AV Receiver - Amplifier - Preamp - Other Audio Components - Reviews
Product reviews and profiles of AV Receivers, Amplifiers, Preamps, CD players, CD recorders, and other audio components.
Yamaha RX-V3900 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
The Yamaha RX-V3900 is designed to be a complete centerpiece for your home theater system. With features such as extensive audio decoding options, HDMI upscaling and switching, iPod connectivity and control, XM Satellite and Internet radio, and also built-in Networking and Bluetooth capability, this receiver can perform any audio or video task required now, and in the forseeable future. For more details, check out my RX-V3900 product review.
The Yamaha RX-V3900 is designed to be a complete centerpiece for your home theater system. With features such as extensive audio decoding options, HDMI upscaling and switching, iPod connectivity and control, XM Satellite and Internet radio, and also built-in Networking and Bluetooth capability, this receiver can perform any audio or video task required now, and in the forseeable future. For more details, check out my RX-V3900 product review.
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver - Product Review
The Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver brings high-end audio and video performance, as well as flexibility, down to an extremely affordable price. This receiver delivers a strong, sustained, power output, and features Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio processing. This receiver also has 3 HDMI inputs, and up to 1080p video upscaling. Extra bonuses include iPOD connectivity via USB port, and both Sirius Satellite/XM Radio Compatibility. To find out more, check out my review.
The Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver brings high-end audio and video performance, as well as flexibility, down to an extremely affordable price. This receiver delivers a strong, sustained, power output, and features Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio processing. This receiver also has 3 HDMI inputs, and up to 1080p video upscaling. Extra bonuses include iPOD connectivity via USB port, and both Sirius Satellite/XM Radio Compatibility. To find out more, check out my review.
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7.1 channel home theater A/V Receiver Product preview Profile HDMI 1.3a surround sound dolby trueHD digital dts-HD master audio iPOD Sirius radio upscaling 1080i 1080p
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7.1 channel home theater A/V Receiver Product preview Profile HDMI 1.3a surround sound dolby trueHD digital dts-HD master audio iPOD Sirius radio upscaling 1080i 1080p
Onkyo TX-SR705 THX-Certified 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
The Onkyo TX-SR705 THX Certified Home Theater Receiver brings high-end audio and video performance, as well as flexibility, to a more affordable price range. With built-in HDMI switching, extensive surround sound processing options, Faroudja video processing, iPOD connectivity, XM and Sirius Satellite Radio Compatibility, and an excellent automatic speaker setup system, the Onkyo TX-SR705 is definitely worth a look and a listen. For additional details, check out my product profile.
The Onkyo TX-SR705 THX Certified Home Theater Receiver brings high-end audio and video performance, as well as flexibility, to a more affordable price range. With built-in HDMI switching, extensive surround sound processing options, Faroudja video processing, iPOD connectivity, XM and Sirius Satellite Radio Compatibility, and an excellent automatic speaker setup system, the Onkyo TX-SR705 is definitely worth a look and a listen. For additional details, check out my product profile.
Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH Receiver with HDMI, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Decoding
The Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH is one of the new-generation receivers that is ready for the future by incorporating onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD surround decoding. In addition, this receiver has extensive connection capabilities, power to spare, and very flexible audio and video operation. If you are looking for a reciever that integrates flexible audio and video connectivity, as well as great audio performance that will not become "obselete" in just a few years, then check out the VSX-91TXH.
The Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH is one of the new-generation receivers that is ready for the future by incorporating onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD surround decoding. In addition, this receiver has extensive connection capabilities, power to spare, and very flexible audio and video operation. If you are looking for a reciever that integrates flexible audio and video connectivity, as well as great audio performance that will not become "obselete" in just a few years, then check out the VSX-91TXH.
Onkyo TX-SR604 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver with HDMI - Product Preview
With plenty of power, extensive surround processing options, built-in HDMI switching, XM Satellite Radio Tuner, and iPOD dock compatibility, Onkyo's new TX-SR604 brings performance and flexibility down to a reasonsble price. For additional details, check out my product preview of the Onkyo TX-SR604 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
With plenty of power, extensive surround processing options, built-in HDMI switching, XM Satellite Radio Tuner, and iPOD dock compatibility, Onkyo's new TX-SR604 brings performance and flexibility down to a reasonsble price. For additional details, check out my product preview of the Onkyo TX-SR604 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
Yamaha RX-V861 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
With plenty of power, useful surround sound processing options, HDMI switching, video upscaling, built-in XM Satellite Radio Tuner, and iPOD connectivity and control, the Yamaha RX-V861 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver is a full featured home theater receiver that can hold its own in just about any home theater system. For additional details, check out my product profile of the Yamaha RX-V861 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver.
With plenty of power, useful surround sound processing options, HDMI switching, video upscaling, built-in XM Satellite Radio Tuner, and iPOD connectivity and control, the Yamaha RX-V861 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver is a full featured home theater receiver that can hold its own in just about any home theater system. For additional details, check out my product profile of the Yamaha RX-V861 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver.
Onkyo TX-SR304 5.1 Channel Entry-Level Home Theater Receiver
With adequate power output, useful surround sound processing options, and HD-component video switching, the Onkyo TX-SR304 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver delivers great performance, despite its modest price. For additional details, check out my review.
With adequate power output, useful surround sound processing options, and HD-component video switching, the Onkyo TX-SR304 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver delivers great performance, despite its modest price. For additional details, check out my review.
Onkyo TX-SR304 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver - Photo Profile
Onkyo TX-SR304 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver - Photo Profile
Onkyo TX-SR304 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver - Photo Profile
Yamaha HTR-5930 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver - Product Profile
With plenty of power, useful surround sound processing options, and built-in XM Satellite Radio Tuner, the Yamaha HTR-5930 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver delivers great performance, despite its modest price.
With plenty of power, useful surround sound processing options, and built-in XM Satellite Radio Tuner, the Yamaha HTR-5930 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver delivers great performance, despite its modest price.
Pioneer Elite VSX-82TXS 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver - Product Review
Home Theater receivers keep bringing new levels of performance in afforadble price ranges. Having had a chance to use the Pioneer Elite VSX-82TXS, I must say that it is an excellent value, with extensive connection capabilities, power to spare, and very flexible audio and video operation. For those wishing to own a receiver that integrates both audio and video functions, as well as performance very well, then check out the Pioneer Elite VSX-82TXS. For additional details, check out review.
Home Theater receivers keep bringing new levels of performance in afforadble price ranges. Having had a chance to use the Pioneer Elite VSX-82TXS, I must say that it is an excellent value, with extensive connection capabilities, power to spare, and very flexible audio and video operation. For those wishing to own a receiver that integrates both audio and video functions, as well as performance very well, then check out the Pioneer Elite VSX-82TXS. For additional details, check out review.
Onkyo TX-SR605 Home Theater Receiver with HDMI and both XM and Sirius Radio
The Onkyo TX-SR605 Home Theater Receiver brings both high-end audio and video performance and flexibility to a more affordable price. With built-in HDMI switching, Faroudja video processing, HD, XM, and Sirius Satellite Radio Compatibility, and iPOD connectivity, the Onkyo TX-SR605 is worth a look and a listen. For additional details, check out my product preview.
The Onkyo TX-SR605 Home Theater Receiver brings both high-end audio and video performance and flexibility to a more affordable price. With built-in HDMI switching, Faroudja video processing, HD, XM, and Sirius Satellite Radio Compatibility, and iPOD connectivity, the Onkyo TX-SR605 is worth a look and a listen. For additional details, check out my product preview.
Yamaha RX-V557 XM-Enabled 6.1 Channel Receiver - Review
AV receivers in the $300-$500 price range now provide performance and flexibility that was once reserved for higher-priced units. Using the Yamaha RX-V557, I found it to be an excellent value, with the added bonus of XM Satellite Radio capability. For those wishing to get into home theater with a good performing entry-level AV receiver that is priced reasonably, the RX-V557 deserves consideration.
AV receivers in the $300-$500 price range now provide performance and flexibility that was once reserved for higher-priced units. Using the Yamaha RX-V557, I found it to be an excellent value, with the added bonus of XM Satellite Radio capability. For those wishing to get into home theater with a good performing entry-level AV receiver that is priced reasonably, the RX-V557 deserves consideration.
Yamaha RX-V1500 7.1 Channel THX Select Receiver - Full Review
AV receivers in the $500 - $1,000 price range provide performance and flexibility that was once reserved for much high-priced units. Having had a chance to use the Yamaha RX-V1500, I must say that it is an excellent value, with extensive connection capabilities and power to spare. If you are upgrading your home theater AV capabilities, definitely consider the RX-V1500 as a possible choice.
AV receivers in the $500 - $1,000 price range provide performance and flexibility that was once reserved for much high-priced units. Having had a chance to use the Yamaha RX-V1500, I must say that it is an excellent value, with extensive connection capabilities and power to spare. If you are upgrading your home theater AV capabilities, definitely consider the RX-V1500 as a possible choice.
Yamaha RX-V1500 7.1 Channel THX Select Receiver - Short Review
AV receivers in the $500 - $1,000 price range now provide performance and flexibility that was once reserved for much high-priced units. Having had a chance to use the Yamaha RX-V1500, I found it an excellent value, with extensive connection capabilities and power to spare. If are upgrading your home theater AV capabilities, definitely consider the RX-V1500 as a possible choice.
AV receivers in the $500 - $1,000 price range now provide performance and flexibility that was once reserved for much high-priced units. Having had a chance to use the Yamaha RX-V1500, I found it an excellent value, with extensive connection capabilities and power to spare. If are upgrading your home theater AV capabilities, definitely consider the RX-V1500 as a possible choice.
SONY TC-KE500S Audio Cassette Deck - Product Review
Is the era of the audio cassette finished with the advent of the CD burner? Believe it or not, there are still some good performing audio cassette decks. The Sony TC-KE500S is one of those decks. For more info, check out the above product review.
Is the era of the audio cassette finished with the advent of the CD burner? Believe it or not, there are still some good performing audio cassette decks. The Sony TC-KE500S is one of those decks. For more info, check out the above product review.
Pioneer PDR-609 CD Recorder - Product Review
Do you have a vinyl record collection that you never seem to have enough time to listen to? If so, why not make CD copies and take your collection anywhere you go. The Pioneer PDR-609 CD Recorder can do the job.
Do you have a vinyl record collection that you never seem to have enough time to listen to? If so, why not make CD copies and take your collection anywhere you go. The Pioneer PDR-609 CD Recorder can do the job.
Outlaw Model 950 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor
If you are a home theater enthusiast that prefers a separate preamp/power amplifier setup, rather than an all-inclusive AV receiver, then you have to check out the Outlaw Audio Model 950 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor. For more details, check out my review.
If you are a home theater enthusiast that prefers a separate preamp/power amplifier setup, rather than an all-inclusive AV receiver, then you have to check out the Outlaw Audio Model 950 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor. For more details, check out my review.
Butler Audio Model 5150 5-channel Power Amplifier
If you are looking for an audiophile quality multi-channel power amplifer, check out the Butler Audio Model 5150 vacuum tube/hybrid power amplifier.
If you are looking for an audiophile quality multi-channel power amplifer, check out the Butler Audio Model 5150 vacuum tube/hybrid power amplifier.
Home Theater Review - Yamaha RX-V640 AV Receiver
New AV receivers are hitting the market almost as fast as new PCs. Even for us "pros" it is hard to keep up with the latest. However, having had a chance to use the Yamaha RX-V640, I must say that it is an excellent value for those getting started.
New AV receivers are hitting the market almost as fast as new PCs. Even for us "pros" it is hard to keep up with the latest. However, having had a chance to use the Yamaha RX-V640, I must say that it is an excellent value for those getting started.
Home Theater Review - Marantz SR7300ose AV Receiver
Today's AV receivers pack in a lot of features and functionality, and, at a very reasonable price. The Marantz SR-7300ose is one such receiver that includes all the functionality you would expect, but adds a few features not seen in most receivers in its price range.
Today's AV receivers pack in a lot of features and functionality, and, at a very reasonable price. The Marantz SR-7300ose is one such receiver that includes all the functionality you would expect, but adds a few features not seen in most receivers in its price range.
Home Theater Review - Outlaw Model 950 7.1 Channel Preamp
If you are one that prefers a separate preamp/power amplifier setup, rather than an all-inclusive AV receiver, then you have to check out the Outlaw Audio Model 950 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor.
If you are one that prefers a separate preamp/power amplifier setup, rather than an all-inclusive AV receiver, then you have to check out the Outlaw Audio Model 950 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor.
Home Theater Review - Butler Audio 5150 5-Channel Power Amp
If you are looking for an audiophile quality multi-channel power amplifer, consider the innnovative Butler Audio Model 5150 5-channel vacuum tube/hybrid power amplifier.
If you are looking for an audiophile quality multi-channel power amplifer, consider the innnovative Butler Audio Model 5150 5-channel vacuum tube/hybrid power amplifier.
Home Theater Review - Yamaha HTR-5490 AV Receiver
This is my top choice for the best moderately-priced AV receiver for 2001/2002. If you have need for a moderately-priced replacement for your old Pro-Logic Receiver, consider the HTR-5490 (or its twin RX-V1200).
This is my top choice for the best moderately-priced AV receiver for 2001/2002. If you have need for a moderately-priced replacement for your old Pro-Logic Receiver, consider the HTR-5490 (or its twin RX-V1200).
Product Review: Pioneer PDR-609 CD Recorder
Do you have a vinyl record collection that you never seem to have enough time to listen to? If so, why not make CD copies and take your collection anywhere you go. The Pioneer PDR-609 CD Recorder is just the ticket.
Do you have a vinyl record collection that you never seem to have enough time to listen to? If so, why not make CD copies and take your collection anywhere you go. The Pioneer PDR-609 CD Recorder is just the ticket.
Product Review: Sony TC-KE500S Audio Cassette Deck
Is the era of the audio cassette finished with the advent of the CD burner? Believe it or not, there are still some good performing audio cassette decks. The Sony TC-KE500S is one of those decks.
Is the era of the audio cassette finished with the advent of the CD burner? Believe it or not, there are still some good performing audio cassette decks. The Sony TC-KE500S is one of those decks.