Best home cinema amplifiers 2020

Product of the year

Best home cinema amplifier £750-£1500

Best home cinema amplifier £750-£1500

Denon AVC-X3700H

Denon raises the bar again for what is achievable at this price

Best buys

Best home cinema amplifier under £750

Best home cinema amplifier under £750

Sony STR-DN1080

The STR-DN1080 remains our affordable home cinema amplifier of choice

Best home cinema amplifier over £1500

Best home cinema amplifier over £1500

Denon AVC-X6700H

Denon’s latest AV amps set the bar once again

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