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Yamaha RX-V1400 A/V Receiver Reviewed
Our reviewer was impressed by the RX-V1400 and described it as a "versatile, multi-purpose, value-priced receiver." The sound is "refined...warm and full," although some listeners may want a bit more power. The Dolby Digital and DTS decoding modes sounded accurate and realistic with a terrific bass presence." Read More
NAD T763 A/V Surround Sound Receiver Reviewed
The T763uses the EARS circuit, a digital signal processor which uses NAD surround processing to "reproduce a two-channel recording with natural ambient acoustic sound." The set up was simple and straightforward and this model has "plenty of features and advanced technology that set NAD apart" from the competition Read More
Yamaha RX-V1500 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver Reviewed
The setup of the RX-V1500 is very easy and does "much of the thinking for you and lets you focus...on enjoying your system." Our reviewer concluded, "If you're in the market for a top-notch A/V receiver and you like the idea of calibrating your system to sound the best that it can, the RX-V1500 warrants serious consideration." Read More
Yamaha RX-V457 Receiver Reviewed
The RX-V457 is an "entry level, all-purpose receiver that will thrill most and satisfy the rest." Sound-wise, the two-channel reproduction was "crisp and real," while the "Roxy Theater" setting "brought back the room and I could almost smell the smoke and alcohol." Read More
Denon AVR-2803 A/V Receiver Reviewed
This model offers an eight-channel analog input for SACD/DVD-Audio sources. While listening to music on the AV-2803 was "pleasing," listening to films was superb. Our reviewer noted that "Surround effects sprang to life and the soundstage was extremely engaging" Read More
Sherwood Newcastle R-903 A/V Receiver and Newcastle V-903 DVD Player Reviewed
Our reviewer found music played on the R-903 to be "very warm and spacious. Vocals were clean and powerful with stringed instruments sounding lively." The design was attractive and slim and the setup procedures were user friendly "even for novices." Read More
NAD T752 A/V Receiver Reviewed
This surround sound unit features PowerDrive amplifier technology which "automatically adjusts the power supply settings of the amplifier to the exact needs of each loudspeaker." DVD soundtracks sounded excellent and had a "sense of space and power...The bass was very clear and resolute and the surround sound steering was very exciting and punchy." Read More
Yamaha RX-V730 AV Receiver Reviewed
The RX-V730 has an impressive list of decoding options including Dolby Digital EX and ProLogic II & DTS-ES compatibility. It features the Quad-Field Cinema Digital Surround Processor which our reviewer found "impressive." It's affordable which makes it "perfect for a casual user or first-time buyer." Read More
Rotel RSX-1055 AV Receiver Reviewed
Our reviewer found the RSX-1055 to be "one elegant and downright sexy 45-pound package." It features Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES decoding for 6.1 and 7.1 soundtracks. Setup was easy. When listening to CDs, "the occasional ambient effect really added to the surround effects" Read More
Harman Kardon AVR 325 AV Receiver Reviewed
"Anyone looking for a polished, easy-to-use and great sounding receiver, the AVR 325 is easily near the top of a short list." The sound on a DVD was "a feast for the senses and it was hard to imagine better sound from that many speakers at this price." Music produced "a warm open sound stage" and the sound shines Read More
