Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

The Pioneer VSX-823-K is a good deal for AirPlay fans looking for lots of HDMI connectivity, but it falls short on wireless features like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

3 expert reviews | 46 user reviews

A solid effort from Pioneer, but the excellent competition rob it of a fifth star

3 expert reviews | 10 user reviews

The Pioneer VSX-1022-K's combination of six HDMI inputs and AirPlay looks good from afar, but this AV receiver is only worth considering if you can find it heavily discounted.

3 expert reviews | 271 user reviews

Nice amp, with a nice sound. The Bluetooth works well. The remote is another story. It has an ‘eject' button, ‘fast-forward' and all the rest of it. This would be great if I were using it to operate a VHS player. But there is no facility to switch...

1 expert reviews | 611 user reviews

I have a MX-1000U amp that I have enjoyed listening to for many years. I had it worked on previously but was unhappy with the work. I decided to have it restored because I wanted to make sure that it lasted another 20 years and that the sound is as...

16 user reviews

Exceptionally good. If fluidity and agility are your thing, there’s little better

2 expert reviews

During my review time with the AV8801, Secrets' Dr. David Rich has had the opportunity to thoroughly review the service manual for the AV8801 and his findings have lead us to ask Marantz some tougher questions about the components that make up the...

3 expert reviews | 30 user reviews

Ten grand is a lot of money, especially in these current economictimes, however as far as cost no object, reference-grade audiophilepreamps go the Mark Levinson No. 326S is a relative bargain. With it'sability to accommodate numerous source components...

5 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

6 expert reviews | 13 user reviews

WORKS GREAT AND EASY TO INSTAL

10 user reviews

great for a high power 4-8 ohm solution my rack loves it and I still have money in my pocket another QSC winner.

11 user reviews

The sound from this tiny little box is both crystal clear and has zero audible background hiss, no matter the position of the volume dial. Setup under Windows 7 was effortless, having unplugged my headphones from the sound card I plugged in power and...

10 user reviews

The Anthem D2v is one of the most popular AV preamps in the high-end world and for good reason. It has tons of inputs, offers Anthem's own ARC room correction and plenty or flexibility. Read Andrew Robinson's full review here....

3 expert reviews

NAD has three new sleek-looking digital-audio components, including the D 3020 integrated amplifier, which is a new take on the old classic.

5 expert reviews | 30 user reviews

In McIntosh Laboratory's 60-plus years of history they have built a reputation of being a luxury audiophile brand. The MC-501 is one of the products that stands out within the line as epitomizing what the brand stands for. As I removed the amplifiers...

5 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

We find out why Marantz's sublime slim receiver deserves plenty of AirPlay…

2 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

Perfect Sound and Power

15 user reviews

Good surprise as I think of buying something else

28 user reviews

Quick Service and it works great!

19 user reviews

Pushes a 12 in kicker comp really well.

26 user reviews

they are exactly what I was looking for ,with the fair price

17 user reviews

Hi guys. I'm a new member here on Head-Fi. I got to say, I fell in love with my music again from all the advice and suggestions in the forum. This will be my first review on my very first portable amplifier. I am no way an audiophile so bear with me in...

2 expert reviews | 20 user reviews

One Of The Best Hi-Fi Amplifier. Have Lots Of Power, Sound Is Amazing. Easy To Setup, 8+2 HDMI Lots Of Configuration, 2 Zones Works Perfect. Superbbbb.

2 expert reviews | 11 user reviews

I just got this today. What a pleasure it is to hear my music in good old fashioned analog sound again!!! The tone is nice and the bass sounds natural. This is a nice amp. I have it coupled to my dali concept 1 floor standing speakers. They sound...

1 expert reviews | 98 user reviews

Dec 1 update: I spent quite a bit of time listening over the Thanksgiving week. It was truly enjoyable. Complex music was reproduced with finesse and ease. Nov 23 update: After warming it for 3 days, it really starts to shine. The sonic signature is...

49 user reviews