Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

A seriously desirable, sonically rewarding machine – and feature-packed to boot

4 expert reviews | 16 user reviews

Denon released a look at their new AVR-X6200W AV receiver which features the latest in 3D HD video and audio and technologies including Dolby Atmos with up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 and is DTS:X ready.

3 expert reviews | 15 user reviews

Excellent product. Has a lot of features for a $70 receiver.

17 user reviews

I purchased this as my first AV amp, it replaced my aging Sony Dav system. I actually wanted something a little more discrete but there still isn't much available with the same features that are smaller. I took some advice and researched different...

13 user reviews

The Yamaha A-S301/501/701/801 Integrated Amplifiers boast power from 60W to 100W, will drive a 2 Ohm load, dual heatsinks with 4 output devices/ch, a big power supply, and variable loudness control.

1 expert reviews | 109 user reviews

Preview: Marantz's new PM5005 integrated amplifier and CD5005 CD player feature modest improvements over their predecessors including more power, an upgraded DAC, and improved aesthetics.

2 expert reviews | 91 user reviews

The Yamaha RX-A2040 is a powerful Dolby Atmos AV receiver, 9 channels of amplification, multiple zones for a whole house audio and wifi for streaming. Check out our extensive Atmos listening tests.

4 expert reviews | 31 user reviews

I think this product just got trumped by Google's recently released Chromecast Audio. It's only $35 and does the same thing, although uses your wifi network rather than bluetooth. Plugin a Chromecast audio into an AUX IN port on any hi-fi system or...

183 user reviews

This replaced an old Marantz amplifier. Very pleased with it. Sounds good which is the main objective. Looks well built , certainly big and heavy. Arrived before expected so overall I'm very pleased with this purchase. New speakers next?

156 user reviews

Onkyo's TX-NR929 is not one of the brand's heavyweight offerings, but this well-priced receiver – it now sells for around £1,000, after initially launching at nearer £1,500 – packs enough performance and feature tricks to comfortably drive and tune...

5 expert reviews | 60 user reviews

The Marantz NR1601 has a stylish, slimline design and excellent sound quality, although other AV receivers offer more features for less money.

6 expert reviews | 57 user reviews

Featuring legacy connection options that can be upscaled to HD output...

12 expert reviews | 37 user reviews

It sounds delectable with high-res audio sources – although prefers unplugged to unleashed – and with DTS:X compatibility to complement Dolby Atmos promised, plus wide HDCP 2.2 HDMI input support, it’s not going to date any time soon. Give it a listen.

3 expert reviews | 14 user reviews

The Cambridge Audio Azur 751R delivers the sort of incredibly impactful, dynamic, richly textured and oh-so-detailed audio you would expect from really good separates, and its stereo performance, with speakers that can handle its power, is quite...

6 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

On its face, the Anthem MXR-300 is a very capable receiver. We were surprised that they managed to get so many of the newer features into the receiver. It is missing a few important ones like networking and Airplay but many wouldn't miss or use them....

15 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

Good little pre-amp for my turntable. Just what the doctor ordered. Not too much, not too little. I get plenty of volume to fill my small apartment.

102 user reviews

It’s not perfect, but Yamaha’s AV receiver certainly packs a punch

1 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

Anthem continues their tradition of offering tremendous value for the dollar in their second-generation MRX A/V receivers. The MRX 710 sounds fantastic with both movies and music. The receiver is so much easier and faster to configure thanks to the...

3 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

Denon’s AVR-2312 is a receiver that knows what it’s doing, and it knows this to a phenomenal extent. It has been priced to cater to the mid-level market and for the price tag, it’s a steal. There’s authority under that black hood that takes charge of...

8 expert reviews | 32 user reviews

The SR7001 is a fantastic, well-specified, good-looking receiver

10 expert reviews | 32 user reviews

I was expecting iFi Audio's new micro iDSD Black Label to be a bit different than my iDSD silver model; after all, it's the company's latest version of a standard offering. There are some new parts that are better, the same parts but "better", maybe a...

53 user reviews

Best home cinema amplifier £700-£1500, Awards 2012. Pioneer has the recipe for success at this price – and we're sure you'd like a taste

6 expert reviews | 5 user reviews

If you’re looking to take a first step on the home cinema ladder and need to keep to a strict budget, then the RX-V373 will reward you in spades.

3 expert reviews | 687 user reviews

Altogether, the audio was the best I've heard outside a theater

21 expert reviews | 632 user reviews

The big selling point of the Onkyo flagship TX-NR5010 is 11.4 channel DTS Neo:X support. But if you aren't planning on using all 11 channels, you might be able to get most of these features for less.

8 expert reviews | 22 user reviews