Receivers & Amplifiers

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

14 expert reviews | 15 user reviews

When all is said and done, our first impression of the STR-DN860 remains a lasting one. We knew its undeniable talents would cause problems for its rivals and this test proves exactly that. All this just goes to show that having the latest mods and...

3 expert reviews | 101 user reviews

Marantz is beefing up their lineup with the release of two new flagship products, the AV8801 11.2ch preamp and MM8077 7ch amp.

14 expert reviews | 10 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

Steven Stone says that the updated PS Audio Sprout100 isn't merely better than the original; it's a great little overachiever with the right inputs and outputs to put together a first-rate desktop or room-based audio system.

2 expert reviews

In a crowded market, this Fiio stands out - despite its over-firm grip on your music, the Q5 is worth an audition

2 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

Had this a while now and it's never let me down. Paired with two little Q-Acoustics, a wireless Wx-030 and an old Yamaha powered sub it's like a disco in here some nights! MusicCast is under-rated and this hardware is built like a tank.

3 expert reviews | 235 user 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

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

Yet another strong contender from Yamaha, the RX-V681 combines a bevy of gotta-have features with seriously potent sound quality.

3 expert reviews | 67 user reviews

very good product and service

3 expert reviews | 37 user reviews

Lack of Atmos is more than eclipsed by excellent sound quality, making the Sony STR-DN1070 one of the best receivers at this price.

6 expert reviews | 21 user reviews

The Pioneer VSX-831's plethora of features, excellent ease-of-use and fine sound quality make it one of the better AV receivers for the money.

3 expert reviews | 41 user reviews

The Creative Sound Blaster X7’s spec sheet promises much, but it doesn’t really deliver sonically. Our money would go elsewhere unless we could get one with a very hefty discount. MORE: Best DACs 2015

18 expert reviews | 11 user reviews

What the Denon AVR-X2000 offers over the AVR-X1000 is future-proofing. Its support for 4K and 7.1 audio should see it happily battle through your next few home cinema upgrades.

16 expert reviews | 277 user reviews

TX-SR444 7.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER

5 expert reviews | 107 user reviews

A superb budget amp, Yamaha’s entry-level receiver is a great way to delve into home cinema

7 expert reviews | 181 user reviews

Denon DL-103 is one of the best buys in the price range. It plays everything, and does it excellently with a large, open, and transparent sound image. Good dynamic control and fast transient response make it a small firework on the turntable. A good...

4 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

Product of the Year, Awards 2014. A seriously good amp that balances muscle and subtlety with stacks of features at a great price.

10 expert reviews | 43 user reviews

Product of the Year, Awards 2013. Depth of detail, exciting and ample connectivity – this is a superstar in the making

16 expert reviews | 203 user reviews

Dolby Atmos lifts the THX-specified Onkyo TX-NR838 receiver to the next level

9 expert reviews | 47 user reviews

NAD M12 gathers all the signal sources you can think of. And if that is not sufficient, it can grow with the tasks.

3 expert reviews

First time around, it’ll take you a little while to get going. Plug and play the Line 6 POD Studio UX2 certainly isn’t. But, if you’re a musician keen to use your PC for guitar, bass and vocal recording, the UX2 makes a great choice for the price.

86 expert reviews | 1121 user reviews