With its formidable spec this Denon is well worth a look – but it can't quite match the standards of the class-leaders
The '3310 makes a fine purchase, but it's not quite good enough to trouble the class leaders
We've met Rotel's multichannel amplifiers before, but can the '1560 garner as much praise as the '1550 before it?
The Pioneer SC-LX71 multichannel receiver may look identical to its bigger brother, the Award-winning SC-LX81, but it's £200 less
There might be a few holes in the spec sheet, but this mighty Rotel certainly knows how to impress with DVD and Blu-ray soundtracks
The Yamaha RX-V3900 should be top of your list If you want a rich, full-bodied sound
Not the best in class, but a very solid receiver in many ways, and a great choice for movie action fans
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If you want a powerful but refined multichannel receiver to go with Pioneer's new BDP-LX71A Blu-ray player, the SC-LX81 is a superb choice
Power and panache, rest assured the SR8002 is as well equipped as most people will ever need
The Pioneer SC-LX82 picks up a huge amount of detail, making it one of the most capable amplifiers on the market