Every once in a while an amplifier comes along that achieves a legendary status in their market place. The Sony STR-DB940 and more recently the Onkyo 605 are great examples. The Sony STR-DG820 has a performance and set of features that initially makes you look twice at the price – does this mean the Sony DG820 is a legend in the making?

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The Onkyo 506 is the smaller brother of the hugely popular Onkyo 606, and whilst it lack a a few of the features of its older sibling, at about £150 less, it is substantially cheaper. But is this saving really worthwhile?
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The Onkyo 606 is the successor for the hugely popular Onkyo 605, a high definition capable AV receiver that sold in massive numbers throughout the world, and for very good reason. It had the right amount of features, at the right price. But can the Onkyo 606 improve on the very capable Onkyo 605?

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Many of you pondering getting the Onkyo TX-SR 605, may also be considering its slightly older brother, the Onkyo TX-SR705. Although it is a £200 additional cost ($200 for US home cinema fans), you do get some additional stuff, that is quite worthwhile…

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I have recently wanted to upgrade my Sony STR-DB940 Amplifier. The only real choices available to me were the Onkyo TX-SR605 and the Denon 2308. I went for a demo last week, bought the Onkyo and finally installed it yesterday. Heres the story…

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