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  • Yamaha A-S700

    02 Feb 2009 6:02 PM

    The Yamaha A-S700 is a 90W stereo amplifier which features retro styling and the company's ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) system.

    Specs: 90 W

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • 5.0 7

    Panasonic SA-BX500

    17 Feb 2009 2:55 PM

    The Panasonic SA-BX500 sounds OK but is too hard to recommend because of too many limitations for its asking price. The wireless surround pack works well, but just adds expense to an under-featured receiver.

    Specs: 7.1 , 150 W

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • 7.0

    Denon AVR-789

    25 Feb 2009 4:49 PM

    The Denon AVR-789 sounds great and is fully featured, but isn't the easiest receiver to set up and use.

    Specs: 6.1 , 90 W, 120 W, 3

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • 7.5

    Tivoli Audio NetWorks

    21 May 2009 3:07 PM

    Despite a couple of shortcomings, the sound and look of the Tivoli Audio NetWorks Internet/FM radio makes up for a lot of its niggles.

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    All of Pioneer's new AV receivers at CES 2009 score pretty well on the price-to-feature metric, but the VSX-819H hits the sweet spot.

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    For the last few years, the format war between HD DVD and Blu-ray has monopolised home entertainment coverage at CES. Now that HD DVD is dead, we can finally get back to focussing on new technology, rather than which studios are backing which format. Blu-ray should have a big presence, along with its new competitors, internet-powered video-on-demand boxes.

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    Named after Susano-oh, the Japanese god of storms and sea, Pioneer's AU$9,999 surround sound amp is its latest flagship.