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Reviews and Profiles of Stereo Receivers

Review: Cambridge Audio Sonata 2.1-Channel Stereo Home Theater System

A 2.1 channel system such as the Cambridge Audio Sonata 2.1-channel system has two stereo speakers and a subwoofer and is ideal for homeowners that want good home theater sound with the simplicity of a stereo system and without the hassle of center and rear channel speakers and wires.

Review: Outlaw Audio RR 2150 Stereo RetroReceiver

The Outlaw Audio RR 2150 is proof that the death of the stereo receiver has been greatly exaggerated.

Top Ten Budget Stereo Receivers

There are many stereo receivers priced under $600 that provide excellent audio performance. Here are the top ten stereo receivers with price comparisons.

Harman Kardon HK 3490 Stereo Receiver

The HK 3490 is one of the new stereo receivers from Harman Kardon, a legendary brand name in the stereo and home theater business with a good reputation that goes back several decades.

The Five Best Budget Stereo Receivers Under $300

Despite the popularity of home theater, stereo receivers are still in demand. Here are five stereo receivers worthy of consideration and they're very affordable.

The Four Best Mid-Range Stereo Receivers Between $300 and $600

These four stereo receivers are the top performers in the $300 to $600 price range, presented in alphabetical order.

Profile: Sunfire TGR-401 AV Receiver and CRM-2BIP Bi-Polar Speakers

Sunfire Corp. has introduced its new TGR-401 AV Receiver and new Bi-Polar Surround Speakers. The receiver features new connectivity features and a new industrial design and the surround speakers are a new addition to the company's XT Series of Cinema Ribbon loudspeakers.

Top Stereo and A/V Receivers

After reviewing many receivers this past year, I've picked these as my favorites for 2007. My list of top pick receivers is presented in alphabetical order.

Review: Pioneer Elite SX-A9 Stereo Receiver

The Pioneer Elite SX-A9 is one of the best two-channel receivers I’ve evaluated. It’s a very musical sounding receiver with smooth, natural and well-balanced tonal qualities.

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