Home cinema amplifiers

Depth of detail, exciting and amply connectivity – this is a superstar in the making

The AVR-X2000 brings Denon back to the AV receiver top table in this ultra-competitive price category

Good but not great – and that’s not quite enough at this hugely competitive price for AV receivers

Delivering excitement, detail and precision, the Yamaha RX-A1020 is a brilliantly capable all-rounder

An enjoyable, easy-going sound, pipped only in terms of absolute excitement

A solid performance but lacks the subtlety to cut it as a complete all-rounder

Pricey NAD is a bit behind the curve

A powerhouse of a surround amp and a shot across the bows of the class leaders

There's no questioning its power, it's just that a little more precision is required at times

Inexpensive surround amp has AirPlay and Bluetooth, but lacks punch