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• 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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  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

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

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

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  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

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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: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 125 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.05 % - 7 channel(s), 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s), Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey MultEQ XT, Cinema EQ, Intuitive Graphical User Interface and Remote App, DLNA 1.5 certified, Graphical User Interface (GUI), iPod and iPhone compatible, iPad compatible, Android smartphone 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: 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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  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!

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 2 channel(s) (Front), 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 1 channel(s) (Center), 75 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 2 channel(s) (Front), 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround), 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 1 channel(s) (Center), 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround), On-screen display, iPod and iPhone compatible

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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 -, Advanced sound retriever technology, Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System, iPod and iPhone compatible, Deep Color and x.v.Color Support

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

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 135 Watt -, 6 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 7 channel(s), Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, Ethernet, Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Audyssey DSX, Audyssey MultEQ XT, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), Compressed music enhancer, Upgradeable firmware

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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: AV receiver, 100 Watt -, 70 Watt -, YPAO sound optimization, Silent Cinema, Cinema DSP Digital, Compressed music enhancer, iPod and iPhone compatible

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• 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: Home Theater Receiver, 75 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, DLNA 1.5 certified, Audyssey MultEQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Graphical User Interface (GUI), 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!

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 75 Watt -, 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 5 channel(s), 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 5 channel(s), Ethernet, Audyssey MultiEQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, DLNA 1.5 certified, Cinema EQ, Graphical User Interface (GUI), 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, 115 Watt -, 80 Watt -, Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), YPAO automatic system calibration, DLNA 1.5 certified, Compressed music enhancer, Silent Cinema, Cinema DSP Digital, iPod and iPhone compatible, iPad compatible, 3D ready technology, AirPlay built-in

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  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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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 105 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.05 % - 7 channel(s), 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s), Ethernet, Intuitive Graphical User Interface and Remote App, 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

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 80 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s), 6 Ohm - THD0.1 % - 7 channel(s), Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, Ethernet, iPod/iPhone ready, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Dual-zone capability

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

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 100 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.07 % - 2 channel(s), 6/8 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 2 channel(s), Ethernet, DLNA 1.5 certified, EzSet/EQ, AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: Pioneer's VSX-1012-K is an excellent AV receiver with built-in AirPlay and top-notch sound quality, but Denon's AVR-1912 is just a little better. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 6 Ohm - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 8 Ohm - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 120 Watt -, Ethernet, Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Bi-Amplifying, Dual-zone capability, Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC), iPod ready, Digital noise reduction, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) technology, Sirius satellite radio ready, AirPlay compatible