Secrets: Marantz CINEMA 40 AV Receiver
Equipped with premium features, the CINEMA 40 is designed to be a statement piece in Marantz’s CINEMA series AV receivers. If you look at the long list of features and specifications, it is not an...
View ArticleMarantz CINEMA 60 AV Receiver Review
Marantz recently revamped its AV product lineup with the introduction of the new CINEMA series AV receivers, one of which is the subject of this review. There are currently four AV receivers in...
View ArticleANTHEM MRX 740 Home Theater Receiver, A Video Review
The intrepid Taps Das walks us through his experience with the Anthem MRX 740 home theater receiver in this video review. Introduction The Anthem MRX 740 has all of the features a serious home theater...
View ArticleStormAudio ISP Core 16 Preamp-Processor and PA 16 MK2 Power Amplifier Review
Have you been looking for an absolutely top-notch A/V processor for your immersive home theater system as well as a single amplifier that can drive 16 channels with authority? The team at StormAudio...
View ArticleDenon AVR-X3700H 9.2 channel 8K AV receiver review
The Denon AVR-X3700H home theater receiver is a high-value mid-range centerpiece for your home theater setup. With nine channels of amplification and support for up to 7.2.4 channels, nearly every...
View ArticleTrinnov Audio Altitude16 Preamplifier-Processor Review
The Trinnov Audio Altitude16 is a unique AV processor. Let’s see what makes this high-end reference processor so special. With the Altitude A/V preamp/processors, Trinnov Audio has created its vision...
View ArticleAnthem AVM 70 Preamplifier-Processor Review
The Anthem AVM 70 is a 15.2 channel A/V preamplifier-processor offering Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, DTS:X, and now includes DTS:X Pro and IMAX Enhanced processing. With updated connectivity for Apple...
View ArticleRotel RAP-1580MKII Surround Amplified Processor Review
Rotel calls the RAP-1580MKII a surround amplified processor, which is basically a home-theater processor with onboard power amplifiers. It is short of being categorized as an AV receiver by the lack of...
View ArticleMarantz SR6015 AV Receiver Review
Today I will be looking at the Marantz SR6015 AV Receiver. It offers 9.2 channels of amplification and support for the latest audio codecs and HDMI 2.1 My first piece of audiophile equipment was a...
View ArticleMcIntosh MX170 Surround Sound Processor and MC257 7-Channel Power Amplifier...
Top-line McIntosh MX170 surround sound processor features RoomPerfect room correction, high-quality accessories, and incredible build quality. The accompanying MC257 7-Channel solid-state power amp is...
View ArticleDenon AVR-X4700H AV Receiver Review
Denon’s AVR-X4700H AV Receiver delivers 9.2 channels at 125 watts per with nearly every available audio and video technology packed into its chassis. Whether you want a simple two-channel setup or a...
View ArticleDenon AVR-X3600H AV Receiver Review
There is no denying that Denon has garnered a solid reputation for itself in the home-theater world. Denon AV receivers have been quite popular in the home theater market. In North America, Denon...
View ArticleNAD T 778 AV Surround Receiver Review
The T 778 is NAD’s flagship AV Surround Receiver. With 9.2 channels and support for nearly every audio format, it serves as the heart of your hi-fi system. Highlights NAD T 778 AV Surround Receiver 140...
View ArticleMarantz NR 1200 Review
The Marantz NR1200 is a useful, feature-laden 2 channel receiver that is designed for music streaming as well as video integration. Potential customers will need very little else for a system since the...
View ArticleMarantz SR5014 AV Receiver Review
Marantz has been making highly regarded audio components since 1953. The company continually updates its family of products following the evolution of technology. The SR5014 receiver reviewed here is...
View ArticleMarantz AV8805 Processor Review
The AV8805 is the latest generation flagship A/V processor and preamp from Marantz. Featuring support for up to 13.2 channels of immersive sound, the AV8805 includes Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, DTS:X,...
View ArticleBryston SP4 16-channel Surround Processor Review
Welcome to a SECRETS exclusive: the world’s first review of Bryston’s SP4 16-channel surround processor with Dirac Live room correction and SphereAudio binaural immersive headphone processing! The SP4...
View ArticleNAD M17 V2 Surround Sound Preamp Processor Review
Today, I’ll be checking out NAD’s flagship surround sound preamp processor, the M17 V2. It’s an update to the venerable M17 that I reviewed back in 2014. Utilizing a unique card-cage design, it has...
View ArticleArcam AVR550 AV Receiver Review
The Arcam AVR550 AV Receiver is a pleasant exception in some ways from the usual Japanese suspects. It seems better-made than the average AVR, and for the most part, sounds better too. The feature...
View ArticleYamaha R-N303 Network Stereo Receiver Review
Over the years Yamaha has manufactured everything from motorcycles to pianos. And now they’re selling a line of integrated amplifiers to meet the needs of those who want to listen to music wirelessly...
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