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From all-in-one sound systems to McIntosh's stunning amp, 2024 was filled with new Hi-Fi components audiophiles will love.

An audio amplifier and switching device for a stereo system. The receiver contains inputs for all the audio sources and outputs to one or more sets of speakers. It may also include an AM/FM tuner.

With more options than we’ve seen in years, here are our picks for Editors’ Choice Awards for AV receivers in 2024. While soundbars have come a long way over the years, nothing beats a good ...

A/V receivers support several movie soundtrack formats such as Dolby Digital, Atmos and DTS. They also have built-in audio effects to enhance music and movies. See surround sound. THIS DEFINITION ...

but he had to work a bit harder to get his Bluetooth receiver powered properly. After both undervolting and then nearly cooking his wireless audio rig, [Tim] managed to get things operating to his ...

Select Onkyo, Integra and Pioneer A/V receivers add support for Dirac Live Bass Control, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL MAX, Source-based Tone Mapping and Google Cast 2.0. Having to replace an AVR ...

But you can fix this using Bluetooth audio receivers. These marvelous tiny gadgets use Bluetooth to connect to your newer devices, buffer the music and connect to your speakers, stereo systems and ...

"Our goal is to help brands bring exciting new solutions to market," said Tony Ostrom, president of the WiSA Association.