Receivers & Amplifiers

It didn’t take long to get the Flex 5000 working, which bodes well for users of all stripes to get the most out of it. This isn’t a product that solves a problem for everyone, but is among the best we’ve used to ensure peaceful viewing for those...

6 expert reviews | 3 user reviews

Well-built with plenty of inputs and excellent audio quality – this is a great all-round stereo amplifier.

10 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

With the H390, Hegel have surpassed themselves once again. It’s almost as good as the larger H590 and not much weaker. And for almost half the price!

6 expert reviews

The Marantz NR1506 AV receiver offers a winning combination of full-featured streaming audio and fine sound quality in a sleek, low-profile package.

6 expert reviews | 93 user reviews

One of a selection of updated models unveiled in October last year, the next-gen Powernode 2i is part of Bluesound's Node subset range, which includes the Node 2i streamer (£499) and the Vault 2i server/player (£1,099). The Powernode 2i is perhaps the...

6 expert reviews | 7 user reviews

History is filled with powerful, integrated amplifiers. Krell FBI, Musical Fidelity M6 si500, Gryphon Diablo 300, and more from McIntosh. I would argue that the MA12000 is the most usable of them all. With a total of 17 inputs, DAC, MM and MC input,...

3 expert reviews

The hybrid McIntosh MA352 amplifier is 30 kilos of good fun, but is not completely without features.

3 expert reviews

An impressively specified receiver, but its sound performance leaves us wanting

20 expert reviews | 433 user reviews

As Apple's iPhone finally hits UK shores, Riyad gives you the full low down.

19 expert reviews | 1043 user reviews

Cool futuristic liniar controlled sound.

2 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

NAD C390DD: Sound quality But how does it sound? Well, for a smidge over £2000, pretty good. It’s precise and detailed, offering good scale and plenty of sonic authority. By the highest standards, though, it’s not as expressive or rhythmically adept as...

13 expert reviews

Denon's new AVR-X6300H AVR-X4300H are loaded with Dobly Atmos, DTS:X and Auro 3D immersive audio, the latest 4K/UHD video including upscaling and are the first receivers featuring HEOS wireless audio.

6 expert reviews | 11 user reviews

For £250, you’ll struggle to find better detail or dynamics from a headphone amp and USB DAC

6 expert reviews | 48 user reviews

The RX-A3060 is a seriously talented AV receiver with a premium price and the performance to match

3 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

Yamaha has returned to form at this price, and this powerful but expressive amp is well worth a look

4 expert reviews | 21 user reviews

When I was a kid, my family's sound system was what was called an “all in one”. Radio, recording player, cassette: one device for the lot. The Marantz

2 expert reviews | 117 user reviews

The Pioneer excels in many areas, even if its sound falls short of class-leading

14 expert reviews | 15 user reviews

Sennheiser is well known for producing high-end audio solutions - we have even reviewed some of them The GSX 1000 amplifier is designed to not only boost your gaming volume and audio quality, but give you virtual 7.1 surround sound too.

5 expert reviews

NAD’s first attempt at the D 3020 won a What Hi-Fi? Award - and the V2 lives up to its predecessor’s hype

2 expert reviews

While the 7.2 channels AVR850 may lack some of the features of its competitors, it was designed to do one thing: deliver an uncompromising home theatre experience. In this regard, it is without a doubt a resounding success.

4 expert reviews

Best stereo amplifier up to £500, Awards 2013. A potential game changer. We hope other manufacturers take a brave-pill and produce amplifiers as innovative as this

13 expert reviews | 37 user reviews

1 out of 10? Your sums don't add up. Honestly, I'd love to know if you do even bother to cast a quick editorial eye over the stuff you put out, never mind actually proofread.

7 expert reviews | 12 user reviews

Nevertheless, the Vena is still an interesting proposition, not least because of the apparent shift by Quad to a more driven, potent sound. Whether this direction is taken with the company’s future products remains to be seen – but for now, Vena is a...

6 expert reviews | 31 user reviews

A multi-talented AV receiver that offers outstanding features and performance for the money, although multiroom fans should look elsewhere.

8 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

very good product and service

3 expert reviews | 37 user reviews