Emotiva’s BasX MR1 receiver and MC1 processor set for UK launch
by Ian Collen
One offers a 13.2-channel processor with an 11-channel amplifier, and the other offers half of that equation, with both set to reach the UK this month promising high performance at an affordable price.
Denon and Marantz AVRs made after May 2021 are HDMI 2.1 bug free
by Andy Bassett
UPDATED 19-Aug-2021: Purchasers of Denon and Marantz AV receivers manufactured after May 2021 are promised an HDMI 2.1 bug free experience straight out of the box.
Yamaha flagship Aventage AVR range adds three new models for 2021
by Andy Bassett
Yamaha has unveiled its new, reimagined Aventage range of flagship AV receivers with the RX-A8A, RX-A6A and RX-A4A models featuring cutting edge technology, Sound:AI optimisation and full, uncompromised 8K60/4K120 HDMI 2.1 compatibility.
ARCAM and JBL Synthesis announce HDMI 2.1 upgrade for AV models
by Andy Bassett
A total of six AV receivers and pre/processor models from ARCAM and JBL Synthesis’s latest ranges will receive an HDMI 2.1 upgrade, meaning the AVR10, AVR20, AVR30, AV40, SDR-35 and SDP-55 will soon support video resolutions and refresh rates including 8K/60 and 4K/120.
Denon and Marantz issue hardware fix for AVR 4K/120 and 8K issue
by Andy Bassett
Owners of Denon and Marantz AVRs affected by an HDMI 2.1 incompatibility issue that prevents correct pass-through of 4K/120 and 8K signals will be offered the SPK618 HDMI adapter - a free of charge hardware solution.
Denon, Marantz and Yamaha AV receivers hit by HDMI 2.1 bug
by Andy Bassett
UPDATED 30-Oct-2020: It seems that the implementation of HDMI 2.1 in some of the most recently launched AV Receivers is problematic and not delivering the fully promised 4K 120Hz experience.
To celebrate its 110th anniversary, Denon is releasing a very special lineup of products - the A110 Anniversary range which includes the AVC-A110 A/V amplifier.
NAD announces the launch of the T 758 V3i surround sound receiver, with Dolby Atmos, DTS Master Audio, BluOS Hi-Res multi-room audio, Dirac Live, 4K UHD Video and Apple AirPlay 2 all built-in as standard.
Following Marantz’s recent launch of its 8K ready SR series AV receivers comes the NR1711 which has many of its larger siblings’ features but in a slimline package.
Marantz has announced its 2020 range of 8K compatible SR series AVR hardware including the SR5015 AV Receiver and the SR6015, SR7015 and SR8015 AV Amplifiers.
Denon introduces 8K ready AV Receivers as industry's first
by Andy Bassett
Denon has announced the upcoming prices and availability of the industry's first 8K-Ready AV Receivers - the AVC-X6700H, AVC-X4700H, AVC-X3700H, and AVR-X2700H.
Arcam adds Auro-3D audio technology to latest AVRs
by Andy Bassett
Harmon owned Arcam has announced the addition of Auro-3D technology to its most recent range of AV receivers including the AVR10, AVR20 and the AVR30, along with its AV40 processor.
Denon is back with its first 'pure' AV amplifier in nine years with the AVC-X8500H boasting 13 channels of built-in amplification for up to a 7.2.6 configuration for immersive audio.