Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

Great stereo receiver. Not designed for home theater work, but does have HDMI inputs for your tv, gaming system, etc. Integrated phono amp if you plan on hooking up a turntable (make sure you get a MM cartridge). Best features: Wireless antennae built...

14 user reviews

Every bit as up-to-date and modern as iOS 7, if not more so

3 expert reviews

New! Improved! Whiter whites! Brighter brights! We've heard it all before -- no fewer than 10,000 times. But Onkyo's new TX-SR875 is an A/V receiver that really is new and improved. What's more, the PR guys could even make the whiter-and-brighter claim...

13 expert reviews | 206 user reviews

A pleasingly entertaining, albeit scarcely featured, performer

4 expert reviews | 102 user reviews

The Yamaha RX-V1700 is a mostly solid A/V receiver with an attractive feature package and excellent sound, but you might be able to find a better overall value.

11 expert reviews | 25 user reviews

The Marantz SR6010 & SR7010 AV receivers feature ethernet & WiFi; Dolby Atmos, DTS:X; Auro3D upgrade (SR7010 only); hi-res & Bluetooth audio streaming; 4K video scaling; & dual HDMI 2.0a outputs.

2 expert reviews | 12 user reviews

The comparison with NAD’s D3020 is a fair one. Both amplifiers are forward-looking designs, and while there are differences in specification - NAD has Bluetooth and not Airplay - both are aiming for the same market. The lack of Bluetooth might not sit...

2 expert reviews | 10 user reviews

This big, all-American design brings out the best sound from any pair of headphones.

3 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

The Onkyo TX-SR605 raises the bar for AV receivers by delivering an amazing number of next-generation audio and video features at an unbeatably low price.

20 expert reviews | 846 user reviews

As long you don't need HDMI compatibility, the Yamaha RX-V659 A/V receiver offers good sound quality, a full panoply of features, and a solid value.

15 expert reviews | 126 user reviews

With six HDMI inputs, an intuitive graphical user interface, and excellent audio and video quality, the Sony STR-DA5300ES raises the bar on what to expect from a high-end AV receiver.

10 expert reviews | 68 user reviews

Yamaha RX-A1040 Audio-Video Receiver

5 expert reviews | 5 user reviews

Ample power ; Tight bass, transparent mids, warm-yet-detailed treble ; Phono pre-amp included ; Two sets of speaker outputs ; Source direct mode

9 expert reviews | 68 user reviews

Great for the price posted (although it dropped $50 the month following purchase for me), AV Passthrough works and keeps from having your receiver on at all times so running all your outer components through this device works when compared to other...

136 user reviews

Starting at $1599, the Onkyo TX-NR5007, TX-NR3007, and TX-NR1007 will have 9 channels of amplification with two independent subwoofer outputs all with THX Ultra2 Plus and new Audyssey DSX processing.

11 expert reviews | 81 user reviews

An impressive AV receiver that delivers bold, exciting 5.1 sound and heaps of features from a slim, space-saving box.

1 expert reviews | 57 user reviews

With its groundbreaking graphical user interface, three HDMI inputs, and excellent sound, the Sony STR-DA5200ES is outstanding and innovative A/V receiver, with only a handful of frustrations--including some video upconversion issues--spoiling the party.

12 expert reviews | 50 user reviews

After a few months of searching I've pulled the trigger and ordered a Denon Avr3310 from [...]. My first Denon was the 2310 and I just gave it to my son. Received the 3310 a few days ago and after a couple of days trying to use the manual I found some...

10 expert reviews | 16 user reviews

Is nine the new seven? I’m talking about amp channels. Not long ago, nine-channel receivers were rare and supported relatively exotic surround modes that few people used. But Dolby Atmos bids to change the status quo by adding two to four height...

2 expert reviews | 16 user reviews

For those looking for solid audio performance over the latest features, NAD appears to deliver with their new generation of A/V receivers and separates. NAD has done a lot to make sure that their amplifiers and components will give you all the power...

9 expert reviews

The Yamaha RX-V661 is a solid, budget AV receiver with HD switching, but it's a tough sell when competing models with next-generation HDMI 1.3 features are available for just a few dollars more.

11 expert reviews | 143 user reviews

The thing to really look at is the price tag. At $900, the MCS 130 does have a bit more to offer than the forthcoming MCS 160 (like a more powerful sub and front speakers with an additional woofer) but paired with the AVR-1312, it is sure to be a deal....

7 expert reviews | 105 user reviews

Overall a good unit. Built pretty sturdy. However I am having the exact same problem that was described in one of the other reviews in that every few minutes the audio has some sort of distortion/interruption when using the bluetooth. I wish this could...

27 user reviews

The Wadia 151PowerDAC mini is a really cool piece of gear that has a lot of applications in the modern digital world. I can see this as the center of a dorm, or apartment system based around a computer for audio but it can also work with cable or...

7 expert reviews

The Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K delivers an excellent feature set and outstanding sound quality for its price, making it our top midrange AV receiver pick so far.

9 expert reviews | 219 user reviews