Using new technology, NAD has announced a new stereo receiver that acts as “separates” but comes in a single unit – the NAD C725BEE Stereo Receiver. This driver uses several proprietary BEE technologies, such as the Distortion Canceling Circuit, the BEE Clamp and PowerDrive. 

Three new multiroom receivers will be added to the Suite 8000 series from Audio Design Associates.  These receivers will all have 6 audio inputs, 2 tuners (which can be selected from FM/AM HD Radio, XM Satellite Radio or Sirius) by the consumer) and 8 zones. 

When it comes to receivers and preamps we always think of names like Anthem, Pioneer, Yamaha and Sony.  However, Cambridge Audio has demonstrated that they are ready to stand with the big boys.  At CES they displayed their version 2 of their Azur 640R AV receiver.  Many viewers were quite impressed.

Sunfire is now shipping its TGR-401 Theater Grand Receiver.  It is one of the most powerful receivers on the market with 200W per channel with seven channels in total.  While a bit pricey at $4,000, the TGR-401 offers 3 HDMI 1.3a video inputs and 1 HDMI output.  There are also inputs for SIRIUS, AM/FM radio, SACD and DVD-Audio.  This receiver also gives you eight balanced XLR outputs.

Onkyo USA has introduced two new top-of-the-line THX Ultra2 Plus certified 7.1-channel A/V receivers, the TX-SR876 and TX-NR906, which deliver superior performance and comprehensive features to easily surpass more expensive models from other brands. Both provide state-of-the-art HDMI repeaters for four high definition video sources, the new THX Loudness Plus processing, Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume technologies, HQV Reon-VX video upscaling to 1080p, plus powerful amplifiers, multi-room features, HD Radio, and, on the TX-NR906, advanced networked audio capabilities.