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Having released their 2021 series of AV receivers, Yamaha have kept a running theme of splitting their home cinema amps into two series. The entry-level RXV series and the improved ‘Aventag

We previously looked at how amplifiers work and why they are the first stop in your hi-fi system. Now we’ll have a quick look at some of the most popular sources you can connect up to get

Are you in the market for a TV sound upgrade? If so then today’s review will be of great interest. We’re looking at the new Denon AVR-X2700H with support for 3D sound. This audio visual re

Marantz are one of the most prestigious names in the hi-fi world thanks to a history of fantastic releases, which are well known for their musical sound. It’s always a joy to sit down with a Mar

Denon’s AVRX2600 is, right now, one of the best AV receives on the market. But what do you do if you want the same kind of performance but want to crank it up a notch? Fear not because wit

Some things are certain in life, death and taxes… and the inevitability that Denon will bring out a AVRX2 series every year. But don’t get me wrong this isn’t a bad thing as ev

While going to see a new film in the cinema is always an event, the best way to see it in recent years has been IMAX. With the biggest possible screens and the best surround sound experience, it

Onkyo produces a winning update with the TXNR696. There are some things in the AV world that just fill you with a warm, happy feeling and a great big AV receiver is certainly one of them. The re

Onkyo’s new TXRZ740 brings the thrill of the cinema home. You don’t have to spend the earth to get a quality sound these days and never has that been more evident than in the AV receiver m

Jon from our Cardiff store takes a close look at the multiple-award-winning STRDN1080 Atmos AV receiver from Sony. Click here to learn more about it or why not call or pop into your local store

Looking to experience Dolby Atmos on a budget? Then the Pioneer VSX934 may just be the AV receiver for you. With support for a 5.2.2 setup including height channels, Pioneer has looked to bring

Pioneer pulls out all the stops with the UDPLX800. Sometimes nothing but the best will do. If you’re in the market for a new universal disc player for your home cinema setup Pioneer is hoping it

Struggling to choose between the best of home cinema and the best stereo sound available? The new Yamaha RXA3080 may be the AV receiver for you. Packed with innovations to get the best of both w

We all want the best of everything, but for plenty of reasons we can’t always have all we want at once. Or at least that’s what we believed before the emergence of Yamaha’s Aventage line of AV r

When companies release a range of new products every year it would be easy to imagine that they’ve literally just put a bigger number on the front panel and not changed anything internally from