Denon AVR-4310

Formidable spec ; well-extended, powerful sound is engaging ; useful network and video processing

Pioneer's SC-LX82 sounds better ; you can't run extended-surround rears and front height speakers together

Hugely impressive in many ways and well worth investigation – but not quite as good as the best

Awesome sound as standard - DPL IIz and DSX make it more awesome ; Packed with features

No storable configuration modes ; No 9.1 output misses the full DSX trick

This is a receiver that just gets better and better the more you listen. This is, quite simply, the dog's proverbials