Most popular receivers

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  • NAD T765

    22 Nov 2007 4:39 PM

    The NAD T765 is a 7 x 80W receiver with three 1080p HDMI video inputs and Audessey auto setup and calibration.

    Specs: 7.1 , 100 W, 80 W, 3

  • Denon AVR-4308

    22 Nov 2007 4:29 PM

    The Denon AVR-4308 is a 7.1 AV receiver with Wi-Fi connectivity and Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoders (HDMI 1.3a).

    Specs: 7.1 , 4

  • 7.9

    Yamaha RX-V3800

    06 Feb 2008 10:52 AM

    The Yamaha RX-V3800 boasts all the features expected of a top-of-the-line receiver, and while audio performance is exceptional video could use some work.

    Specs: 6.1 , 170 W, 140 W, 4

  • Denon AVR-3808

    18 Dec 2007 2:08 PM

    The Denon AVR-3808 A/V receiver is absolutely packed with functionality and sounds great, but you'll need to be an A/V geek to unlock all its potential.

    Specs: 7.1 , 130 W, 4

  • 8.7 8

    Sony STRDA5300ES

    16 Jan 2008 4:54 PM

    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.

    Specs: 7.1 , 170 W, 6

  • 8.9

    Pioneer VSX-LX70

    15 Jan 2008 10:43 AM

    The Pioneer VSX-LX70 is a top-of-the-line receiver which features 1080p upscaling, HD-audio decoding and a piano black finish.

    Specs: 7.1 , 140 W, 4

  • Harman Kardon AVR 247

    08 Apr 2008 6:09 PM

    The Harman Kardon AVR 247 is an authoritative piece of equipment with a smattering of usable features. It's a challenger for best receiver in its price range.

    Specs: 65 W, 50 W, 2

  • 7.8 8

    Cambridge Audio Azur 540R (Version 3)

    28 Mar 2008 1:49 PM

    Cambridge Audio's latest Azur 540R receiver is ideal for an entry-level buyer who is more concerned with performance than the latest features.

    Specs: 6.1 , 100 W, 80 W, 2

  • 8.0

    Denon AVR-1908

    27 Mar 2008 12:02 PM

    Denon's AVR-1908 offers a decent specification supported by impressive sound quality, but in today's competitive market there are rivals that offer the same without spending as much.

    Specs: 7.1 , 90 W, 90 W, 2

  • Lehmann Audio Black Cube Linear USB

    17 Jul 2009 7:47 AM

    The Lehmann Audio Black Cube Linear USB is a one-stop shop: it's a headphone amplifier with an onboard USB DAC. And it sounds amazing.

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