AV Receiver Recommendations for Smarter Home Cinema Systems
The Arcam AVR10, JBL MA710 and McIntosh MHT300 approach seven-channel home cinema from different directions. This guide explains their roles while separating true AV…
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Expert selections, comparisons and carefully curated hi-fi recommendations built from the latest Stereoindex coverage.
Editor’s Picks and Essential Reading for Home Cinema
A carefully differentiated guide to home cinema receivers, processing, physical-media playback and integrated surround sound, with practical advice on channels, connections and expansion. More
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10 Amplifier Picks for Systems of Every Shape and Scale
Ten distinct approaches to amplification, from connection-rich integrated models and compact Class D designs to multichannel power amplifiers, monoblocks and a dedicated headphone amplifier.…
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Serious-Listening AV Receivers Worth Considering
Explore serious-listening AV receivers from Sony, Denon and Arcam, with clear guidance on speaker layouts, HDMI connectivity, external amplification and room correction. The guide…
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Stereoindex Picks: DACs Worth Considering for Serious Listening
A carefully differentiated selection of portable and desktop DACs, covering USB and Bluetooth listening, headphone amplification, streaming, balanced outputs and direct power-amplifier connection. More
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Choosing the Right Turntable for Your Vinyl System
These turntables take markedly different approaches to vinyl playback, from built-in phono stages and Bluetooth to automatic tonearms, suspended sub-chassis designs and extensive cartridge…
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Our Favorite AV Receiver Options and Home-Theater Alternatives
The Onkyo TX-RZ740 and McIntosh MHT300 lead this AV receiver selection, supported by practical soundbar and passive-speaker alternatives for systems with different space, channel…
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Amplifiers for Different Systems: A Practical Buying Guide
A practical guide to integrated amplifiers, stereo and multichannel power amplifiers, monoblocks and preamplifiers, with clear advice on system roles, connectivity and speaker matching.…
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10 Turntables Curated for Distinct Ways of Enjoying Vinyl
Ten carefully differentiated turntables covering simple automatic playback, manual belt-drive operation, Bluetooth, balanced connections, collectible design and ambitious high-end engineering. More
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DACs Worth Hearing Across Home and Portable Systems
A practical guide to distinctive DACs for home and portable listening, covering conversion architecture, digital inputs, analog outputs, streaming, EQ and preamplifier functions. More
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Home Cinema Components Our Editors Would Put on the Shortlist
Our home cinema shortlist covers receiver-based systems, expandable processors, discreet active speakers and premium disc playback, with clear guidance on who each option suits.…
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AV Receiver Systems Compared: 10 Components and Connection Choices
This comparison explains the distinct roles of 10 AV-related products and topics, from a complete 5.1 receiver to speakers, source components, network protocols and…
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