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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Onkyo's TX-NR626 is a value-packed AV receiver with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and even a turntable input, but it's just short of being our top pick. 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: 8.4 (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

• CNET Editor rating:
  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:
  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

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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

• 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: 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

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

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 Network Receiver, 50 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Ethernet, Dynamic range control, Deep Color and x.v.Color Support, Auto Lipsync Setting, DLNA 1.5 certified, Audyssey MultEQ, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, M-DAX processing, iPod and iPhone compatible, 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

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha RX-V671 sounds excellent and supports several high-quality streaming-music services, but it lacks built-in AirPlay support. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 125 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, 3D ready technology, iPod and iPhone compatible, DLNA technology, YPAO automatic system calibration

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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: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 95 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, Intuitive Graphical User Interface and Remote App, Audyssey MultEQ XT, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Cinema EQ, DLNA 1.5 certified, Graphical User Interface (GUI), iPod and iPhone 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!

Specs: Multi-Zone Networked AV receiver, 80 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s), 6 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 7 channel(s), Ethernet, Wireless, adapter sold separately, Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), iTunes Album Art, Control App, DLNA 1.5 certified, Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC), Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) technology, Sound Retriever AIR, Midnight Mode, iPhone compatible, iPad compatible, iPad Mini compatible, ECO Mode, AirPlay compatible

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony STR-DN1020 isn't a bad AV receiver, but it lags behind its competitors in just about every attribute we consider important. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 110 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 8 Ohm - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, DLNA technology, iPod and iPhone compatible, Graphical User Interface (GUI), BRAVIA Sync Capable, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration technology

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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, 80 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 5 channel(s), 145 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD1 % - 5 channel(s), Ethernet, Smartphone Remote Control App (iOS/Android), Compressed music enhancer, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey MultEQ XT, AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's midrange AV receiver improves on its predecessor with new HDMI features like standby pass-through and 3D compatibility, but it lacks a compelling reason to pick it over its competitors. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, 110 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Audio Return Channel (ARC), 3D pass-through technology, Compressed music enhancer, A/B/A+B speaker switch, On-screen display, Sirius satellite radio ready, Auto sound calibration

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 105 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, 3D ready technology, 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, 120 Watt -, 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.05 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), 3D ready technology, iPod and iPhone compatible, Audyssey MultEQ Auto Calibration, Audyssey Dynamic Volume

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 15 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, 110 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), A-B speaker switch, XM satellite radio ready, Auto sound calibration

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, 105 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), Compressed music enhancer, Source direct, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO), iPod ready

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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 - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Dual-zone capability, Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC), Upgradeable firmware, x.v.Color technology, iPad compatible, iPod and iPhone compatible, iTunes Album Art, iTunes Movie / TV / Video Playback

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AV receiver, 65 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.7 % - 2 channel(s) (Front), 65 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.7 % - 1 channel(s) (Center), 65 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.7 % - 2 channel(s) (Rear), 90 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), A/B/A+B speaker switch, Source direct, iPod ready

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

Specs: AV receiver, 80 Watt - 8 Ohm - 40 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), 100 Watt - 6 Ohm - 40 - 20000 Hz - 2 channel(s) (Main), A-B speaker switch, Source direct