Receivers & Amplifiers

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

First time around, it’ll take you a little while to get going. Plug and play the Line 6 POD Studio UX2 certainly isn’t. But, if you’re a musician keen to use your PC for guitar, bass and vocal recording, the UX2 makes a great choice for the price.

86 expert reviews | 1121 user reviews

We didn’t think it was possible for Onkyo to improve on the superb TX-SR608 but incredibly it has. Everything we loved about last year’s model can be found on the TX-NR609 but mixed in with a bunch of new features that feel like so much more than mere...

23 expert reviews | 775 user reviews

It always takes a special AV amp to boss this £500 sector, but the Sony definitely has the sonic credentials needed to take the fight to Onkyo et al.

19 expert reviews | 367 user reviews

As long as you don't demand the latest surround and streaming features, the Yamaha RX-V483 offers excellent sound at an affordable price.

6 expert reviews | 19 user reviews

As Apple's iPhone finally hits UK shores, Riyad gives you the full low down.

19 expert reviews | 1043 user reviews

Considering the Onkyo TX-NR646's generous feature set and superlative sonic skills, it's one heck of a value.

10 expert reviews | 328 user reviews

The Marantz NR1605 is the latest update to the brand's increasingly popular slimline AVR line. With sales of traditional home cinema receivers shrinking faster than the crown jewels of a skinny-dipping Inuit, AV brands have been looking for ways to...

8 expert reviews | 83 user reviews

The Denon AVR-S730H is the most affordable Dolby Atmos/DTS:X receiver we’ve tested, and a superb value overall.

5 expert reviews

Streaming hi-fi has never looked or sounded so good at a real-world price.

6 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

The AV8802A brings audiophile-quality processing into a multichannel environment and for a relatively reasonable cost. The only other processor I have tested for HCC to achieve this was the Anthem Statement D2V – a few years ago now – at near three...

2 expert reviews | 3 user reviews

NAD C390DD: Sound quality But how does it sound? Well, for a smidge over £2000, pretty good. It’s precise and detailed, offering good scale and plenty of sonic authority. By the highest standards, though, it’s not as expressive or rhythmically adept as...

13 expert reviews

Yamaha’s great-value Atmos AV receiver delivers a thrilling performance and plenty of features at a low price, even though some rivals offer a more sophisticated listen.

3 expert reviews | 39 user reviews

Anthem’s MRX 700 really is a fantastic-sounding product and well worthy of a serious audition – don’t delay

19 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

Oppo makes minor advancements to its 2015 Award-winning DAC, which remains as pertinent as ever in a burgeoning market

5 expert reviews

Rega builds on the strengths of the excellent Brio-R and gives us another terrifically musical amplifier

3 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

Yamaha’s Aventage range looks and sounds better than ever. We hope the other models in this range follow suit.

10 expert reviews | 27 user reviews

The NAD M22 V2 has the muscles of a heavyweight boxer, but a gentle soul.

4 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

Best home cinema amplifier £1500+, Awards 2011. Pioneer’s best is also its best yet: an extraordinary feat, and a true Award-winning all-rounder

13 expert reviews | 46 user reviews

One of the most expressive and entertaining surround amps we’ve heard in a while

2 expert reviews | 47 user reviews

If you want extra oomph from your action blockbusters and an immersive Atmos experience, you can’t fail to be impressed by the SC-LX89’s muscle and composure. We’d like a bit more dynamic subtlety to make this a one-size-fits-all amplifier. Still, for...

5 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

When all is said and done, our first impression of the STR-DN860 remains a lasting one. We knew its undeniable talents would cause problems for its rivals and this test proves exactly that. All this just goes to show that having the latest mods and...

3 expert reviews | 101 user reviews

A well-priced, well-featured DAC that’s a pleasant listen, but far from the last word in outright entertainment

7 expert reviews | 35 user reviews

If our judgment were based purely on how big and spacious an AV receiver sounds, the Yamaha RX-A3040 would take the five stars easily. It’s a powerful beast, but is let down by not delivering the subtlest, punchiest and most captivating performance...

8 expert reviews | 63 user reviews

Delivering excitement, detail and precision, the Yamaha RX-A1020 is a brilliantly capable all-rounder

16 expert reviews | 37 user reviews