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Sherbourn SR-8200 and SR-8100 AV Receivers Preview Sherbourn SR-8200 and SR-8100 AV Receivers Preview The Sherbourn SR-8200 ($1999) and SR-8100 ($899) 7.1 receivers are built really well, with full billet aluminum faceplates and buttons and a 10-year warranty that is almost unheard of in the industry.
Integra DMI-40.4 AirPlay Dock Preview Integra DMI-40.4 AirPlay Dock Preview The new DMI-40.4 AirPlay docking accessory integrates with just about any Integra receiver and finally allows users to stream or dock their iDevices, be it iPhone, iPod or iPad.
Integra DTR-70.4 9.2 Channel Receiver Preview Integra DTR-70.4 9.2 Channel Receiver Preview While $2800 is a lot for a receiver, considering the cutting edge features and flexibility, the Integra DTR-70.4 seems to be worth it. 140 watts per channel, THX Ultra2 Plus certification...
Denon AVR-5308CI(A) and AVP-A1HDCI Update Review Denon AVR-5308CI(A) and AVP-A1HDCI Update Review Would you pay $1000 to update a $5500 Denon AVR-5308CI(A) AV receiver or the even more expensive Denon AVP-A1HDCI preamp processor to the latest firmware and features?
Onkyo TX-NR5010 9.4 Channel Receiver Preview Onkyo TX-NR5010 9.4 Channel Receiver Preview The big selling point of the Onkyo flagship TX-NR5010 is 11.4 channel DTS Neo:X support. But if you aren't planning on using all 11 channels, you might be able to get most of these features for less.
Yamaha RX-A2020 AVENTAGE 9.2 Networking A/V Receiver Review Yamaha RX-A2020 AVENTAGE 9.2 Networking A/V Receiver Review The RX-A2020 retails for $1700 and is the 2nd to top-of-the-line receiver in Yamaha's 2012 Aventage lineup under the RX-A3020. This year seems to be the year of 4K, Airplay, and network apps.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020, RX-A3020 A/V Receiver Preview Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020, RX-A3020 A/V Receiver Preview The Yamaha RX-A2020 and the RX-A3020 not only are improvements over the rest of the Aventage line, but they are significantly different from each other.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A720, RX-A820, RX-A1020 Receiver Preview Yamaha Aventage RX-A720, RX-A820, RX-A1020 Receiver Preview The Aventage line from Yamaha has been popular since it was introduced and there is little to complain about with the new RX-A720, RX-A820, and RX-A1020 receivers.
Marantz SR5007, SR6007 & SR7007 A/V Receiver Preview Marantz SR5007, SR6007 & SR7007 A/V Receiver Preview The comparison between the new Marantz & Denon lines is apt - they share a lot of the same features. What distinguishes the Marantz 07 offerings from the rest, is the number and types of connections.
Denon New '13 IN-Command Series Receivers Preview Denon New '13 IN-Command Series Receivers Preview It is easy to see how Denon has targeted their new '13 IN-Command receivers. The difference in price, rather than adding features that you wanted at all price points, adds power and connections.