Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

We're shocked at how much Onkyo is giving you in the sub $900 TX-NR709. We expect 3D and many of the features but not all of them. We can honestly only count less than a handful features that aren't included in this receiver. 3D, ARC, DSX PLIIz, MultEQ...

10 expert reviews | 166 user reviews

Preview: Denon's newest IN-Command AV receivers, the AVR-X1100W, AVR-X2100W, and AVR-X3100W are priced from $499-$999 and boast HDMI 2.0 compliance as well as integrated WiFi and Bluetooth antennas.

5 expert reviews | 64 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...

11 expert reviews | 45 user reviews

A Tim Burton classic, a creepy cabin in the woods, and all four Indiana Jones adventures; get a peek at this week’s new and notable releases.

13 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

On more than one occasion we have said to friends and fellow audio enthusiasts “I’m just not a Yamaha guy.” But, having heard the RX-V773WA in action, that’s not something we’re likely to say anymore – at least for the next couple of years, anyway.

7 expert reviews | 119 user reviews

Although, not a huge upgrade in features from its predecessor, the TX-NR5007 which already had just about every feature known to A/V receivers, the TX-NR5008 does have several notable improvements. The HDMI compliance has been updated to 1.4a for 3D...

12 expert reviews | 66 user reviews

The Marantz SRSR5006 receiver looks like the audiophiles took over the design department. Their new line of receivers looks very much like their reference line of 2-channel products.

6 expert reviews | 56 user reviews

Yamaha's top-of-the-range 3D-capable receiver has a musical heart

8 expert reviews | 16 user reviews

What do you want out of a receiver? Do you want power? Video upconversion? Networking and streaming? 9.2 decoding and amplification with the ability to expand to 11.2? Do you want it all plus the ability to shutdown the internal amps to use your...

15 expert reviews | 66 user reviews

The airDAC is good, but falls short of greatness because of a couple of obvious oversights.

6 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

The Marantz NR1403 is a slim, handsome AV receiver with excellent sound and plenty of HDMI connectivity, although it lacks built-in networking.

5 expert reviews | 226 user reviews

The Denon AVR-2807's keen balance of superb sound, gotta-have HDMI features, and an affordable price put it in the sweet spot in the company's line.

22 expert reviews | 63 user reviews

I bought this a week ago to replace an older vsx923 as i had recently upgraded to a samsung 4k tv and old system did not support 4k. I could not believe how much difference the vsx932made to the sound quality. Easy set up was running in less than an...

1 expert reviews | 70 user reviews

Why on earth would a magazine devoted to the latest and greatest in surround sound review a receiver that made its debut in 2011? Seven years in receiver years is—well, a lot of years. But the NAD T758 V3 is not some old wheezer on its way out. The...

2 expert reviews | 7 user reviews

We have mixed emotions about the Rotel RDD-1580. On one hand, we really like the clarity and balance of its sound and the amount of digital features on board is impressive.

3 expert reviews

​Yamaha has announced four new receivers in its 2015 RX-V range, which now includes support for 4K video and streaming via Bluetooth and Spotify Connect.

5 expert reviews | 175 user reviews

One final handy upgrade is the front USB port, which lets you plug in a memory stick or iPod/iPhone to play your own music files.

9 expert reviews | 317 user reviews

The lean presentation means its not as involving as some, but there's plenty to like

8 expert reviews | 112 user reviews

When it comes to features, Onkyo aims to be there firstest with the mostest. Name a feature, and Onkyo's usually got it, typically in a licensed version with a hip logo, and quite often before anyone else. For the consumer who wants the latest features...

8 expert reviews | 74 user reviews

Je suis très satisfait du Arcam rdac . Il sonne vraiment naturel . Les drums sonnent super bien , du kick drum aux cymbales. Et oui , les cymbales sonnent avec tant de matières et d'aplomb.Je l'utilise avec un ensemble Linn Lk2 et Linn Klout sur des...

15 expert reviews | 16 user reviews

The Pioneer VSX-919AH-K is certainly the benchmark of current technology...

13 expert reviews | 187 user reviews

Overall, I have to say that the X2100W is an excellent choice for the price/performance you get. The feature set should satisfy anyone who is looking in this price range. As I have come to expect, the Denon quality continues with this unit. I am very...

5 expert reviews | 127 user reviews

The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version.

20 expert reviews | 1509 user reviews

This receiver has everything most people would ever use/want for 1/4 of the price as other models. I can't imagine anyone needing anything more expensive than this. Really enjoy it.

8 expert reviews | 175 user reviews

Most A/V receivers have seven audio channels for reasons that date back to 1999 and are all but forgotten. The original rationale for adding two channels to surround sound’s basic 5.1 footprint was to accommodate back-surround speakers for THX Surround...

5 expert reviews | 69 user reviews