Receivers & Amplifiers

Marantz expanded its latest home cinema line-up with two network AV receivers, the SR7012 and SR8012, and AV7704 multichannel AV processor. All models integrate Alexa Smart Home Skill and much more.

5 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

At a time when many manufacturers are moving away from genuine multi-channel surround and instead are trying to create an immersive experience with soundbars and psychoacoustic trickery, it's comforting to see Denon taking the opposite approach with...

7 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

Five-star products don’t take long to reveal themselves, and our decision on the Denon AVR-X2500H was straightforward in the end.

4 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

No revolution, but the AVR-X2300W didn’t need to be. It’s a superb sonic all-rounder and well-equipped with it

7 expert reviews | 184 user reviews

When I was a kid, my family's sound system was what was called an “all in one”. Radio, recording player, cassette: one device for the lot. The Marantz

2 expert reviews | 117 user reviews

With divine power and control, McIntosh-amplifiers control most speakers.

2 expert reviews

An incredibly talented amplifier in every way, this is the best Brio yet

7 expert reviews

Our listening panel found that the Sony STR-DH190 sounded as good as any other receiver under $200, and it has the features we think most people consider important in a stereo receiver: Bluetooth (to connect portable devices), a phono preamp (to...

2 expert reviews | 168 user reviews

While the 7.2 channels AVR850 may lack some of the features of its competitors, it was designed to do one thing: deliver an uncompromising home theatre experience. In this regard, it is without a doubt a resounding success.

4 expert reviews

The Yamaha RX-V481 checks most of the must-have feature boxes, and still delivers excellent sound quality for a mid-price receiver.

7 expert reviews | 180 user reviews

Nevertheless, the Vena is still an interesting proposition, not least because of the apparent shift by Quad to a more driven, potent sound. Whether this direction is taken with the company’s future products remains to be seen – but for now, Vena is a...

6 expert reviews | 31 user reviews

Lack of Atmos is more than eclipsed by excellent sound quality, making the Sony STR-DN1070 one of the best receivers at this price.

6 expert reviews | 21 user reviews

Good when it worked, ruined by the auto power off circuitry. Returned

4 expert reviews | 121 user reviews

Well-built with plenty of inputs and excellent audio quality – this is a great all-round stereo amplifier.

10 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

With the H390, Hegel have surpassed themselves once again. It’s almost as good as the larger H590 and not much weaker. And for almost half the price!

6 expert reviews

The Marantz NR1506 AV receiver offers a winning combination of full-featured streaming audio and fine sound quality in a sleek, low-profile package.

6 expert reviews | 93 user reviews

Actually the Amplifier's power declared by manufacturer is 220W/Ch not 150. By the way, this this is a jewel. For real audio enthusiasts.

3 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

The hybrid McIntosh MA352 amplifier is 30 kilos of good fun, but is not completely without features.

3 expert reviews

Bought on a "whim" was on special at local dealer. Immediate impression is of a much deeper and controlled bass and no of the treble harshness than previous Primare A10 (still using cyrus cd7 and PMC TB2). It brings the music into the room with a...

3 expert reviews | 14 user reviews

An impressively specified receiver, but its sound performance leaves us wanting

20 expert reviews | 433 user reviews

Cool futuristic liniar controlled sound.

2 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

Denon's new AVR-X6300H AVR-X4300H are loaded with Dobly Atmos, DTS:X and Auro 3D immersive audio, the latest 4K/UHD video including upscaling and are the first receivers featuring HEOS wireless audio.

6 expert reviews | 11 user reviews

For £250, you’ll struggle to find better detail or dynamics from a headphone amp and USB DAC

6 expert reviews | 48 user reviews

The RX-A3060 is a seriously talented AV receiver with a premium price and the performance to match

3 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

Yamaha has returned to form at this price, and this powerful but expressive amp is well worth a look

4 expert reviews | 21 user reviews