Sound Advice: You Can't Go Wrong With These HDMI Audio/Video Receivers

The Pioneer VSX-1021 at a street price of $399 is a good option if you want a plethora of connectivity features and 7.1 channels. I have written about the Pioneer a great deal in the past and it is an excellent fit if you want a very full-featured model.

Another great choice at $399 is the Marantz NR1402. I am quite fond of the NR1402 for its sound quality and ease of use. When I tested it recently I thought, "Wonderful sound and refreshing simplicity - this is just what most people want and need."

...The Marantz NR1402 gives you everything you need for home theater, no more, no less, and delivers it with quality all the way around. ... As a product from a premium brand, the Marantz NR1402 may cost the same as competitors with more features, but the quality and simplicity remind me of Apple products where less is more and simplicity satisfies.

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