Best home cinema amplifiers 2019

Product of the year

Best home cinema amplifier £500-£1500

Best home cinema amplifier £500-£1500

Denon AVR-X3600H

Another winning amplifier from Denon

Best buys

Best home cinema amplifier under £500

Sony STR-DN1080

The STR-DN1080 is still a force to be reckoned with

Best home cinema amplifier over £1500

Best home cinema amplifier over £1500

Denon AVC-X6500H

Denon leads the way with another awesome home cinema amp

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