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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.