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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Onkyo TX-NR616 is a tremendous AV receiver value, with eight HDMI inputs and a very low street price, although Onkyo's step-down models may be an even better buy. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 100 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, Bi-Amplifying, Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), Audyssey DSX, Audyssey 2EQ, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, DLNA technology, Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony STR-DN1030 is the only midrange AV receiver with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, making it one of best receiver values this year. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 145 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s), Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, DLNA technology, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Digital Cinema Auto Calibration technology, BRAVIA Sync Capable, Android smartphone compatible, iPhone compatible, Bi-Amplifying, AirPlay built-in

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Onyko TX-NR414 offers the best AV receiver value for those with a tight budget, although the step-up TX-NR515 model is worth the extra cash if you can afford it. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 80 Watt -, 6 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.7 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), Compressed music enhancer, iPod and iPhone compatible, Upgradeable firmware, Source direct, Dual-zone capability, On-screen display

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Denon AVR-1913 has a solid set of features and excellent sound quality, but competing AV receivers offer better value. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 90 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s), 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s), Ethernet, Audyssey MultEQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Deep Color and x.v.Color Support, DLNA 1.5 certified, Graphical User Interface (GUI), iPod and iPhone compatible, AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony has announced two new AV receivers, both with extensive wireless features, and the step-up model sports a new, high-definition user interface. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 150 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding, Stand by pass-through of audio and video, BRAVIA Sync Capable, 24p True Cinema Mode, Smartphone Remote Control App (iOS/Android), AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Yamaha's RX-V475 is a great-sounding 5.1 receiver and a good value, although competitors offer better features and design. Read review

Specs: Network AV receiver, 115 Watt -, 80 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 1 channel(s) (Surround), 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, iPod and iPhone compatible, iPad compatible, 3D ready technology, DLNA 1.5 certified, Silent Cinema, Compressed music enhancer, YPAO automatic system calibration, AirPlay built-in

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 80 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s), 6 Ohm - THD0.1 % - 7 channel(s), Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, Ethernet, Bi-Amplifying, Audyssey 2EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), Compressed music enhancer, DLNA 1.5 certified, Dual-zone capability, iPod and iPhone compatible

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Onkyo's rightfully known as the king of AV receiver value and its new 2013 line looks worthy of that reputation, with tons of HDMI connectivity and built-in wireless functionality. Read review

Specs: Network AV receiver, 115 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 95 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth, Built-in Wi-Fi, Audyssey MultEQ, Smartphone Remote Control App, Apple Lossless, LPCM, NAS, FLAC, InstaPrevue technology, DLNA technology

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Denon AVR-1912 gets our Editors' Choice Award in the midrange AV receiver category, with built-in AirPlay, outstanding sound quality, and six HDMI inputs. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 90 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey MultEQ Auto Calibration, Audyssey MultEQ, Dual-zone capability, iPad compatible, iPod and iPhone compatible, DLNA technology, AirPlay compatible

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Marantz's NR-series receivers are nearly half as tall as competitors, plus the new NR1603 has six HDMI inputs and built-in AirPlay. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 50 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), 6 Ohm - THD10 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Audyssey MultEQ, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, M-DAX processing, Deep Color and x.v.Color Support, On-screen display, Automatic Lip Sync

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony has announced two new AV receivers, both with extensive wireless features, and the step-up model sports a new, high-definition user interface. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 165 Watt -, Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), Graphical User Interface (GUI), BRAVIA Sync Capable, Smartphone Remote Control App (iOS/Android), Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding, Stand by pass-through of audio and video, iPod and iPhone compatible, 24p True Cinema Mode, AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer VSX-1022-K's combination of six HDMI inputs and AirPlay looks good from afar, but this AV receiver is only worth considering if you can find it heavily discounted. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 80 Watt -, Ethernet, Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Wi-Fi, On-screen display, Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC), Advanced sound retriever technology, iPod and iPhone compatible, iPad compatible, HTC Connect, DLNA 1.5 certified, iTunes Album Art, iTunes Movie / TV / Video Playback, AirPlay built-in

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 90 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s), 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), Ethernet, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO), Silent Cinema, DLNA 1.5 certified, iPod and iPhone compatible, iPad compatible, Android smartphone compatible, AirPlay built-in

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Denon announced its 2013 line of AV receiver, focusing on improving ease-of-use with new push-in speaker jacks and a guided setup assistant. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, 75 Watt -, Graphical User Interface (GUI)

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 80 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 5 channel(s), 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 5 channel(s), Ethernet, Audyssey MultEQ XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Cinema EQ, DLNA 1.5 certified, Graphical User Interface (GUI), iPod and iPhone compatible, AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha RX-V573 is a serviceable 7.1 AV receiver, but with only four HDMI inputs, competing models offer a better value. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 80 Watt -, THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround), Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, Ethernet, Bi-Amplifying, Compressed music enhancer, Dual-zone capability, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO), Cinema DSP digital, Silent Cinema, x.v.Color technology, Deep color, DLNA 1.5 certified, AirPlay built-in

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Marantz has introduced two new slimline AV receivers, while keeping last year's $400 NR1403 in the line. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 50 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 5 channel(s), 60 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 5 channel(s), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Ethernet, Audyssey MultEQ, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Smartphone Remote Control App (iOS/Android), USB direct input, Upgradeable firmware, iPod and iPhone compatible, AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Denon's AVR-E400 embodies some progress in simplifying the arduous AV receiver setup process, but it lacks convenient wireless features you'd expect at this price. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 90 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, Audyssey MultEQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Graphical User Interface (GUI), AirPlay built-in

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Yamaha announced five new AV receiver for 2013, adding an MHL-compatible input as well as faster HDMI switching. Read review

Specs: Network AV receiver, 105 Watt -, 90 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s), 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 7 channel(s), 8 Ohm - THD10 % - 7 channel(s), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), DLNA 1.5 certified, YPAO automatic system calibration, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Compressed music enhancer, Cinema DSP Digital, Silent Cinema, 3D ready technology, iPad compatible, iPod and iPhone compatible, AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha RX-V473 is a serviceable 5.1 AV receiver, but given that it has only four HDMI inputs, competing models offer a better value. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 80 Watt -, THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO), x.v.Color technology, Deep color, Compressed music enhancer, DLNA 1.5 certified, iPod and iPhone compatible, AirPlay built-in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Yamaha announced five new AV receiver for 2013, adding an MHL-compatible input as well as faster HDMI switching. Read review

Specs: Network AV receiver, 110 Watt -, 95 Watt -, Wi-Fi ready, adapter included, Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), 3D ready technology, Cinema DSP digital, Android Audio Playback via USB, DLNA 1.5 certified, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Silent Cinema, Compressed music enhancer, Dialog enhancement, YPAO automatic system calibration, AirPlay built-in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 80 Watt -, Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Advanced sound retriever, DLNA technology, On-screen display, Auto level control, Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC), HTC Connect, Upgradeable firmware, iPad compatible, iPod and iPhone compatible, iTunes Album Art, iTunes Movie / TV / Video Playback, AirPlay built-in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Marantz SR5007 receiver is the entry-level model in the company's 2012 range and offers AirPlay support and a 100W-per-channel power rating. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 100 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), 6 Ohm - THD10 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Ethernet, Audyssey MultEQ XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, M-DAX processing, DLNA 1.5 certified, On-screen display, AirPlay built-in

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 90 Watt -, Ethernet, Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC), Advanced sound retriever, DLNA 1.5 certified, Graphical User Interface (GUI), On-screen display, iPod and iPhone compatible, Android smartphone compatible, HTC Connect, iTunes Album Art, iTunes Movie / TV / Video Playback, AirPlay built-in

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Onkyo's rightfully known as the king of AV receiver value and its new 2013 line looks worthy of that reputation, with tons of HDMI connectivity and built-in wireless functionality. Read review

Specs: Network AV receiver, 125 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 110 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), DLNA technology, Audyssey DSX, Audyssey MultEQ, Smartphone Remote Control App, Apple Lossless, LPCM, NAS, FLAC, InstaPrevue technology