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Yamaha R‑N2000A Network Hi‑Fi Receiver Test Report

— December 14, 2024 00:00

Yamaha R-N2000A Network Hi-Fi Receiver Test Report

The Yamaha R-N2000A hi-fi network receiver is rated at 90 watt/ch and built with tech from the 5000 series with impressive high current MOSFET drive. Our bench tests confirm it’s an overachiever.

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Yamaha RX‑A3000 Aventage Receiver Review

— December 20, 2010 15:45

Yamaha RX-A3000 Aventage Receiver Review

The Yamaha RX-A3000 flagship A/V receiver unlocks a limitless amount of options. We're talking a massive amount of configurability, and the new GUI makes it easier than ever to set up.

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Samsung HW‑C700 AV Receiver Review

Dave DeBorde — November 24, 2010 01:35

Samsung HW-C700 AV Receiver Review

The $399 HW-C700 receiver is Samsung's budget-priced model which packs many of the functions of a full-size receiver into a smaller chassis in order to provide an all-encompassing AV solution.

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Yamaha YID‑W10 Wireless iPod Dock System Review

— November 09, 2010 06:20

Yamaha YID-W10 Wireless iPod Dock System Review

The Yamaha YID-W10 Wireless iPod Dock System is new. We are frequently asked about the wireless transfer of music to AV receivers via popular mp3 players. This product solves the dilemma.

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Denon AVR‑A100 100th Anniversary Receiver Preview

— October 15, 2010 00:15

Denon AVR-A100 100th Anniversary Receiver Preview

The 9.2, 140 watts per channel, Denon AVR-A100 is missing almost nothing in its feature set. While $2500 seems pricy, it really isn't considering the cutting edge nature of this product.

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Onkyo HT‑RC260 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver Preview

— October 12, 2010 00:05

Onkyo HT-RC260 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver Preview

The Onkyo HT-RC260 shares a lot of features with its bigger and more expensive brother. It has a similar amp section (100 watts per channel into seven channels) but shaves $350 off the retail price.

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Integra DTR‑80.2 9.2‑Channel Receiver Preview

— October 06, 2010 01:50

Integra DTR-80.2 9.2-Channel Receiver Preview

The new THX Ultra2 Plus certified, 9.2 channel, Integra DTR-80.2 has 145 Watts per channel, individual power supplies for the audio and video components, 8 in 2 out HDMI 1.4a, and four zones.

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Yamaha RX‑V867 Receiver Preview

— September 28, 2010 07:00

Yamaha RX-V867 Receiver Preview

The new Yamaha RX-V867 receiver has not only 3D capability built in and Audio Return Channel but also networking features, multiple HDMI inputs/dual outputs, and analogue and HDMI upscaling to 1080p.

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Yamaha R‑S700 Stereo Receiver Preview

— September 27, 2010 09:45

Yamaha R-S700 Stereo Receiver Preview

The US version of Yamaha's R-S700 has Zone 2 support with a dedicated remote, high quality components, 100 watts per channel, Pure and CD Direct modes, and a host of other features.

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Sherwood R‑904n NetBoxx Slimline Receiver Preview

— September 23, 2010 18:05

Sherwood R-904n NetBoxx Slimline Receiver Preview

At a bit over 10 pounds and the height of many DVD players, the Sherwood 904N NetBoxx will fit in most any installation. Sherwood certainly has gotten the form-factor right with the R-904n NetBoxx.

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Harman Kardon AVR 3600 AV Receiver Review

— September 14, 2010 17:45

Harman Kardon AVR 3600 AV Receiver Review

At just under $1000 the Harman Kardon AVR 3600 AV reciever offers Faroudja-powered HDMI scaling and upconversion, analogue video upconversion, a discrete Zone2, plus 80 watts to each of its 7-channels

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Denon AVR‑4311CI AirPlay Receiver Preview

— September 10, 2010 06:00

Denon AVR-4311CI AirPlay Receiver Preview

Power, new Audyssey MultEQ XT 32, networking, Pre-amp mode, 9.2 channels... the Denon AVR-4311CI has it all. All for the same price as last generation's model.

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Onkyo HT‑RC270 7.2 Channel Network Receiver Preview

— August 19, 2010 06:10

Onkyo HT-RC270 7.2 Channel Network Receiver Preview

Onkyo's new HT-RC270 AV receiver is betting on networkablility. If you are into streaming from the Internet or from a networked computer, you're going to find the HT-RC270 very attractive.

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Yamaha RX‑V467 AV Receiver Review

— August 10, 2010 07:35

Yamaha RX-V467 AV Receiver Review

We do a video review of the Yamaha RX-V467 AV receiver, which in pursuit of true surround, offers some distinct advantages over an all-in-one home theater-in-a-box system, sound bar or television.

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Onkyo TX‑NR708 Networked AV Receiver Preview

— August 09, 2010 02:55

Onkyo TX-NR708 Networked AV Receiver Preview

Newly upgraded to include networked functionality from the preceding TX-SR707, the TX-NR708 7.2 channel receiver is the mid-fi star in Onkyo's 2010 refresh to its entire line up of AV receivers.

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Yamaha RX‑A1000 Aventage Receiver Preview

— August 05, 2010 08:35

Yamaha RX-A1000 Aventage Receiver Preview

Yamaha has dropped their RX-V designation for a new line of AV receiver products it is dubbing its Aventage audiophile line. There are five products, and we take a close look at the new RX-A1000.

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Onkyo TX‑NR1008 9.2 Channel Networked A/V Receiver Preview

— August 02, 2010 02:20

Onkyo TX-NR1008 9.2 Channel Networked A/V Receiver Preview

Third down the line in the refresh Onkyo has made to its line up of receivers is the new TX-NR1008 networked model, updating the TX-NR1007 with more HDMI, more features and more bling.

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Sony STR‑DA5600ES AV Receiver Preview

— July 24, 2010 01:55

Sony STR-DA5600ES AV Receiver Preview

Adding to its high-end 3D capabilities Sony has announced new entries into its ES line that feature HDMI 1.4 capable receivers and a Blu-ray player. The newest Sony ES receiver is the STR-DA5600ES.

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Marantz SR7005 3D Ready 7.1 A/V Networking Receiver Preview

— July 13, 2010 22:30

Marantz SR7005 3D Ready 7.1 A/V Networking Receiver Preview

The Marantz SR7005 is a 3D ready 7.1 A/V Networking receiver sporting the looks and performance of their reference gear at more affordable prices. Audyssey EQ is available for all HD audio formats.

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harman/kardon HK 3490 Stereo Receiver Review

— July 12, 2010 21:00

harman/kardon HK 3490 Stereo Receiver Review

The harman/kardon HK 3490 redefined the modern stereo receiver and set the benchmark for others to follow. Stereo lovers rejoice as I don't believe you can find a better sounding stereo receiver.

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Onkyo TX‑NR5008 Networked AV Receiver Preview

— July 06, 2010 11:40

Onkyo TX-NR5008 Networked AV Receiver Preview

Onkyo has begun refreshing its lineup of receivers and at the top of the heap is the new TX-NR5008 networked model, updating the TX-NR5007 will all of the latest features and THX Ultra2 certification.

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Onkyo TX‑NR808 7.2 Networked A/V Receiver Preview

— June 27, 2010 11:50

Onkyo TX-NR808 7.2 Networked A/V Receiver Preview

Fourth in Onkyo's refresh to its line up of receivers is the new TX-NR808 networked model, updating the TX-NR807. The TX-NR808 is a 7.2 channel receiver that features a THX Certified Select 2 Plus.

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Yamaha RX‑V667 7.2 Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver Preview

— June 23, 2010 22:25

Yamaha RX-V667 7.2 Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver Preview

The RX-V667 is sure to be a hit among budget minded A/V-philes craving legitimately good performance for little out of pocket expense. Discrete amps and 3D processing for under $600. Wow!

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Onkyo TX‑NR3008 9.1 Channel Networking A/V Receiver Preview

— June 14, 2010 17:55

Onkyo TX-NR3008 9.1 Channel Networking A/V Receiver Preview

The new Onkyo TX-NR3008 9.1 A/V Networking Receiver, appears to be nearly everything that the TX-NR5008 is with few compromises to hit the lower price point.

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Marantz SR6004 7.1CH AV Receiver Review

— June 10, 2010 18:30

Marantz SR6004 7.1CH AV Receiver Review

Check out the Marantz SR6004 if you're looking for a midpriced AV receiver that is easy to use, has respectable power reserves & audio performance and sports Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and PLIIz upmixing.

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Integra DTR‑30.2 Receiver Preview

— June 07, 2010 02:10

Integra DTR-30.2 Receiver Preview

The Integra DTR-30.2 is a THX Select2 Plus certified 7.2 channel receiver with 100 watts per channel, HDMI 1.4a connections with 3D and audio return channel, Audyssey, and Faroudja upconversion.

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Denon AVR‑591 Receiver Preview

— May 05, 2010 02:00

Denon AVR-591 Receiver Preview

The Denon AVR-591 has 4 HDMI 1.4a inputs, 120 watts per channel, preouts for surround back/Dolby PLIIz height channels, HDMI video upconversion, HDMI OSD, Audio Return Channel, and Audyssey MultEQ.

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Denon AVR‑391 Receiver Preview

— May 03, 2010 03:45

Denon AVR-391 Receiver Preview

The new Denon AVR-391 sports four HDMI 1.4a inputs, discrete amplifiers, and HD audio decoding with preouts for Surround Back channels or for Dolby ProLogic IIz decoding.

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Yamaha RX‑V567 Receiver Preview

— April 28, 2010 02:30

Yamaha RX-V567 Receiver Preview

The Yamaha RX-V567 has a lot more of what consumers want in a next generation receiver. They've added two additional channels of amplification, an On Screen Display, and HDMI upconversion and scaling.