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By What Hi-Fi? published 12 October 13

Best home cinema amplifier £700-£1500, Awards 2013. Stunning levels of subtlety make this a truly impressive AV receiver. We can’t get enough of it

By What Hi-Fi? published 10 October 13

Best home cinema amplifier £1500+, Awards 2013. If you want big and powerful dynamics, then this high-end AV receiver will fill up your home cinema

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 August 13

Subtler rivals might outclass it, but this lovely-looking receiver delivers a powerhouse performance with music and movies

By What Hi-Fi? published 17 July 13

The VSX-923 might need a more oomph and detail, but its composure is admirable at this price

By What Hi-Fi? published 28 June 13

The dynamic, full-bodied sound needs a couple of tweaks to make the RX-V675 reach its potential – but it’s worth it

By What Hi-Fi? published 5 June 13

Product of the Year, Awards 2013. Depth of detail, exciting and ample connectivity – this is a superstar in the making

By What Hi-Fi? published 17 May 13

Good but not great – and that’s not quite enough at this hugely competitive price for AV receivers

By What Hi-Fi? published 19 March 13

Delivering excitement, detail and precision, the Yamaha RX-A1020 is a brilliantly capable all-rounder

By What Hi-Fi? published 25 February 13

An enjoyable, easy-going sound, pipped only in terms of absolute excitement

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 February 13

A solid performance but lacks the subtlety to cut it as a complete all-rounder