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Denon AVR-5308CI(A) and AVP-A1HDCI Update Review Would you pay $1000 to update a $5500 Denon AVR-5308CI(A) AV receiver or the even more expensive Denon AVP-A1HDCI preamp processor to the latest firmware and features?

Onkyo TX-NR5010 9.4 Channel Receiver Preview The big selling point of the Onkyo flagship TX-NR5010 is 11.4 channel DTS Neo:X support. But if you aren't planning on using all 11 channels, you might be able to get most of these features for less.

Yamaha RX-A2020 AVENTAGE 9.2 Networking A/V Receiver Review The RX-A2020 retails for $1700 and is the 2nd to top-of-the-line receiver in Yamaha's 2012 Aventage lineup under the RX-A3020. This year seems to be the year of 4K, Airplay, and network apps.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A2020, RX-A3020 A/V Receiver Preview The Yamaha RX-A2020 and the RX-A3020 not only are improvements over the rest of the Aventage line, but they are significantly different from each other.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A720, RX-A820, RX-A1020 Receiver Preview The Aventage line from Yamaha has been popular since it was introduced and there is little to complain about with the new RX-A720, RX-A820, and RX-A1020 receivers.

Marantz SR5007, SR6007 & SR7007 A/V Receiver Preview The comparison between the new Marantz & Denon lines is apt - they share a lot of the same features. What distinguishes the Marantz 07 offerings from the rest, is the number and types of connections.

Denon New '13 IN-Command Series Receivers Preview It is easy to see how Denon has targeted their new '13 IN-Command receivers. The difference in price, rather than adding features that you wanted at all price points, adds power and connections.

Marantz NR1403 & NR1603 Slimline A/V Recievers Preview The Marantz NR1403 features discrete amplification, tons of HDMI inputs, and Audyssey MultEQ. The NR1603 adds video upconversion, two channels of amplification, a second zone, Apple AirPlay and more.

Pioneer Elite 2012 SC Series Reciever Offerings Preview The new Pioneer Elite SC line for 2012 is truly full featured. If you are on the market for a receiver, you owe it to yourself to take a look at these new Elite receivers.

NAD T 787 & T 777 Modular AV Reciever Preview We take a look at the NAD T 787 & T 777 flagship modular A/V receivers. NAD employees beefy power supplies and rates their amplifiers "all channels driven". They are future proof with upgrades.