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Surround receivers
Multichannel home-theater receivers (amplification + surround processing).
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| Denon AVR-S760H ·2021 AVR-S | $699 | 75 | 7.2 | 6 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Audyssey MultEQ | Yes | · | 8.6 | |
| Denon AVR-S770H ·2023 AVR-S | $749 | 75 | 7.2 | 6 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Audyssey MultEQ | Yes | · | 8.6 | |
| Denon AVR-X1800H ·2023 AVR-X | $849 | 80 | 7.2 | 6 | 1 | Yes | DTS:X | Audyssey MultEQ XT | · | · | 8.6 | |
| Denon AVR-S980H ·2026 AVR-S | $949 | 90 | 7.2 | 6 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Audyssey MultEQ | Yes | · | 9.5 | |
| Anthem MRX SLM 4K | $1,299.99 | 50 | 5.1 | 1 | 1 | Yes | Yes | ARC Genesis | Yes | Yes | 3 | |
| Marantz Cinema 70s ·2022 Cinema | $1,300 | 50 | 7.2 | 6 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Audyssey MultEQ | Yes | Yes | 8.7 | |
| Denon AVR-X2900H ·2026 AVR-X | $1,349 | 95 | 7.2 | 6 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Audyssey MultEQ XT | Yes | · | 9.7 | |
| Sony STR-AZ3000ES ·2023 ◆2 ES | $1,699.99 | · | 9.2 | 6 | 2 | Yes | Yes | D.C.A.C. IX (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX) | Yes | Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Works with Sonos, Bluetooth, 360 Reality Audio (via partner streaming services); Wi-Fi + Ethernet; USB and network hi-res / DSD playback | 19 | |
| Marantz Cinema 60 ·2022 ◆2 Cinema | $1,800 | 100 | 7.2 | 6 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Audyssey MultEQ XT | Yes | Yes | 10.9 | |
| Denon AVR-X3900H ·2026 AVR-X | $1,849 | 105 | 9.4 | 6 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Audyssey room correction | Yes | · | 12.5 | |
| Anthem MRX 540 8K ·2022 ◆1 | $1,899 | 100 | 5.2 | 7 | 2 | Yes | Yes | ARC Genesis | · | Yes | 12.8 | |
| Arcam AVR5 ·2021 | $2,000 | 80 | 7.1.4 | 7 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live | Yes | Yes | 16.5 | |
| Sony STR-AZ5000ES ·2023 ◆2 ES | $2,099.99 | · | 11.2 | 7 | 2 | Yes | Yes | D.C.A.C. IX (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX) | Yes | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Pandora, Sonos integration, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, Google Assistant voice control | 19.2 | |
| Yamaha RX-A6A ·2021 ◆3 Aventage | $2,199.95 | · | 9.2 | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | YPAO-R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) with 3D measurement and 64-bit High-Precision EQ, multipoint | Yes | Yamaha MusicCast (Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz multiroom), Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth (SBC/AAC) | 18.7 | |
| NAD T 758 V3i | $2,299 | · | 7.1 | 3 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live | · | · | 15.4 | |
| Denon AVR-X4800H ·2023 AVR-X | $2,799 | 125 | 9.4 | 7 | 3 | Yes | DTS:X Pro | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 | Yes | · | 13.2 | |
| Marantz Cinema 50 ·2022 ◆1 Cinema | $2,800 | 110 | 9.4 | 6 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 | · | Yes | 13.5 | |
| Anthem MRX 740 8K ·2022 ◆1 | $3,099 | 140 | 7.2 | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | ARC Genesis | · | Yes | 15.1 | |
| Yamaha RX-A8A ·2020 ◆3 Aventage | $3,299.95 | · | 11.2 | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | YPAO-R.S.C. with 3D, Multipoint Measurement and 64-bit High Precision EQ (Precision EQ, Low Frequency Mode) | Yes | MusicCast multi-room (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect | 21.4 | |
| Sony STR-AZ7000ES ·2023 ◆2 ES (Premium ES / Elevated Standard) | $3,299.99 | · | 13.2 | 7 | 2 | Yes | Yes | D.C.A.C. IX (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX) | Yes | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Ethernet, Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Works with Sonos, 360 Reality Audio; Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa voice control | 21.8 | |
| Denon AVR-X6800H ·2024 AVR-X | $3,799 | 140 | 11.4 | 7 | 3 | Yes | DTS:X Pro | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 | Yes | · | 15.6 | |
| Marantz Cinema 40 ·2023 ◆2 Cinema | $3,800 | 125 | 9.4 | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 | · | Yes | 15.1 | |
| Anthem MRX 1140 8K ·2022 ◆1 | $4,199 | 140 | 11.2 | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | ARC Genesis | · | Yes | 15.2 | |
| NAD T 778 ·2019 ◆3 | $4,799 | · | 7.2.4 | 6 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live | Yes | · | 12.1 | |
| Marantz Cinema 30 ·2024 ◆2 Cinema | $4,800 | 140 | 11.4 | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 | Yes | Yes | 19.4 | |
| Denon AVR-A10H ·2024 AVR-A | $5,199 | 150 | 13.4 | 7 | 3 | Yes | DTS:X Pro | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 | Yes | · | 23.6 | |
| Primare SPA25 Prisma 25 Series | $6,000 | 90 | 11 processing / 9 amplified | 4 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live | Yes | Yes | 12 | |
| Denon AVR-A1H ·2023 ◆3 AVR-A | $7,199 | 150 | 15.4 | 7 | 3 | Yes | DTS:X Pro | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 | Yes | · | 32 | |
| JBL Synthesis SDR-38 ·2022 ◆1 SDR · SDR-38 | $8,550 | · | 16-channel processing (up to 9.1.6 immersive) | 8 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live with Bass Control | · | · | 18.1 | |
| McIntosh MHT300 ·2023 MHT · MHT300 | $9,500 | 120 | 7.2 | 4 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live | · | No | 12.2 | |
| Arcam AVA15 ·2026 | — | 85 | 7.1.4 | 7 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live | Yes | Yes | 10 | |
| Arcam AVA25 ·2026 | — | 120 | 9.1.6 | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live | Yes | Yes | 21.5 | |
| AudioControl Concert XR-6 | — | 100 | 7 amplified / 9.1.6 processing | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live | Yes | Yes | 18.3 | |
| AudioControl Concert XR-8 | — | 120 | 7 amplified / 9.1.6 processing | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live | Yes | Yes | 18.3 | |
| Integra DRX-2.4 | — | 80 | 7.2 | 6 | 2 | Yes | Yes | AccuReflex | Yes | Yes | 9.6 | |
| Integra DRX-3.4 | — | 100 | 9.2 | 7 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live | Yes | Yes | 11 | |
| Integra DRX-5.4 | — | · | 9.2 amplified / 11.2 processing | 7 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live | Yes | Yes | 14 | |
| Integra DRX-8.4 | — | 150 | 11.4 | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live Premium | Yes | Yes | 22.5 | |
| Onkyo TX-NR7100 | — | 100 | 9.2 | 7 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live | Yes | Yes | 10.4 | |
| Onkyo TX-RZ30 | — | · | 9.2 | 6 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live full bandwidth; optional Dirac Live Bass Control | Yes | Yes | 11.5 | |
| Onkyo TX-RZ50 | — | 120 | 9.2 amplified / 11.2 processing | 7 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live | Yes | Yes | 14 | |
| Onkyo TX-RZ70 | — | 140 | 11.2 / 11.4 | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live; optional Dirac Live Bass Control | Yes | Yes | 22 | |
| Pioneer SC-LX701 ·2016 Elite | — | · | 9.2 | 8 | 2 | Yes | Yes | MCACC Pro | · | · | · | |
| Pioneer SC-LX704 ·2019 Elite | — | · | 9.2 | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | MCACC Pro | Yes | · | · | |
| Pioneer SC-LX801 ·2016 Elite | — | · | 9.2 | 8 | 2 | Yes | Yes | MCACC Pro | · | · | · | |
| Pioneer SC-LX901 ·2016 Elite | — | · | 11.2 | 8 | 2 | Yes | Yes | MCACC Pro | · | · | · | |
| Pioneer SC-LX904 ·2019 Elite | — | · | 11.2 | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | MCACC Pro | Yes | · | · | |
| Pioneer VSX-LX303 ·2018 Elite | — | · | 9.2 | 7 | 2 | Yes | Yes | MCACC Advanced | · | · | · | |
| Pioneer VSX-LX305 ·2021 Elite | — | · | 9.2 | 6 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live; Advanced MCACC | Yes | · | · | |
| Pioneer VSX-LX503 ·2018 Elite | — | · | 9.2 | 7 | 2 | Yes | Yes | MCACC Advanced | · | · | · | |
| Pioneer VSX-LX504 ·2019 Elite | — | · | 9.2 | 7 | 2 | Yes | Yes | MCACC Advanced | Yes | · | · | |
| Pioneer VSX-LX505 ·2021 Elite | — | · | 9.2 | 7 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live; Advanced MCACC | Yes | · | · | |
| Pioneer VSX-LX805 ·2023 Elite | — | · | 11.4 | 7 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live; MCACC Pro | Yes | · | · | |
| Rotel RAP-1580MKII ·2020 RAP · MKII | — | 100 | 7.1.4 | 8 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dirac Live LE | · | · | 22.8 | |
| Sony STR-AZ1000ES ·2023 ES | — | · | 7.2 | 6 | 2 | Yes | Yes | D.C.A.C. IX (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX) | Yes | Chromecast built-in, Spotify, 360 Reality Audio, AirPlay, home network, Bluetooth, USB, FM | · |