A close-up of an AV receiver on a shelf - Alexstepanov/Getty Images If you're considering your audio-visual setup in any detail, you've almost certainly come across the concept of an amplifier or ...

Onkyo might be better known for its AV receivers, but can its new streaming amplifier mark a hi-fi comeback?

Let’s face it. We live in a world of instant gratification. Status quo doesn’t keep us complacent for long. Even when we’ve got great material possessions, we demand newer and better all the time. We ...

Q: A quick question. Isn't THD important in the sound quality of a receiver? The lower the better? Also, when you see the 20 - 20,000 Hz versus 40 - 20,000 Hz, the higher number 40 will affect the ...

There are many ways to build a radio receiver, but most have a few things in common, such as oscillators, tuned circuits, detectors, mixers, and amplifiers. Put those together in the right order and ...

Q: Why do so many audio fans prefer a vintage receiver over new receivers with modern technology? Are there reasons that older equipment can sound different or better? I have a Technics SA-600 stereo ...

August 4, 2008 Of all the equipment we use in our hi-fi and home theater systems, the thing that’s changed the least over the past 20 years is the speaker. After all, there’s only so many ways you can ...

Your AV receiver has a ton of ports, and this is your guide to using each one.

You can’t doubt the appeal of vintage audio equipment, especially stereo receivers. With their giant metal knobs, faux-wood paneling and glow-up facades, they have a unique cool factor that modern ...

If you're considering your audio-visual setup in any detail, you've almost certainly come across the concept of an amplifier or receiver to handle the sound. But what exactly is the difference between ...