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Marantz Cinema 30 is the SR8015 Receiver Replacement We’ve Been Waiting For Marantz Cinema 30 is the SR8015 Receiver Replacement We’ve Been Waiting For The new Cinema 30 AVR ($4,500) sits at the top of Marantz’s 8K AV receiver lineup. It offers 11 channels of amplification, 13.4CH of processing, ESS Sabre DACs, Dirac Live Bass Control, and 4 sub outs.
Yamaha R-N1000A Network Receiver Bench Test Results Yamaha R-N1000A Network Receiver Bench Test Results The Yamaha R-N1000A is a 2CH Network AV receiver rated at 100 watts/ch and has features most stereo receivers don’t. Our bench test report determines if it lives up to their prestigious Top-Art reputation.
Anthem 5.1CH MRX SLM AV Receiver Fits Behind Your Television Anthem 5.1CH MRX SLM AV Receiver Fits Behind Your Television Anthem’s new MRX SLM ($1,299) takes the “small size, big sound” concept to extremes. This remarkably slim AVR solution promises to bring Anthem’s superb audio performance while fitting behind your display.
Onkyo TX-SR3100 5.2CH 8K Atmos Receiver For $400!?! Onkyo TX-SR3100 5.2CH 8K Atmos Receiver For $400!?! Onkyo's new TX-SR3100 is a 5.2CH home theater receiver that includes Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 80 W/CH and all the latest 8K video features for under $400! But, does it really give you true Atmos experience?
The Marantz Stereo 70s: A 2CH HiFi AV Receiver? The Marantz Stereo 70s: A 2CH HiFi AV Receiver? The new Marantz Stereo 70s ($1,000) is a 2-channel receiver with 8K HDMI connectivity, 75 wpc, and uses Marantz’s HDAM preamp modules. How does it compare to similar Marantz Cinema products? Read on.
Denon’s New Entry-Level 8K AV Receivers Are Ready for the Future! Denon’s New Entry-Level 8K AV Receivers Are Ready for the Future! Denon’s affordable new 8K-capable AV receivers; the 7.2CH AVR-S770H ($649) and the 5.2CH AVR-S670H ($549) offer 6 HDMI inputs and enough power for small-to-medium living-rooms and are ready for the future.
Denon New AVR-X6800H 11.4CH AV Receiver ADDS New Features You'll Want! Denon New AVR-X6800H 11.4CH AV Receiver ADDS New Features You'll Want! Denon’s NEW 11.4CH AVR-X6800H Receiver was announced at CEDIA 2023! It builds on the X6700H model it replaces by adding full 8K support on ALL HDMI inputs, 4 independent sub outs and Sony 360 processing.
New Yamaha Hi-Fi Network Receivers & Speakers for 2023! New Yamaha Hi-Fi Network Receivers & Speakers for 2023! Yamaha introduced 3 new Network Hi-Fi Receivers for 2023; the R-N1000A($1,800), R-N800A($1,200), and R-N600A($900). Two bookshelf speakers, the NS-800A($2,400ea) and NS-600A($1,500ea) complete the lineup.
The Yamaha R-N2000A Receiver Is Old-School Cool, New-School Easy The Yamaha R-N2000A Receiver Is Old-School Cool, New-School Easy Yamaha’s new R-N2000A next-generation network Hi-Fi receiver ($4K) is an all-in-one amp with 90 watts/ch, YPAO room correction, and Yamaha MusicCast streaming along with HDMI ARC and high-res USB DAC.
Onkyo TX-RZ70 Gives You 11.2CH & Dirac Live for Under $3k! Onkyo TX-RZ70 Gives You 11.2CH & Dirac Live for Under $3k! The Onkyo TX-RZ70 AV receiver gives you 11.2CH of processing and built-in 140wpc x 11 amplification with full Dirac-Live for only $2,800. Could this be the best value AVR for 2023?