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Marantz SR7002 Receiver Review Marantz SR7002 Receiver Review Marantz has a winner in the SR7002 AV receiver. This product is powerful, yet simple - something not easily accomplished in today's era of endless configurability.
Yamaha RX-V1800 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Yamaha RX-V1800 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver The Yamaha RX-V1800 is rated at an impressive 130 watts x 7, and uses Yamaha’s Digital ToP-ART design. Yamaha RX-V1800 offers a fantastic value for those who have ventured into the HD world.
Yamaha RX-Z11 11.2 Channel A/V Receiver Review Yamaha RX-Z11 11.2 Channel A/V Receiver Review Review: The Yamaha RX-Z11 has the ability to transform your listening space into an 11.2CH concert venue or cineplex is unrivaled. At its new $2499 price, it’s an absolute bargain while it lasts.
Yamaha RX-V663 A/V Receiver Preview Yamaha RX-V663 A/V Receiver Preview The new Yamaha RX-V663 AV Receiver comes armed with all of the latest in HDMI connectivity, and HD decoding at bargain basement pricing. If you have $550 for a receiver, look at the Yamaha RX-V663.
Yamaha RX-V863 AV Receiver Overview Yamaha RX-V863 AV Receiver Overview The Yamaha RX-V863 sports HDMI 1.3 inputs, internal decoding of all the latest HD audio formats, 1080p analogue video upconversion, and two subwoofer outputs.
Yamaha RX-V661 AV Receiver Yamaha RX-V661 AV Receiver Yamaha has produced an incredibly versatile AV receiver in the RX-V661. With tons of connections (including 1080p compatible HDMI (Version 1.2a) switching), this $500 receiver should be on your list.
Sony STR-DG510 Receiver Overview Sony STR-DG510 Receiver Overview Sony's new STR-DG510 AV receiver provides 2-in/1-out HDMI pass-through switching for under $200! That's tough to beat if you're in the market for an entry level AV receiver.
Sony STR-DG810 AV Receiver Sony STR-DG810 AV Receiver The Sony STR-DG810 has three HDMI inputs, 110 watts per each of its 6 channels, and the ability to decode all audio formats except the new HD ones and that makes this receiver worth checking out.
Marantz SR4002 7.1 A/V Receiver w HDMI 1.3 Marantz SR4002 7.1 A/V Receiver w HDMI 1.3 The Marantz SR4002 has seven channels of all discrete amplifier stages, HDMI V1.3 Switching with V1.1 Repeating, (7.1) LPCM via HDMI, and a ridiculously low MSRP of only 549.99.
Sherwood RD-6500 AV Receiver Sherwood RD-6500 AV Receiver The Sherwood RD-6500 could be considered the perfect stereo receiver - that also does surround sound but only having access to composite video makes it obsolete for video before you even get it home.