http://www.audioholics.comWhere audio and video equipment undergoes rigorous objective and subjective tests by our staff, ensuring that marketing slogans aren't the only guidelines for your home theater choices.Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:45:00 -0000http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/denon-avr-4810ciA 9.3 channel receiver? Yes, we had to do a double take as well. The Denon AVR-4810CI has three subwoofer outputs paired with nine channels pushing 140 watts each. The receiver boasts a host of features that you didn't even know you needed but will so be hard pressed to live without.Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:45:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/denon-avr-4810ciA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/harman-kardonThe New HK receivers (AVR 1600, AVR 2600 and AVR 3600, respectively) look to be a marked improvement over their predecessors both in feature set and cosmetics. Though, they still retained the cheesy hollowed out volume knob that just feels cheap and easily breakable. Its great to see Harman Kardon step up to the plate and offer the latest in high definition audio decoding (ie.TrueHD, DTS-HD), while also supporting more multi zone functionality and iPhone, iPod connectivity. If the amps sound as meaty as they look, then we've got some great "audiophile" alternatives to the big brands to recommend to our readers. We will have to acquire a review sample shortly to see if they are competitive both in performance and operation to some of the other large A/V receiver manufacturers.Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:56:49 -0000/reviews/receivers/harman-kardonA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v2056-first-lookThe Yamaha RX-V2065 is the latest in the '65 series of receivers. At $1399 MSRP, it is currently the most expensive. At that price point you'd expect a lot of performance, and you'd get it. With 130 watts per channel, all the latest HD audio formats decoded internally, dual subwoofer outputs, high end DACs and attention to detail in maintaining audio fidelity, the RX-V2065 doesn't disappoint. On the video side, you have analogue upscaling to 1080p and dual (simultaneous) HDMI outputs.Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:25:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v2056-first-lookA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/marantz-nr1501-slimline-receiverWhat do you do when you have a spouse or piece of furniture that won't accept a traditionally sized receiver? You go slim! The Marantz 7.1 NR1501 receiver may be slim in size (4" tall, 13" deep), but with 4 HDMI inputs, 3 component video, not to mention full HD audio decoding and auto calibration it's tall on features.Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:30:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/marantz-nr1501-slimline-receiverA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/onkyo-double-ought-receivers-take-aim-on-the-internetStarting at only $1599, the double ought series will have 9 channels of amplification with two independent subwoofer outputs all with THXUltra2 Plus and new Audyssey DSX processing. All three of these receivers, the TX-NR5007, TX-NR3007, and TX-NR1007 will be in stores by the end of September. We expect they won't be on the shelves for very long.Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/onkyo-double-ought-receivers-take-aim-on-the-internetA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/marantz-bluetooth-receiversIn a market that is constantly changing, differentiating yourself is a must. Marantz is attempting to do this with the SR6004 and SR5004 featuring Bluetooth support.Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:40:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/marantz-bluetooth-receiversA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v1065-receiverThe RX-V1065 is one of the newer receivers out of the AV giant and is retailing for just under a grand. There is no doubt that the Yamaha RX-V1065 is packed full of features. The problem is that the features on the most part aren't all that new. Over the previous Yamaha offerings you are gaining a brand new GUI which may help simplify user interaction (something that is probably a selling point for your family more than for you), some album art/information display, and an HDMI input. The question is, does the RX-V1065 have enough of what you want?Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:16:13 -0000/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v1065-receiverA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/yamaha-neohd-media-controllersYamaha has been seemingly trying to reinvent itself recently. While the MusicCAST2 may not have been very innovative (as it took many of its cues from its competitors), the new neoHD Media Controllers are showing us innovation that we wouldn't have expected. While the new Media Controllers share the same styling as the MusicCAST2, they are essentially receivers. Audioholics may recognize them as the beginnings of a Home Theater in a Box package, but their innovative interface may just revolutionize how we interact with our gear.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:35:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/yamaha-neohd-media-controllersA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/integra-dtr-30-1-20-1Integra, the high end arm of Onkyo, has introduced two new AV receivers that are both price conscious and aimed squarely at custom installers. The two new models are the DTR-30.1 and DTR-20.1 and are 7.2 and 5.2 channels respectively. What makes them perfect for custom installers are bi-directional RS-232 and Ethernet ports for third party control systems, three programmable 12-volt triggers, dual IR inputs, and three unique assignable IR code sets.Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:25:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/integra-dtr-30-1-20-1A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/pioneer-elite-sc-27-25-vsx-21txh-23txhPioneer is making four new additions to their Elite receivers with the introduction of the SC-27, SC-25, VSX-23TXH, and VSX-21TXH. With such features as ICEPower amplification, Internet streaming, iPhone control, and lots more, Pioneer is looking to entice you to upgrade whether you are ready to or not. With prices ranging from $700 to $2000, there certainly is something for everyone in this new group of offerings from Pioneer.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:25:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/pioneer-elite-sc-27-25-vsx-21txh-23txhA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/denon-avr-4310CI-3310CI-990-890Denon announced their new lineup of AVRs this week. Three new high end 'CI' models were released, the AVR-4310CI and AVR-3310CI along with two more in the same line without the CI designation; the AVR-1910 and AVR1610. The retail (or home theater) line is also getting a total makeover with the inclusion of the AVR-990, AVR-890, AVR-790, and AVR-790. The prices range from $1,999 for the AVR-4310CI to $349 for the AVR-590. Think Denon isn't giving you value for your money? Every AVR in the lineup can decode the high def audio formats!Thu, 14 May 2009 04:05:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/denon-avr-4310CI-3310CI-990-890A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v665In Yamaha's continuing commitment to making your new receiver obsolete each and every year, they have released updates to their RX-V line lead by the RX-V665. The RX-V663 was the best selling receiver in 2008 and Yamaha wants to build on that success. Included in the new releases are the RX-V765, MSRP: $649.95; RX-V565, MSRP: $479.95; RX-V465, MSRP: $379.95; and RX-V365, MSRP $249.95 The RX-V665 will retail for $549.95.Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v665A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/rx-z7-7.1The Yamaha RX-Z7 offers benchmark performance in virtually every category with the only caveat being it generates a lot of heat. Armed to the teeth with all of the latest audio and video processing features, along with a host of multi room and networking capabilities, the RX-Z7 leaves little to be desired for even the most sophisticated home theater installs. Its ability to transform your listening space into a concert venue or mega Cineplex is unrivaled. The RX-Z7 proudly lives up to the "Z" heritage and in some aspects out Z's their very own flagship RX-Z11. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:09:58 -0000/reviews/receivers/rx-z7-7.1A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/pioneer-VSX-1019AH-KAt CES 2009, Pioneer’s home entertainment group is introducing four new A/V receivers. The Pioneer-brand A/V receivers continue to bring digital media content into the living room with a complete IPod (including iPhone, iPod Nano and iTouch) solution for high-quality sound reproduction in the home. To ensure quality audio reproduction, the new models are outfitted with the company’s digital sound processing technologies that promise to improve compressed and lower-quality music files to near CD performance.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/pioneer-VSX-1019AH-KA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/nad-t-747-737NAD Electronics introduced two new AV receivers: the T 747 ($1,299) and T 737 ($799). The T 747 AV receiver features 60 watts (x7) channels and uses high-current discrete output devices. The T 747 also includes the newest lossless audio CODECs from Dolby and DTS, including TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. The T 737 delivers 40 watts to each of its seven channels. Its three surround modes automatically cater to multichannel-encoded DVDs using Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES, encoded two-channel recordings with Dolby ProLogic IIx and DTS Neo:6, and NAD's own EARS and Stereo Enhanced modes, which are perfect for creating convincing surround sound from unencoded sources like CDs.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:15:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/nad-t-747-737A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/nad-t-785-775-765-175-M15-hd-avNAD Electronics introduced upgraded HD versions of the T 785, T 775, T765 AV Receivers and the T 175 AV Tuner Preamp-Processor. Additionally, NAD premieres Modular Design Construction (MDC) in the new Masters Series M15HD AV Preamp-Processor. We'd like to formally welcome NAD to the 21st century. New features include dual 32-bit Aureus 7.1 high-speed digital signal processors (DSPs) by Texas Instruments, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume by Audyssey; decoding for several advanced audio formats, including Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio; and Sigma Designs’ VXP broadcast studio quality image processor.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:45:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/nad-t-785-775-765-175-M15-hd-avA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/harman-kardon-avr-7550hdHarman Kardon displayed their new AVR 7550HD 7.2-channel audio/video receiver. It features HDMI v1.3a (with Deep Color support) and can pass video signals to 1080p. The receiver employs Faroudja DCDi Cinema digital-video processing utilizing the leading-edge Torino chipset (FLI30436), providing HD upscaling and enhanced 1080p image quality from all video sources. Harman hasn't yet proved itself in the high-end receiver line-up, at least not since the introduction of HDMI and video processing, so it will be nice to see how well this new flagship product is received in the marketplace.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:00:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/harman-kardon-avr-7550hdA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/pioneer-sc-07The Pioneer SC-07 A/V receiver is armed with all of the latest decoding and processing, making it a capable product for next generation high definition audio and video. Although the SC-07 didn't fare well on the bench when tested with 4-ohm loads, it proved to hold up quite well on real world 4-ohm speaker systems driving musical content instead of continuous test tones and only gave up some of its composure as the volume levels were increased. I found MCACC to be quite a useful tool and ease of setup and operation of the SC-07 were strong points in a sea of overly complex A/V receivers. If you're a Pioneer fan, you will probably be quite satisfied with this receiver from a performance and operational standpoint. Although it isn't class leading, it can serve well in an upscale home theater system if used within its design limits. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:19:58 -0000/reviews/receivers/pioneer-sc-07A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v3900At $1799, this 7.1 CH A/V receiver comes with everything but the kitchen sink. Extensive networking features allow you to stream music from your PC, Internet Radio, or Rhapsody online music service. The RX-V3900 also boasts HD Radio with iTunes tagging, four HDMI v1.3a inputs and two outputs, with HDMI up-conversion and scaling to 1080p and extensive multi-zone custom installation compatibilities. It supports the latest HD Audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio (192kHz). Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:53:17 -0000/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v3900A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/2008-a-v-receivers2008 has really taken features in receivers to the next level. Just a few years ago, it was nearly impossible to get A/V receivers for under $500 with HDMI switching. Today, not only are those commonplace, but you are now also getting HDMI 1.3a with audio support at this price range. This is great news for the most part, but we are noticing a trend with some manufacturers whom are trading amplifier quality for features which I plan on writing more about in a separate editorial. In the meantime, we found some really cool innovations being done by the likes of Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, Integra and Anthem that will likely please the audiophiles and videophiles alike. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/2008-a-v-receiversA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/pioneer-vsx-818vCan a receiver with a $249 price tag deliver the sound quality worthy of a true Audioholic? We took the new Pioneer VSX-818V A/V receiver for a spin to find out. With an onscreen display, straight to digital iPod connectivity, and Pioneer’s MCACC speaker calibration system and a solid amp section, the VSX-818V has certainly given it a good shot. Read the full review to find out more.Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:22:13 -0000/reviews/receivers/pioneer-vsx-818vA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-z7Yamaha is looking to expand their top end of their receiver line with the addition of the RX-X7 - a $2700 behemoth that is touting, among many other features, near unlimited connectivity and five HDMI inputs. At 140 watts x 7, the RX-Z7 uses Vista compatible DNLA support to stream files off your computer (WAV, Mp3, WMA, AAC) and Internet radio streams (Mp3, WMA). It supports Sirius Internet Radio, Rhapsody, and, of course, Yamaha's own MusicCAST system. You can pull music from your iPod, Bluetooth device, or USB device. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:05:54 -0000/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-z7A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/denon-avr-5308ciThe AVR-5308CI shares nearly all of the same features found on Denon's $7500 AVP-A1HDCI flagship processor. While it lacks the balanced circuitry design, class A audio drivers and several other upgrades which did actually show some measureable results, the AVR-5308CI sells for about $2,000 less than this preamp and has seven respectable built in power amplifiers, I’d say it makes it quite a bargain. From our tests, the AVR-5308CI performed as we'd come to expect from Denon's flagship product, excellently!Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/denon-avr-5308ciA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/harman-kardon-avr-347The Harman/Kardon AVR-347 is one of the lower-priced 1080p HDMI receivers available on the market today for those looking to get updated to the newest technologies. The receiver delivers plenty of power along with 1080p compatibility and upconversion over HDMI. The Harman/Kardon AVR-347 appears to be a no-compromise head unit capable of driving a fully-equipped home theater. With a host of features and a unique visual appeal, this receiver will also fit right in among the most elegant of home decors. But don’t let its good looks deceive you, because this receiver is more than capable of driving most speaker systems made to extremely high levels. The AVR-347 has more about it than a pretty face.Thu, 22 May 2008 12:38:26 -0000/reviews/receivers/harman-kardon-avr-347A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/pioneer-vsx-94txhThe last Pioneer receiver review I personally did was in 2005 on an entry-level product (the VSX-815) which struck me as a good balance between available features and power. It will seem pretty obvious when I say that this flagship Elite AV receiver product trumps my last experience by quite a bit. It also, however brings a certain amount of expectation. Being a top of the line model, the VSX-94TXH has a lot of competition and is going to need to distance itself in some areas before being crowned the leader in any particular department.Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:55:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/pioneer-vsx-94txhA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/harman-kardon-avr-147With slick and modern aesthetics, conservative power rating and quality digital signal processing, the Harman/Kardon AVR-147 is a full featured A/V receiver. For around $500 you get HDMI switching, one button EzSet/EQ auto calibration and the signature sound that Harman Kardon fans rave about. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:50:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/harman-kardon-avr-147A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v463At a rock bottom price of only $349.95, the Yamaha RX-V463 is an incredible value for those looking to get into a home theater receiver on the cheap without making a huge sacrifice in quality or features. With a rated power of 100 watts x 5 the RX-V463 is no pansy when it comes to power either. Build quality is very good and the unit weighs a solid 17.6 lbs. This is a great budget receiver. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:03:03 -0000/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v463A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/marantz-sr7002-hdmiThere are so many features being added to AV receivers these days, it's hard to keep up - but that's what I like to call a quality problem. The real problem is discerning which of the features really matter. For those of you familiar with past Marantz products, you may be surprised to note that the company is alive and well and competing head-on with other manufacturers in the home theater market. In fact, I was as stunned as anyone when I realized the incredible potential of the SR7002.Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:31:53 -0000/reviews/receivers/marantz-sr7002-hdmiA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v1800The RX-V1800 is rated at an impressive 130 x 7, and uses Yamaha’s Digital ToP-ART design that includes top grade audio-grade parts and devices. The receiver also features Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for front channels and 192 kHz/24-bit ADC for Main Zone. The surround back amplifiers are also assignable for bi-amped connections. As always build quality and aesthetics are top notch. Packed with powerful audio and video processing, plenty of HD inputs, a high quality amplifier section and sharp looks, the Yamaha RX-V1800 offers a fantastic value for those who have ventured into the HD world.Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:59:53 -0000/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v1800A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-z11The Yamaha RX-Z11 represents the pinnacle of technology in a flagship receiver. It’s ability to transform your listening space into a concert venue or mega Cineplex is unrivaled thanks to the powerful arsenal of DSP processing, and robust amplifier section for a full 11.2 channel spectacle. With its very clever power amp assignability and music mode distribution, it proved to be the ultimate multi channel / multi zone receiver capable of whole house entertainment and high definition A/V reproduction. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-z11A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v663This new A/V receiver from Yamaha comes armed with all of the latest in HDMI connectivity, and HD decoding at bargain basement pricing. Just about all the features of the higher end models at almost half the price makes this receiver one of the hottest tickets of the year. If you are on the market for a new A/V receiver, take a close look at the RX-V663.Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:06:20 -0000/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v663A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v863The RX-V863 is the top of the new mid line receiver offerings from Yamaha. It sports HDMI 1.3 inputs, internal decoding of all the latest HD audio formats, 1080p analogue video upconversion, and two subwoofer outputs. All the bells and whistles include and HD radio tuner, 7x105 watts, and no less that 17 surround modes. All that and more for just under $1k!Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:25:03 -0000/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v863A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v661This receiver is so loaded with technology we cannot cover everything it is capable of in this review. If you are looking for an AV receiver that gives you access to plenty of power, features, and connectivity options the Yamaha RX-V661 is a great option. We were impressed with this receivers value, features and ease of use. It is truly a bring it home, plug it in and start enjoying your movies and music receiver. Yamaha has produced an incredibly versatile AV receiver in the RX-V661. On features alone this would be a product worthy of a second look, but when you factor in the Yamaha sound quality and ease of use, you've got a device that is truly worthy of the center seat in anyone's home theater system.Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/yamaha-rx-v661A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/sony-str-dg510Sony'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. In addition to HDMI connectivity, you also get all the basics you would expect, a couple of nice surprise features, and not too many compromises.Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:44:26 -0000/reviews/receivers/sony-str-dg510A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/sony-str-dg810If you are like me, you may have acquired more high definition sources than your current AV receiver can accommodate. My case isn't made any better by the fact that my projector is just old enough to not offer an HDMI input. Well, for under $300, Sony now offers the STR-DG810 that will allow you to connect up to three high definition sources by HDMI or component video inputs.Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:02:03 -0000/reviews/receivers/sony-str-dg810A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/marantz-sr4002With features such as 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, The Marantz SR4002 surround receiver just might be one of the best buys of the year. Check out our initial impressions of this new budget killer from Marantz. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:20:05 -0000/reviews/receivers/marantz-sr4002A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/sherwood-rd-6500Sometimes when people ask me to research a GREAT budget AV receiver I am truly amazed at the features and quality you can get for just a little bit of money. Sometimes though, I also find exactly what I would expect from budget gear - some basic features, and a lot of compromises that are going to make you want to upgrade, before that "new receiver" smell has worn off. Unfortunately, I would put the Sherwood RD-6500 in the latter category. While this receiver covers the audio portion of the receiver pretty well, only having access to composite video makes the receiver obsolete before you even get it home. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:26:16 -0000/reviews/receivers/sherwood-rd-6500A/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/pioneer-debuts-4-new-advanced-receiversPioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today debuts four advanced A/V receivers that deliver dynamic high definition video and audio formats for next generation home theater performance. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Pioneer is showcasing the VSX-518-K, VSX-818V-K, VSX-918V-K and VSX-1018TXH-K A/V receivers, which incorporate new proprietary amplifier technologies that ensure maximum power from multi-channel sound formats while maintaining clean audio with impressive THD specifications. Improved sound tuning and customization options along with an abundance of HD digital connectivity ports make it easy for consumers to usher their home entertainment into the HD era. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:37:59 -0000/reviews/receivers/pioneer-debuts-4-new-advanced-receiversA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/new-adcom-productsAdcom had a bunch of new products on display including HDMI capable receivers, amplifiers, and transports. Unfortunately, they couldn't tell us much about their products and had no real marketing material to help enlighten us. From what we could gather, some of the new receivers could upconvert to 1080p, the transport could upconvert to1080i, and they mostly had a short protection circuit. Regardless of the number of amps or processing power, the receivers and amps were all about the same size (extra huge) and looked as industrial as they did serious.Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:22:43 -0000/reviews/receivers/new-adcom-productsA/V ReceiversPro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/final-sound-hd-receiver-201Final Sound Solutions has begun shipping the Final Sound HD Receiver 201, the first compact virtual surround sound system to integrate high-end electrostatic speakers and a subwoofer for seamless integration. The Final Sound HD Receiver 201, the corner stone of the Final Sound HD System 8 family, combines a 75-Watt Audio/Video receiver with two high-definition electrostatic speakers and a subwoofer. This unique receiver combines a upconverting DVD/CD player and a virtual surround sound DSP chip. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:05:00 -0000/reviews/receivers/final-sound-hd-receiver-201A/V ReceiversPro Reviews