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Sony STR-DA3200ES

Sony STR-DA3200ES

The Sony STR-DA3200ES packs in a lot of features for the money, and sound is top-notch, though the HDMI implementation may be a limiting factor.

16/05/2007 05:10 PM

Yamaha RX-V661B

Yamaha RX-V661B

The Yamaha RX-V661 is a solid, budget AV receiver with HD switching, but it's a tough sell when models with next-generation HDMI 1.3 features are about to hit the market.

14/05/2007 12:16 PM

Denon AVR-1707

Denon AVR-1707

The Denon AVR-1707 is an excellent-sounding receiver for the price, but if you're looking for features it's worth paying a little extra.

27/04/2007 03:12 PM

Yamaha RX-V1700

Yamaha RX-V1700

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

22/02/2007 05:24 PM

Harman Kardon AVR 645

Harman Kardon AVR 645

Not the most straightforward amp to use, but get the settings right, and the Harman Kardon AVR 645 rewards you with a rich home theatre experience.

13/02/2007 05:51 PM

Marantz SR7001

Marantz SR7001

Despite the refreshed numbering system, the Marantz is a slightly stodgy entrant into a very crowded marketplace. Its lack of features and high price could cause many to pass it over, and for music lovers this would be a shame.

09/02/2007 05:26 PM

Onkyo TX-SR604

Onkyo TX-SR604

The affordable Onkyo TX-SR604 offers solid sound and an advanced autosetup system, but you'll need to opt for the step-up model if you want more robust HDMI features.

30/01/2007 06:05 PM

Pioneer VSXAX2AS-S

Pioneer VSXAX2AS-S   Editors’ Choice

If you're looking for a new AV amplifier which excels in video, but will also play iPod and some vinyl, then you've come to the right place.

22/01/2007 03:38 PM

Sony STRDA5200ES

Sony STRDA5200ES

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.

12/12/2006 03:31 PM

Denon AVR-2807

Denon AVR-2807   Editors’ Choice

The Denon AVR-2807's keen balance of superb sound, gotta-have HDMI features, and an affordable price put it in the sweet spot in the company's line.

12/12/2006 02:08 PM

Onkyo TX-SR674

Onkyo TX-SR674

The Onkyo TX-SR674's stellar feature set and first-rate sound quality put it in the top tier of midprice HDMI A/V receivers.

11/12/2006 03:08 PM

Yamaha RX-V2700

Yamaha RX-V2700

This HDMI-enabled, upscaling network receiver proves that multimedia content on your PC need not be experienced at low quality.

26/10/2006 02:57 PM

T+A K6 5.1 DVD Surround Receiver

T+A K6 5.1 DVD Surround Receiver

This pricey DVD receiver is not future-proofed, but it will be attractive to style-meisters who want to look ultra-cool in the here-and-now.

27/09/2006 12:03 PM

Yamaha RX-N600

Yamaha RX-N600

Digital music fans will find a lot to like about the Yamaha RX-N600, but its dearth of HDMI options will frustrate HDTV owners.

25/09/2006 11:02 AM

Panasonic SA-XR700

Panasonic SA-XR700

This AV receiver has been designed with Blu-ray in mind, but its degradation-free output and flexible sound modes make it a solid-looking choice for any HD home.

20/09/2006 03:21 PM

Yamaha RX-V2600

Yamaha RX-V2600

The Yamaha RX-V2600's seductive sound is matched by its up-to-the-minute features and stellar build quality, but its video options fall just short of the best we've seen.

14/06/2006 01:10 PM

Yamaha RX-V659B

Yamaha RX-V659B

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.

11/05/2006 04:49 PM

Harman Kardon AVR 140

Harman Kardon AVR 140

The Harman Kardon AVR 140, an entry-level A/V receiver, sounds among the best in its price class, but it falls short on features.

20/02/2006 11:46 AM

Denon AVR-1906

Denon AVR-1906

While the Denon AVR-1906 can't boast the ultimate features list in its midrange class, it does offer the company's typically impressive sound and build quality at an affordable price.

09/02/2006 04:27 PM

Denon AVR-3806

Denon AVR-3806

The successor to Denon's best-selling receiver gets even better for 2006, but the AVR-3806's HDMI implementation falls a bit short.

11/01/2006 02:58 PM

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      The Marantz SR6003 is a forthcoming receiver which features DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD decoding, 1080p upscaling and a new design.

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      Onkyo TX-SR606

      The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version.

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      Harman Kardon AVR 247

      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.

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      Cambridge Audio Azur 540R (Version 3)

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

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      Denon AVR-1908

      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.

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