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A/V Receivers & Separates

Cambridge Audio Azur 640R A/V Receiver
$1,400, May 2007 Though short on the latest video and audio processing features, for straight-up high-end sound and sheer power you can't beat this audiophile-pedigree receiver.
audioplusservices.com

Sony STR-DA5200ES 1080p A/V Receiver
$1,500, December 2006
For not much coin, Daniel Kumin reported, Sony's new flagship delivers "class-leading video processing" that upscales all video sources to 1080p, and a sophisticated graphic user interface that's "by a wide margin, the most elegant and detailed I've seen."
sonystyle.com

Anthem AVM 50 Preamp/Processor
$4,699, October 2006
A built-in high-end Gennum video processor for upscaling signals to 1080p combines with Anthem's award-winning audio quality for two state-of-the-art products in one.
anthemav.com

Anthem MCA 50 5-Channel Amplifier
$2,299, October 2006
A massively overbuilt amp that delivers five channels of clean 180-watt power, even with all channels driven simultaneously.
anthemav.com

Based on Sound & Vision's experience with the following brands and model lines, also consider these untested models:
Denon AVR-5805ci multiroom A/V receiver, $7,200 (see related review of AVR-5805), www.denon.usa.com
Yamaha RX-V2700, $1,600 (see related review of RX-V2600), yamaha.com/yec.

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