A/V receiver Reviews

NEC AVR-1000
A/V receiver

The NEC AVR-1000 surround-sound receiver is the first stereo receiver to carry the NEC brand name. It is also one of the most versatile audio/video (a/v) receivers we have seen to date,...
Onkyo Integra TX-SV919THX
A/V receiver

A member of Onkyo’s premium Integra series and the company’s finest audio/video receiver, the TX-SV919THX is also the first receiver certified as meeting Lucasfilm’s strict THX...
Onkyo TX-DS939
A/V receiver

Besides being the most expensive A/V receiver we have ever tested, the Onkyo TX-DS939 is also probably the best equipped receiver for delivering the full home-theater potential of sur-round-sound...
Onkyo TX-RV47
A/V receiver

Onkyo’s TX-RV47 combines a highly versatile audio and video control center with an amplifier rated to deliver 55 watts per channel continuous output into 8-ohm loads from 20 to 20,000...
Onkyo TX-SV7M
A/V receiver

The Onkyo TX-SV7M includes a video tuner instead of just switching circuits for video sources. Along with the am and fm bands, the digital-synthesis tuner section receives the audio...
Pioneer SX-V90
A/V receiver

Pioneer’s SX-V90 receiver is a nearly complete control center for a home audio/ video entertainment system. It is basically a conventional, full-featured AM/FM stereo receiver (though...
Pioneer VSX-D1S
A/V receiver

The VSX-D1S is Pioneer’s most powerful audio/video receiver. It contains a versatile AM/FM tuner and a preamplifier with Dolby Pro Logic decoding as well as digital signal-processing...
Sansui RZ-9500AV
A/V receiver

The Sansui RZ-9500AV is a versatile, powerful, yet affordably priced audio/video (A/V) receiver. Its main (stereo) power amplifier is conservatively rated at 100 watts per channel into...
Sansui S-X1130
A/V receiver

Sansui’S S-X1130 is possibly the most versatile receiver currently available for the audio/video enthusiast. The moderately large and heavy component contains a stereo/mono FM tuner,...
Sherwood S-2770RCP
A/V receiver

The Sherwood S-2770RCP is a highly versatile am/fm stereo receiver with a wireless remote control. Described as an “audio/video” receiver by its manufacturer, it includes switching...
Sony STR-G1ES
A/V receiver

Recently we have seen a trend toward integration of audio components and computers, especially in complex products such as audio/video (A/V) receivers and signal-processing accessories...
Technics SA-GX505
A/V receiver

The Technics SA-GX505 is a compact, powerful stereo receiver that provides switching control and connections for two VCR’s and a video monitor in addition to audio control capabilities...