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Marantz Cinema 30 is the SR8015 Receiver Replacement We’ve Been Waiting For

— February 01, 2024 00:00

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.

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AudioControl Ships New X Series Receivers and Preamp/Processors

— April 16, 2020 07:00

AudioControl Ships New X Series Receivers and Preamp/Processors

AudioControl’s new X-Series Concert A/V receivers and Maestro AV processors deliver up to 16CH processing and the latest UHD technology while supporting all 3 immersive surround formats and Dirac.

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Integra 11CH Flagship AV Processor & Receivers Promise Best in Class Features

— September 14, 2019 00:00

Integra 11CH Flagship AV Processor & Receivers Promise Best in Class Features

Integra announced three new “reference-grade” products at the CEDIA Expo including their flagship 11.2-channel DRC-R1.3 processor and DRX-R1.3 receiver and a 9.2-channel DRX-7.3 AV receiver.

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Pioneer Rates Max Power with Elite SC‑LX904 11.2 Channel AV Receiver

— September 10, 2019 01:00

Pioneer Rates Max Power with Elite SC-LX904 11.2 Channel AV Receiver

Pioneer released information on their newest Flagship receiver, the Elite SC-LX904 11.2 channel AV receiver. The $3K 140WPC receiver gives max power ratings and we are liking what we see.

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Denon AVR‑X3600H 9.2CH IMAX Enhanced AV Receiver Offers Best In Class Features

— July 18, 2019 00:00

Denon AVR-X3600H 9.2CH IMAX Enhanced AV Receiver Offers Best In Class Features

Denon's newest AVR-X3600H 9.2 Channel IMAX Enhanced AV Receiver. At $1,100, it has 9CH of amplification and 11CH of processing, HDCP 2.3, etc, and closes the gap to the costlier AVR-X4500H.

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Integra DRX‑4.2 & DRX‑4.3 9.2 Channel AV Receiver Review

— July 11, 2019 21:00

Integra DRX-4.2 & DRX-4.3 9.2 Channel AV Receiver Review

The Integra DRX-4.3 AV receiver sports the latest in HD audio/video with 9 amplified channels on-board, expandable to a 7.1.4 speaker configuration. Our review discusses its performance and shortcomings.

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Marantz Announces New NR1510 and NR1710 Slimline AV Receivers

— June 30, 2019 06:00

Marantz Announces New NR1510 and NR1710 Slimline AV Receivers

Marantz announced the latest versions of its popular slimline AV receivers. The 5.2-channel NR1510-$599 and 7.2-channel NR1710-$749. Will they be as good or better than their predecessors? Read on.

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Denon Revamps Entry‑Level S‑Series Receivers For 2019

— May 12, 2019 22:00

Denon Revamps Entry-Level S-Series Receivers For 2019

Denon’s updated S-Series comprises three models, the AVR-S950H, AVR-S750H,and AVR-S650H. Is the updated lineup an affordable way to dramatically improve your entertainment system? Read on to find out.

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Denon AVR‑X8500H 13.2CH IMAX Enhanced AV Receiver Review

— May 03, 2019 22:00

Denon AVR-X8500H 13.2CH IMAX Enhanced AV Receiver Review

Denon's AVR-X8500H receiver supports Dolby Atmos,DTS:X,Auro-3D, & IMAX enhanced to their max configurations with 13 built-in amplifier and every major 4K/UHD video standard. Best AVR of the Year?

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Marantz SR8012 11.2CH Atmos/DTS:X/Auro 3D AV Receiver Review

— March 18, 2019 00:00

Marantz SR8012 11.2CH Atmos/DTS:X/Auro 3D AV Receiver Review

We reviewed the Marantz SR8012 11.2CH streaming AV receiver which decodes EVERY immersive surround format, supports the latest in 4K UHD resolution and has a meaty amp section confirmed in our bench tests.

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Denon Releases Two IMAX Enhanced 4K AV Receivers: AVR‑X4500H and AVR‑X6500H

— September 06, 2018 08:00

Denon Releases Two IMAX Enhanced 4K AV Receivers: AVR-X4500H and AVR-X6500H

Denon released the industry’s first IMAX Enhanced-Ready 4K AV Receivers,the AVR-X6500H and AVR-X4500H. Read on to learn about IMAX Enhanced and what these new receivers offer that nobody else has.

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Denon’s AVR‑X3500H AV Receiver Delivers New Features Worth Waiting For

— August 31, 2018 00:00

Denon’s AVR-X3500H AV Receiver Delivers New Features Worth Waiting For

The new AVR-X3500H from Denon is a 7.2CH receiver offering all the usual bells and whistles, plus a couple of brand-new ones from the upcoming HDMI 2.1 standard. Is this the receiver to beat for $1k?

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Yamaha RX‑S602 Receiver Boasts Slim Design And Wireless Surround Capability

— August 22, 2018 00:00

Yamaha RX-S602 Receiver Boasts Slim Design And Wireless Surround Capability

The RX-S602 5.1CH Slimline AV receiver stands just 4.5 inches tall, and includes Yamaha’s MusicCast Surround technology allowing the user connect surround speakers wirelessly.

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New Marantz Slimline Receivers Add Alexa, Heos, And Apple Airplay 2 Support

— July 07, 2018 00:00

New Marantz Slimline Receivers Add Alexa, Heos, And Apple Airplay 2 Support

The Marantz NR1509/1609 slimline AV receivers are ideal If you have a small space, a limited budget, and high expectations. They support HD audio and video, multi-room HEOS, Apple Airplay 2 and more.

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Pioneer Elite VSX‑LX303 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver Preview

— June 11, 2018 00:00

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX303 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver Preview

Pioneer released the Elite VSX-LX303 which is their version of the Onkyo TX-NR787 9.2 channel AV receiver. At $799 it has all the immersive sound and video features you want at a great price.

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Marantz SR7012 9.2CH AV Receiver Review

— June 07, 2018 10:00

Marantz SR7012 9.2CH AV Receiver Review

Marantz’s SR7012 AVR is a powerhouse 9.2 channel receiver packed with the latest and greatest audio, video, streaming, and smart home technologies that will stand toe-to-toe with the competition.

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Yamaha AVENTAGE RX‑A 80 Series AV Receivers Feature Artificial Intelligence

— June 04, 2018 00:00

Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A 80 Series AV Receivers Feature Artificial Intelligence

Yamaha released their newest AVENTAGE receivers, the RX-A 80 series. The top three models come with Surround Artificial Intelligence! Check out our comparison of these 6 new Yamaha AV receivers.

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Onkyo TX‑NR787 Least Expensive 9.2CH AV Receiver at under $700?!?

— May 08, 2018 00:00

Onkyo TX-NR787 Least Expensive 9.2CH AV Receiver at under $700?!?

The Onkyo TX-NR787 9.2CH Atmos/DTS:X AV receiver comes with 100 watts/ch x 9, updated AccuEQ Advance room correction and streaming options galore, all under $700. Is this the best budget receiver?

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Pioneer Elite VSX‑LX103 7.2CH Atmos AV Receiver Inflates Power Not Price!

— April 17, 2018 23:00

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103 7.2CH Atmos AV Receiver Inflates Power Not Price!

The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103 7.2-Channel Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Network AV Receiver has all the future video pass through you'll ever need but the added bonus on inflated power which we deflate for you.

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Onkyo TX‑SR383 7.2‑Channel AV Receiver Inflates Power but Not Price

— March 30, 2018 01:00

Onkyo TX-SR383 7.2-Channel AV Receiver Inflates Power but Not Price

The TX-SR383 receiver from Onkyo provides a choice for either native 7.2CH or 5.2CH with zone 2 along with the latest video passthrough options for $400! But can their 155 watts/ch power be believed?

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Integra DRX‑R1.1 and DRC‑R1.1 11.2‑Channel Atmos AV Receiver and Processor

— March 16, 2018 18:00

Integra DRX-R1.1 and DRC-R1.1 11.2-Channel Atmos AV Receiver and Processor

Integra released two new 11.2CH Atmos/DTS:X AV flagships; the DRX-R1.1 Receiver & DRC-R1.1 Processor. These are the first in their lineup to incorporate 4K HDBaseT circuitry for extended transmission.

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Denon AVR‑X8500H World's First 13.2CH AV Receiver Preview

— January 10, 2018 15:00

Denon AVR-X8500H World's First 13.2CH AV Receiver Preview

The world's first 13.2CH AV Receiver is what Denon is calling their new AVR-X8500H at CES 2018. This 51lbs beast supports all 3 immersive surround formats and is equipped with HDMI 2.1 for the future.

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NAD T 777 V3 7.1CH Dolby Atmos 4K UHD AV Receiver Preview

— September 18, 2017 19:00

NAD T 777 V3 7.1CH Dolby Atmos 4K UHD AV Receiver Preview

Audio company NAD released a beast of an AV receiver recently at CEDIA. The NAD T777 V3 features a robust honestly rated 7CH amplifier that is packed with the latest audio and video technologies.

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Marantz Unveils SR7012, SR8012 AV Receivers and AV7704 Processor with Alexa Skill

— September 15, 2017 09:00

Marantz Unveils SR7012, SR8012 AV Receivers and AV7704 Processor with Alexa Skill

Marantz expanded its latest home cinema line-up with two network AV receivers, the SR7012 and SR8012, and AV7704 multichannel AV processor. All models integrate Alexa Smart Home Skill and much more.

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Denon AVR‑X4400H & AVR‑X6400H AV Receivers Add Alexa Integration

— September 08, 2017 00:00

Denon AVR-X4400H & AVR-X6400H AV Receivers Add Alexa Integration

The new Denon AVR-X4400H and AVR-X6400H AV receivers boast high build quality and power output along with 11.2 channels of processing, HEOS and Amazon Alexa integration and full UHD 4K video support.

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Denon AVR‑X3400H 7.2 Ultra HD Receiver w Alexa Integration Preview

— August 30, 2017 00:00

Denon AVR-X3400H 7.2 Ultra HD Receiver w Alexa Integration Preview

If you're looking for a new Ultra HD 7.2CH AV receiver and you have an Amazon Alexa you would be hard pressed to find a better option than the Denon AVR-X3400H. Read on.

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Marantz SR5012 / SR6012 4K UltraHD AV Receivers Preview

— August 19, 2017 00:00

Marantz SR5012 / SR6012 4K UltraHD AV Receivers Preview

Marantz recently released their newest feature packed AV receivers, the SR5012 and SR6012. With Atmos, DTS:X, 4K processing, HEOS and more, they are some of the most feature packed options available.

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Denon AVR‑X2400H and AVR‑X1400H 4k Ultra HD AV Receivers Preview

— July 17, 2017 12:00

Denon AVR-X2400H and AVR-X1400H 4k Ultra HD AV Receivers Preview

Denon released their new AV receivers, the AVR-X2400H and AVR-X1400H. Both models support the latest HD formats including, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, Dolby Vision, and 4K UltraHD with HLG.

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Marantz NR1608 and NR1508 Slimline Network AV Receivers Preview

— June 24, 2017 08:00

Marantz NR1608 and NR1508 Slimline Network AV Receivers Preview

Marantz released two new AV receivers the NR1608 and NR1508. Both receivers have the slimline form including compatibility with the newest 4K ultra video content and Atmos (1608). We compare both.