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Yamaha RX-V863 AV Receiver Overview Yamaha RX-V863 AV Receiver Overview The Yamaha RX-V863 sports HDMI 1.3 inputs, internal decoding of all the latest HD audio formats, 1080p analogue video upconversion, and two subwoofer outputs.
Yamaha RX-V661 AV Receiver Yamaha RX-V661 AV Receiver Yamaha has produced an incredibly versatile AV receiver in the RX-V661. With tons of connections (including 1080p compatible HDMI (Version 1.2a) switching), this $500 receiver should be on your list.
Sony STR-DG510 Receiver Overview Sony STR-DG510 Receiver Overview Sony'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.
Sony STR-DG810 AV Receiver Sony STR-DG810 AV Receiver The Sony STR-DG810 has three HDMI inputs, 110 watts per each of its 6 channels, and the ability to decode all audio formats except the new HD ones and that makes this receiver worth checking out.
Marantz SR4002 7.1 A/V Receiver w HDMI 1.3 Marantz SR4002 7.1 A/V Receiver w HDMI 1.3 The Marantz SR4002 has 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.
Sherwood RD-6500 AV Receiver Sherwood RD-6500 AV Receiver The Sherwood RD-6500 could be considered the perfect stereo receiver - that also does surround sound but only having access to composite video makes it obsolete for video before you even get it home.
Pioneer Debuts 4 New Advanced Receivers Pioneer Debuts 4 New Advanced Receivers 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.
New Adcom Products Preview New Adcom Products Preview Adcom 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 other than that they were HUGE
Final Sound HD Receiver 201 Preview Final Sound HD Receiver 201 Preview 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.
NAD VISO DVD/CD Receivers Preview NAD VISO DVD/CD Receivers Preview NAD Electronics showed off their new VISO FIVE DVD/CD Surround Sound Receiver and VISO TWO DVD/CD Receiver, ideal command centers for advanced audio/video systems today as CES.