v1.2 offers a great portable way to improve your current computer and smartphone set up. To find out more, click on this review.

4 expert reviews | 17 user reviews

Hegel has made a name for themselves with their standalone integrated amps, amplifiers, and DACs. The H80 takes some of the top integrated amp, pre-amp, and DAC technology and puts it into one box.

5 expert reviews | 36 user reviews

I bought this last week, display model, and spent an entire weekend trying to get some sound out of it. After some telephone support from the very helpful guys at Richersounds and Yamaha, I eventually got sound via bluetooth, but audio and video were 3...

27 user reviews

Definitely would recommend this product.

11 user reviews

Using this in a small room with a pair of Klipsch RB-51 II speakers. Plenty powerful and sounds great.

1 expert reviews | 251 user reviews

Lots of hdmi inputs ease of use great value for money

4 expert reviews | 43 user reviews

Best stereo amp £1500+, Awards 2013. The Caspian M2 is an exceptional amplifier for the money. It’s a big-hearted performer capable of drama and subtlety

4 expert reviews | 22 user reviews

Just what the doctor ordered. ' Been a while since I purchased any upgrades to my sound system: glad I stuck with Marantz!

2 expert reviews | 30 user reviews

The Marantz SR7011 should definitely be on anyone's short list. It's a cracking AV Receiver that delivers fantastic value, with a set of features and a level of performance far in excess of its £1,499 price tag. The SR7011 uses the classic Marantz...

1 expert reviews | 6 user reviews

Best DAC £1000+, Awards 2016. The Hugo delivers superb sound quality in an unbelievably small and versatile package

2 expert reviews | 1 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...

7 expert reviews | 43 user reviews