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Denon AVR‑A10H 13.4 Ch 150W 8K AV Receiver Tech Overview

— September 06, 2024 00:00

Denon AVR-A10H 13.4 Ch 150W 8K AV Receiver Tech Overview

The 150 wpc Denon AVR-A10H ($4,699) is a scaled-down version of the $6,500 AVR-A1H 8K AV receiver with 13.4 channels instead of 15.4. We explore what features you sacrifice by choosing the AVR-A10H.

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Harman Kardon AVR 130 Review

Toby Daalsgard — August 18, 2004 19:00

Harman Kardon AVR 130 Review

With the AVR 130 receiver, Harman Kardon has delivered in a big way with a small price tag. Someone who is familiar with higher end specs and performance will not be let down by it's features.

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Yamaha RX‑Z9 A/V Receiver Review

— July 03, 2004 19:00

Yamaha RX-Z9 A/V Receiver Review

Review: The Yamaha RX-Z9 AV Receiver is an exceptionally good product and value. It dominates a segment of the marketplace currently not filled with every conceivable feature. High end audio meets AV.

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Denon AVR‑3805 Receiver Review

— June 08, 2004 19:00

Denon AVR-3805 Receiver Review

The Denon AVR-3805 is an impressive all-around receiver. With the ability to bi-amp the main channels, full customization over your speaker configuration, and more, this receiver is highly recommended

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Yamaha RX‑V2400 A/V Receiver Review

— December 07, 2003 18:00

Yamaha RX-V2400 A/V Receiver Review

The Yamaha RX-V2400 is an extraordinarily good product and value. The Yamaha RX-V2400 offers a quick auto set-up for the neophyte, and allows for user tweakable adjustments to improve those settings.

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Onkyo TX‑SR601 6.1 Home Theater Receiver Review

— September 06, 2003 19:00

Onkyo TX-SR601 6.1 Home Theater Receiver Review

Overall, I was quite impressed with the Onkyo TX-SR601 amplifier section, especially at a $500 retail price point. It has plenty of power, features, and everything else you'll need at this price point

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Denon AVR‑5803 Home Theater Receiver Review

— August 31, 2003 19:00

Denon AVR-5803 Home Theater Receiver Review

The Denon AVR-5803 pushes the envelope in digital technology with its implementation of a pair of Analog Devices top DSP'sand sixteen of Burr Browns top audio DAC's. And that's just the start!

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Yamaha RX‑Z1 Receiver Review

— March 14, 2003 18:00

Yamaha RX-Z1 Receiver Review

The Yamaha RX-Z1 proved to be a very competent preamp and home theater processor. In movie theater modes, the RX-Z1, when driving my reference speaker system, transformed my room into a cineplex.

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Yamaha RX‑V1 Receiver Preview

— January 31, 2003 18:00

Yamaha RX-V1 Receiver Preview

The Yamaha RX-V1 is the successor to the infamous and highly regarded DSP A1. The RX-V1 means business with its massive 20lbs high current power transformer and large heat sink area.

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Battle of the Sonys: TA‑E9000ES vs. STR‑DA4ES

Steve DellaSala — January 14, 2003 18:00

Battle of the Sonys: TA-E9000ES vs. STR-DA4ES

The Sony STR-DA4ES and the STR-DA7ES offer the processing options and completeness that those who prefer affordable separates. But which is for you? We break them down for you.

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Marantz SR‑18 Receiver Preview

— December 31, 2002 18:00

Marantz SR-18 Receiver Preview

The Marantz SR-18 is one receiver with need for little introduction. It is basically a state of the art piece of hardware and one of the best all in one box home theater solutions on the market.

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Onkyo TX‑DS989 Receiver Preview

— June 30, 2000 19:00

Onkyo TX-DS989 Receiver Preview

Six years ago Onkyo rocked the industry with the release of the first THX receiver. Today the Onkyo TX-DS989 isn't just posed to change home theater, its here to revolutionize it.