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Pioneer VSX-520-K Receiver Preview We really think Pioneer has cut the right corners with the Pioneer VSX-520-K. You can add surround back/height channels, Bluetooth control, and with HDMI 1.4 it is ready for 3D all for $229.

Marantz NR1501 Slimline AV Receiver Review The $599 NR1501 receiver is Marantz' "Slimline" model which packs most of the functions of a full-size receiver into a smaller chassis. It features an analog power supply and ample power output.

Yamaha RX-V765 7.2 Home Theater Receiver Preview Yamaha's RX-V765, with its price of just $649 makes it one of the best ways to get into a powerful HDMI-upconverting AV receiver. The receiver has four HDMI inputs, each which captures HD audio.

Rotel RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver Preview The Rotel RSX-1560, with class D amps, 4 HDMI inputs, and dual sub AND center channel outs certainly has a lot of bells and whistles for a more esoteric brand.

NAD T 747 A/V Receiver Preview The NAD T 747 A/V receiver exemplifies their principle of simplicity, form and function while also providing the raw power to sonically please its listeners and satisfy the speakers it powers.

Yamaha RX-V565 5.1 Home Theater Receiver Preview Yamaha's RX-V565, with its price of just $429 makes it one of the least expensive ways to get into an HDMI-upconverting AV receiver. The receiver has four HDMI inputs, each which captures HD audio.

Marantz SR6004 A/V Receiver Boasts Prologic IIz and Dolby TrueHD/DTS:HD Marantz just put the rest of the industry in checkmate with their new SR6004 A/V receiver. This receiver is packed with the latest in A/V processing, solid amplification, ease of setup and usage.

Yamaha RX-V465 5.1 Home Theater Receiver Preview Yamaha's RX-V465, with its price of just $299.95 makes it one of the least expensive ways to get into an HDMI-equipped AV receiver. The receiver has four HDMI inputs, each which captures HD audio.

Denon S-5BD BD/Receiver Integrated Preview The Denon S-5BD is an audiophile grade 5.1 channel surround sound receiver with advanced Profile 2.0 Blu-ray player sporting HDMI 1.4 ports, small form factor, and extreme flexibility.

Yamaha RX-V365 5.1 Home Theater Receiver Preview Yamaha's RX-V365, with its MSRP of just $249.95 makes it one of the least expensive ways to get into an HDMI-equipped AV receiver. The receiver has two HDMI inputs, but neither captures audio.