With its formidable spec this Denon is well worth a look – but it can't quite match the standards of the class-leaders
With its thorough HD specification, this Sony is a solid performer – but it just misses out on a fifth star
As entry-level machines go the TX-SR507 is inoffensive enough, but we've come to expect better from Onkyo
This Marantz looks the business and has a decent specification, but it's not quite dynamic enough to match up to the elite
The RX-V1065 is a seriously good multichannel receiver, and a major return to form for Yamaha
The Pioneer SC-LX82 picks up a huge amount of detail, making it one of the most capable amplifiers on the market
If you're working to a sub-£1000 budget, then you can't do better than look at this impressive arrival in the Denon AV stable
The Onkyo TX-NR807 is a good amp, that with greater subtlety could be a great amp
The '3310 makes a fine purchase, but it's not quite good enough to trouble the class leaders
The VSX-LX52 is a very capable machine, but it falls a touch short in the performance-per-pound stakes