Yamaha RX-A3010
Just Tested
TVs
Panasonic TX-L47DT65B
It has its drawbacks, but this Panasonic is easy to live with and has an insightful and dynamic picture performance – it’s a great set
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Home cinema amplifiers
Denon AVR-X2000
The AVR-X2000 brings Denon back to the AV receiver top table in this ultra-competitive price category
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Soundbars
Otone Sonora AV-Lance
A decent, affordable effort from Otone but sound quality is tainted by a distracting brightness
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In this month's mag
July 2013
SUPERTEST: Soundbar solutions £250-£450
GROUP TEST: 46-47in smart TVs
GROUP TEST: Standmount speakers £350-£450
© 2013 Haymarket Publishing
Comments
Pioneer will beat it for all out power.
I have only just got this yamaha compared to my pioneer sc-lx85 receiver when I have the volume set at 30db which is my usually listening position I find the dialog bit on the low side
Worth every penny in its class. I second Dairybeat's comments below.
I don't always agree with What Hi*Fi's reviews and the way they hand out their 'stars', but I think this time they're spot on.
This is in my opinion a fantastic powerful receiver, with great dynamics and, especially with Cds in the 'pure direct' mode, with stunning sound quality. A lot better than my previous Denon AVR-4308, which I found too 'dark' sounding, with also a very complicated setup menu.
Setting up this Yamaha is a 'peace of cake', I hardly needed the manual. Also the bass-management option works great, and adjusting the level for the speakers took me no more than 10 minutes. That can be done by a supplied microphone, but I trust my ears more, especially since I didn't like the results with my previous Denon!
I really do recommend this receiver for 100%!