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Onkyo TX-NR609 review

The Onkyo TX-NR609 is an exciting, well-connected, 3D-compatible AV receiver that bristles with features, including Internet radio and support for Spotify Premium. It's something of a belter. Read more

£500

14 July 2011 by Steve May

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Onkyo TX-SR607 review

Home-cinema enthusiasts should be well pleased with the easy-to-use and funky-looking TX-SR607. It's a truly smashing AV receiver that offers plenty of useful features at a reasonable price. Most importantly, it offers fantastic sound quality, producing bass that'll make your teeth chatter Read more

£400

5 May 2009 by Ian Morris

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Pioneer SC-LX85 hands-on

With Apple AirPlay and advanced network audio support, Pioneer's SC-LX85 is a cutting-edge AV receiver. Stare at it long enough and you'll see the future of home cinema. Read more

5 September 2011 by Steve May

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Cambridge Audio Azur 540R (Version 3) review

The third version of Cambridge Audio's Azur 540R receiver is ideal for an entry-level buyer who is more concerned with finding better performance than the latest features. Sound quality is powerful and immediately engaging, giving film soundtracks the impact they deserve Read more

£350

27 March 2008 by Richard Arrowsmith

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Yamaha RX-V471 review

The Yamaha RX-V471 is a well-appointed, highly musical AV receiver that punches above its budget price tag. It's well built, sounds great, and even throws in USB playback. After a couple of years out of sync, Yamaha is back in the groove. Read more

£300

16 August 2011 by Steve May

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Denon AVR-3808 review

If high definition is the next stop in your system, then Denon's AVR-3808 receiver has all the future-proof features you need and more. It's one of the most flexibly fitted AV receivers we've seen with high-end features including streaming digital music, and integrated video processing Read more

£1,300

8 January 2008 by Richard Arrowsmith

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Onkyo TX-SR605 review

Onkyo's TX-SR605 AV receiver supports an incredibly advanced specification with outstanding performance, and it's an absolute steal, price-wise. Sound is beautifully composed and natural, using excellent integration and the seamless steering of ambient effects for a superb listening experience Read more

£400

27 March 2008 by Richard Arrowsmith

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Best AV receivers under £500

AV receivers are the central hub of any home theatre system. They provide the brains to process surround-sound signals and the brawn to amplify them through the speakers. Here are four of the finest AV receivers that can be found for less than £500 Read more

28 March 2008 by Richard Arrowsmith

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Onkyo TX-SR576 review

The Onkyo TX-SR576 aims to provide epic movie sound at a reasonable price: it's a 7.1-channel surround-sound decoder and amplifier, with support for Dolby Digital and DTS decoding. It offers loads of features for people who want involving surround sound in their lives Read more

£196

15 August 2008 by Ian Morris

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Onkyo TX-NR5007 review

The 9.2-channel TX-NR5007 is our favourite AV receiver so far. It's immensely powerful, so it's ideally suited to people with a dedicated -- and large -- home-cinema room. If you have a smaller room, it will still prove wonderful, but you won't be able to turn the volume up high without demolishing your walls Read more

£2,000

5 July 2010 by Ian Morris