Best home cinema amplifiers 2022

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Best home cinema amplifier under £1000

Denon AVR-X2800H

Denon AVR-X2800H

Same old look but with a spacious new sound

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Best home cinema amplifier £1000-£2000

Denon AVC-X3800H

Denon AVC-X3800H

This Denon AVR is a force to be reckoned with

Best home cinema amplifier over £2000

JBL Synthesis SDR-35 review

JBL Synthesis SDR-35

JBL’s classy SDR-35 is a clear cut above the AVR norm

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