At RHT we hold Denon receivers in high regards. Across the line, we find Denon units to be consistent performers who effectively embrace leading edge features. Coupled with best-in-class setup assistant software, Denon units are easy to recommend. The AVR-X6300H is Denon’s newest high-end receiver … [Read more...] about Denon AVR-X6300H Review
Receivers
Denon AVR-X2200W Review
Every well known receiver company has an offering around $800. I’ve always found this to be a sweet spot for a receiver–you gain a more refined piece than entry level, but at a point that doesn’t sting as much as flagship models. As we have written before, receivers in this range sound quite … [Read more...] about Denon AVR-X2200W Review
Denon AVR-S710W Review
Trying to pick a future-proof receiver in 2014 was a challenge. You had to pick between full bandwidth HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 copy protection, and DTS:X didn’t even exist yet. No matter what option you picked, you knew that in the next year or two you might need to replace it if you got a new TV. By … [Read more...] about Denon AVR-S710W Review
Pioneer SC-85 Receiver Review
Over a year ago I reviewed the Yamaha CX-A5000 preamp which was one of the first to use the ESS SABRE 9016 DAC in a multi-channel product. The sound quality from this was well ahead of other preamps I had used but it is expensive at $2,500. Now Pioneer has used those same ESS DACs in their $1,600 … [Read more...] about Pioneer SC-85 Receiver Review
Yamaha RX-A1040 Receiver Review
For a few years, I've given Yamaha a bad rap. After a pair of reviews that didn't live up to what I expected, I decided that I wasn't going to review much from them. That all changed when I reviewed their CX-A5000 processor and found it to be wonderful. Then they impressed me with amazing virtual … [Read more...] about Yamaha RX-A1040 Receiver Review