Best home cinema amplifiers 2021

Product of the year

Best home cinema amplifier under £1500

Best home cinema amplifier under £1500

Denon AVC-X3700H

Denon remains the perfect choice at this price

Best buys

Best home cinema amplifier £1500-£3000

Best home cinema amplifier £1500-£3000

Denon AVC-X6700H

Impressive scale, detail and expression

Best home cinema amplifier over £3000

what hifi awards - JBL Synthesis SDR-35 review

JBL Synthesis SDR-35

JBL’s classy SDR-35 is a clear cut above the AVR norm

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