Receivers & Amplifiers

The TX-NR709 is expensive but certainly won’t leave you feeling short-changed. Abundant connections will keep you futureproofed for ages, there’s a wealth of features on board and its performance with movies is first rate. There are more musical amps...

10 expert reviews | 166 user reviews

Easy to use, packed with features and a top-drawer performer, Denon’s midrange receiver is deeply impressive.

5 expert reviews | 64 user reviews

Custom installers are well catered for too, with RS-232, remote control in/out, flasher in and 12V trigger output. Completing the line up are an Ethernet port to access the unit’s network functionality and Marantz’ M-XPort for connection the RX-101...

11 expert reviews | 45 user reviews

The STR-DA5700ES is an important product for Sony's home entertainment division. Not only does it represent a concerted effort to retake ground lost at the upper end of the AV market, it comes with refinements that we've not seen before, and some bold...

13 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

On more than one occasion we have said to friends and fellow audio enthusiasts “I’m just not a Yamaha guy.” But, having heard the RX-V773WA in action, that’s not something we’re likely to say anymore – at least for the next couple of years, anyway.

7 expert reviews | 119 user reviews

As a movie machine, it's a West End theatre capable of throwing a sonic envelope wide and loud; but it's also a sophisticated musician, at home with hi-res source material. While integration of new media sources could be a little more seamless, it's...

12 expert reviews | 66 user reviews

The Marantz SRSR5006 receiver looks like the audiophiles took over the design department. Their new line of receivers looks very much like their reference line of 2-channel products.

6 expert reviews | 56 user reviews

Yamaha's top-of-the-range 3D-capable receiver has a musical heart

8 expert reviews | 16 user reviews

Lots for consumers to admire and rivals to envy, but lacks the balance of the very best

15 expert reviews | 66 user reviews

The airDAC is good, but falls short of greatness because of a couple of obvious oversights.

6 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

The Marantz NR1403 is a slim, handsome AV receiver with excellent sound and plenty of HDMI connectivity, although it lacks built-in networking.

5 expert reviews | 226 user reviews

Denon's AVR-2801 is a reasonably priced midrange receiver with a decent specification and flexible functions but the insightful sound isn't as energetic as some of its rivals.

22 expert reviews | 63 user reviews

I bought this a week ago to replace an older vsx923 as i had recently upgraded to a samsung 4k tv and old system did not support 4k. I could not believe how much difference the vsx932made to the sound quality. Easy set up was running in less than an...

1 expert reviews | 70 user reviews

Why on earth would a magazine devoted to the latest and greatest in surround sound review a receiver that made its debut in 2011? Seven years in receiver years is—well, a lot of years. But the NAD T758 V3 is not some old wheezer on its way out. The...

2 expert reviews | 7 user reviews

We have mixed emotions about the Rotel RDD-1580. On one hand, we really like the clarity and balance of its sound and the amount of digital features on board is impressive.

3 expert reviews

The Yamaha is an improvement on previous models, but it still doesn’t outperform cheaper rivals

5 expert reviews | 175 user reviews

One final handy upgrade is the front USB port, which lets you plug in a memory stick or iPod/iPhone to play your own music files.

9 expert reviews | 317 user reviews

The lean presentation means its not as involving as some, but there's plenty to like

8 expert reviews | 112 user reviews

When it comes to features, Onkyo aims to be there firstest with the mostest. Name a feature, and Onkyo's usually got it, typically in a licensed version with a hip logo, and quite often before anyone else. For the consumer who wants the latest features...

8 expert reviews | 74 user reviews

Best DAC £200-£400, Awards 2011. Arcam has been here before, but never with such mainstream appeal and never at such an aggressive price

15 expert reviews | 16 user reviews

The Pioneer is a very capable and appealing machine

13 expert reviews | 187 user reviews

A strong contender at this price, but not short of talented rivals

5 expert reviews | 127 user reviews

Plenty to recommend it, this is a superb entry-level receiver

20 expert reviews | 1509 user reviews

Just to qualify myself (and without wanting to sound like a loser) I studied degree level electronics, am very tech-savvy and would like to think I can wire up an amp.

8 expert reviews | 175 user reviews

A well-featured, decent performing amp, but no class-leader

5 expert reviews | 69 user reviews