Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

What makes one of today's complex A/V receivers friendly, and another model with identical features off-putting? I didn't ask that question when I began setting up and using Pioneer's latest, the Elite VSX-49TX , but the answer appeared as I explored...

3 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

On the other hand, if you're not a bass-head and prize musicality in the midrange above all, I'd happily steer you back this way.

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The Yamaha RX-Z1 proved to be a very competent preamp and home theater processor. In movie theater modes, the RX-Z1, when driving my reference speaker system, transformed my room into a cineplex.

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I upgraded my cinema kit from the panasonic SCHT-70 to this bit of kit, which also included the pioneer DV454. The amp is the bees knees though. It is immense! it plays DTS as well as Dolby Digital and boy does it sound good! (if you don't believe me...

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i bought this reciever about 14 months ago at best buy i thought it lacked a few features like on screen gui but otherwise it was a solid preformer about 6 months into owning it the remote stoped working then about 8 months into owning it when i had it...

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Introduction The Rotel RB-976 is a 60W (x6) power amplifier that combines the strength of a workhorse with the flexibility and finesse of a thorough bred. This unit is modestly priced at $600. Out of the gate: Rotel has been manufacturing high...

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The receiver works great with DVD players. We set ours up to a JVC TV and a JVC DVD player and with the push of the button the whole system comes on. The only problem that I had with it was that it didn't have a A/B switch on it for the speakers. Other...

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Enthusiastic, vigorous and open sound, but not the most coherent around

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I bought this receiver for $250.00 (CND) at a costco surplus store in 2002. I am not sure what year this model was made, but it has mostly worked. Good sound for what it cost, but in the next few years I was seeing Sonys with S-Video and Component...

2 user reviews

The use of all the power generated by this machine was amazing. I think the design concept is lacking. The shape of the machine could have been more "modern". I think the performance of this particular receiver is second to none. THis is why I gave...

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The Kenwood VR-305 is a great surround sound receiver for the home. Easy to plug up, easy to use. Wat shocked me most was the price. For 200 bucks you get a top of the line surround theatre system by electronics giant Kenwood. We have one at our house....

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Plenty of weight and a smooth tonal character, but could be better balanced

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I just hooked up my 3rd Pioneer receiver since 1970. I bought the biggest speakers they had then. Book shelve 6-way all 4 with 15" woofers. My first was only 70 watt to drive these 100-watt speakers. In 1985 #2 Pioneers first Dolby surround, with 60...

2 user reviews

Modeling technology is trendy and Fender is all for it! That's why the famous manufacturer has now launched two new amps under the name Mustang. Conceived to provide all beginners with a wide sound range and modern features, their price is absolutely...

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I'll get another one of these as soon as I have the cash for it so I can use them for kick and snare. Maybe a third one for the room mic. :D I'm not too experienced with mic pres but this is ver...

2 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

Good price and performance, ease of use, pleasant look, usable technology all in one. I would strongly recommend this receiver to all first time buyers of home theatre.

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I used to have a larger setup (4x10 1x15). it was only a little louder(Comparing 200W to 50W it is understandable)It was so hard to carry around where ever you went. If you need more sound run it through a PA. I would compeate(how loud)with a full...

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I bought this because it was (1) on sale (2) multi-zone which I needed and (3) not overly powerful or packed with features because I don't need all that. In configuring the amp, you actually NEED to have it connected to a TV otherwise you cannot do the...

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Useful

9 user reviews

fine

9 user reviews

I bought this as a replacement for one that I broke (be careful how you handle the Bose when it is on the 31-pin mount!). It has good sound quality and surprising range.

8 user reviews

After two units being returned for recording problems, was hoping third time lucky! But my first trial finished early. I will try again but if I have the same problem I will return and look for an alternative. Disappointed if it doesn't work properly...

8 user reviews

I have TEAC Reference 300 series compact HiFi separates but wanted a tuner with DAB (I often listen to BBC 5 Live). I wondered if this piece of kit might allow me to upgrade my set up. I am pleased to say it all worked out. For a very keen price I now...

6 user reviews

Instead of the tangled wire of the iTrip Auto SmartScan, the RoadTrip with SmartScan uses a flexible arm. This way, the display of your iPod can be mounted in a more visible location. Looking at your iPod is no different than glancing at your stereo's...

1 expert reviews | 9 user reviews