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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, 5 bands, Remote control, 17.1 in x 14.8 in x 6.9 in, 24.9 lbs

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: With six HDMI inputs, an intuitive graphical user interface, and excellent audio and video quality, the Sony STR-DA5300ES raises the bar on what to expect from a high-end AV receiver.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Denon AVR-3808CI AV receiver is absolutely packed with functionality and sounds great, but you'll need to be an AV geek to unlock all its potential.

Specs: AV network receiver, Surround Sound, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Digital graphic - 9 bands, AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, Network audio player - MP3, WMA, Universal remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 16.5 in x 6.7 in, 39.2 lbs

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 770 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Remote control (Infrared), 16.9 in x 13.9 in x 6.2 in, 23.4 lbs

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While the ZvBox succeeds in delivering any Web- or PC-based videos to your TV, the system's convoluted setup and laggy control scheme make it hard to recommend--especially at this price.

Specs: 11.4 in x 4 in x 1.4 in, 1.2 lbs

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Philips NP1100/37 lacks the bells and whistles of some other network digital audio players, but it should satisfy those looking for basic streaming on a budget.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, PCM, WMA, Remote control, 7.7 in x 1.5 in x 4.1 in, 15.5 oz

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 770 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Remote control (Infrared), 16.9 in x 12.2 in x 6.2 in, 17.6 lbs

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Turntable, 14.2 in x 14.1 in x 3.8 in, 7.5 lbs

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 14.9 in x 6.7 in, 25.4 lbs

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH AV receiver delivers excellent audio quality and a host of cutting-edge features, but competing models offer even better values at this price point.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 770 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, THX Select 2, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Digital - 9 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 16.5 in x 18.3 in x 6.8 in, 33.7 lbs

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 770 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, THX Select 2, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Digital - 9 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 16.5 in x 18.3 in x 7.4 in, 33.1 lbs

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 700 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, THX Select 2, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, THX Surround EX decoder, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 700 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Digital graphic - 9 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 16.5 in x 6.7 in, 27.8 lbs

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Specs: Home theater system, Surround Sound, 1200 Watt, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: A few minor flaws notwithstanding, the Grace Wireless Internet Radio is a great Wi-Fi radio at a relatively affordable price.

Specs: Network audio player / clock radio, 4.5 Watt, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, Black, 9.8 in x 5.1 in x 5.3 in, 4.4 lbs

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha RX-V661 is a solid, budget AV receiver with HD switching, but it's a tough sell when competing models with next-generation HDMI 1.3 features are available for just a few dollars more.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 630 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 15.5 in x 6.7 in, 25.6 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Delphi SkyFi3 XM receiver/recorder is a flexible solution for home, car, and on the go for those who don't want to spend big bucks.

Specs: XM radio tuner / digital player, Stereo, 4.1 oz, LCD

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Denon AVR-2807's keen balance of superb sound, gotta-have HDMI features, and an affordable price put it in the sweet spot in the company's line.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 770 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control, Black, 17.1 in x 16.9 in x 6.7 in, 29.8 lbs

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Squeezebox is an excellent choice for anyone who's serious about streaming digital audio, although buyers should also consider the newer Squeezebox Duet.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, Remote control (Infrared), 7.6 in x 3.1 in x 3.7 in

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Digital graphic - 9 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 16.5 in x 6.7 in, 28.2 lbs

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony XDR-S3HD lowers the price for HD Radio without compromising on quality.

Specs: HD / AM / FM clock radio, Remote control (Infrared), Cherrywood

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 910, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Universal remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 17.3 in x 6.7 in, 37.5 lbs

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