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Marantz SR5014 review

Marantz SR5014 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

Marantz’s home cinema amplifier is a powerful and smooth operator, but it’s not quite love at first sight.

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Yamaha RX-A1080 review

Yamaha RX-A1080 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

Though it loses out to some rivals, the RX-A1080’s bold, rich presentation makes for an engaging listen

Home cinema
Denon AVC-X6500H review

Denon AVC-X6500H review

By What Hi-Fi? published

Denon refuses to rest on its laurels when it comes to leading the market in surround sound amplifiers.

Home cinema

Denon AVC-X8500H review

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Can Denon's flagship AV amplifier justify its premium price tag?

Yamaha RX-V585 review

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Can Yamaha's latest AV receiver take the fight to Sony and Denon?

Home cinema

Onkyo TX-NR686 review

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This Onkyo is a nice-sounding amplifier, but plays things rather safe.

Denon AVR-X4400H review

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After a false start, this Denon proves every bit as able as its talented siblings.

Yamaha RX-A3070 review

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This Yamaha is a genuine contender...

Denon AVR-X6400H review

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This Denon delivers a captivating home cinema performance.

Hands on: Rotel RAP-1580 review

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It's been a long time coming, but we've finally got our hands on a new Rotel home cinema amplifier