Anthem’s AVM 90 has been a long time coming, but it heralds the completion of the Canadian manufacturer’s upgraded AV lineup. And while first announced in October 2020, the delayed arrival of this top-of-the-range processor hasn’t seemed to harm it. Rather, it means Anthem has been able to offer HDMI 2.1 compatibility out of the … Read more
Denon AVR-X1700H Review – Denon’s entry-level X Series AV receiver is also its most advanced in terms of HDMI connectivity. Go figure, says John Archer Thanks to problems with first-generation HDMI 2.1 ports, the last year was unusually tumultuous for the AV receiver and amplifier world. The late arrival of Denon’s AVR-X1700H (sold in the … Read more
Steve Withers installs a lot of speakers to assess this AV processor’s promise of full sonic immersion PRODUCT 15.2-channel Dolby Atmos AV processor with ARC Genesis EQ POSITION Below Anthem’s 15.4-channel AVM 90 WEBSITE www.anthemav.com PEERS Marantz AV8805A;Arcam AV40;JBL Synthesis SDP-55 First announced in October 2020, the arrival of Anthem’s new home cinema range in … Read more
Many AV receivers can now decode more channels than their onboard power amps can actually handle. Ed Selley auditions a stereo power pusher that’s ready to help out. SOMETIMES A THROWAWAY line in an equipment review belies the complexity of actually achieving something in reality. A significant number of AV receivers we’ve looked at over … Read more
For those want to go even
bigger with their Atmos/
DTS:X system, this flagship
provides 13 channels of
power. Setup can be
complex, and there’s no FM
tuner, but otherwise this is
first-class.
A cracking mid-range option
from Marantz. Nine-channel,
but able to process to 11 with
an external amp, this sounds
both muscular and musical,
and is class-leading when it
comes to connectivity.
Denon’s fi rst AV amplifier to support 8K and 4K/120fps isn’t
just playing games. This nine-channel model sounds powerful
and entertaining, and drips with feature tricks (including IMAX
Enhanced, HEOS and Bluetooth headphone support).
Denon’s entry-level X-series AV receiver is indisputably brilliant, says a smitten Steve May. Read our DENON AVR-X2700H Review. ‘It’s called driving, Marcus!’ proclaims Will Smith during the opening road race sequence of Bad Boys for Life. You could also call it a perfect demonstration of this Denon receiver’s ability to lift and separate high and low. After only … Read more
TO DESCRIBE TRINNOV’S Altitude16 as a 16-channel AV processor that supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro and Auro-3D is a bit like saying the Palace of Versailles is a building. While both statements are technically accurate, they hardly do either justice. Read our Trinnov altitude 16 Review. TIME ON TEST: Six months REVIEWER: Steve Withers ContentsAv … Read more
State-of-the-art Purifi
Eigentakt Class D
amplification combined
with purposeful construction
make this flagship 7-channel
power amp one to shortlist
for a high-spec theatre.
Richard Stevenson enjoys the gung-ho attitude of Denon’s 11-channel AV amp. Read our Denon AVC-X6700H Review. [wpsm_toplist] Denon’s X-Series AV receiver lineup tops out this year with the AVC-X6700H. It’s not the brand’s flagship: the AVC-X8500H remains in the range for its audiophile-buffed internals and 13-channel power plant, while the AVC-A110 is a special edition … Read more
Touchscreen display/control,
Dirac EQ and Class D power
are the headline features of
this innovative nine-channel
AVR. Purposeful sound, but
HDMI spec is limited to only
one v2.0 output (and no 2.1
support).