The Best Receivers & Amplifiers 2026

1. Yamaha - 5.1-Ch. 4K Ultra HD A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black

115W maximum power; dual-layer mica woofer diaphragm; motion feedback technology; crossover; push-type phono input terminal

Bring cutting-edge technology to your home theater with this 5.1-channel Yamaha A/V receiver. Its built-in Bluetooth lets you stream music wirelessly to connected speakers via a paired compatible device, and it supports 4K Ultra HD video for generating crisp pictures on your TV screen. This Yamaha A/V receiver has auto room correction for optimal acoustics based on the space's characteristics. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD technology for compatibility with 4K Ultra HD TVs.

2. Yamaha - AVENTAGE RX-A4A 110W 7.2-Channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast - Black

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Feel Your Walls Melt Away. The A4A delivers realistic sound and video that transports you out of your home and into your favorite movie. Whether you’re watching, listening or gaming, you’ll feel completely immersed.

3. Sony - STRDH590 - 725W 5.2-Ch. Hi-Res 4K Ultra HD HDR A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black

Works with all devices that have a Lightning connector and support iOS 10 or later, including iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone.

Experience the bigger, clearer picture when you upgrade your home theater setup with the STR-DH590. The 5.2ch AV receiver brings movies to life with 4K HDR pass-through, Dolby Vision and flexible surround sound. Bring all your devices together with BLUETOOTH connectivity and multiple inputs.

4. Sony - STRDH190- 2-Ch. Stereo Receiver with Bluetooth & Phono Input for Turntables - Black

Speaker A/B switching; FM tuner; built-in Bluetooth; 2 audio inputs

Bring together your analog and digital music collection with this 2-channel Sony receiver. Its phono input lets you hook up a record player directly, and its Bluetooth capability allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices. This Sony receiver has a built-in power amplifier for clear, distortion-free sound, and the rigid chassis minimizes vibration.

5. Yamaha - 200W 2-Ch. Stereo Receiver - Black

115W maximum power; dual-layer mica woofer diaphragm; motion feedback technology; crossover; push-type phono input terminal

Enjoy wireless music playback from smartphones or other mobile devices with this Yamaha Hi-Fi stereo receiver. It has a handy speaker selector for switching between the sound output terminals, and it uses Bluetooth for wireless connectivity. A power management feature on this Yamaha stereo receiver shuts it down automatically when the receiver is not being used.

6. Sony - STRDH790- 7.2-Ch. with Dolby Atmos & Dolby Vision 4K Ultra HD HDR A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black

115W maximum power; dual-layer mica woofer diaphragm; motion feedback technology; crossover; push-type phono input terminal

Give your home entertainment system a cinematic upgrade with the STR-DH790 7.2ch AV receiver. Experience the same all-encompassing surround sound you get in movie theaters at home with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. eARC1, 2 lets you enjoy these latest audio formats with one-cable HDMI connection from your compatible TV. Plus, superior picture quality to match with 4K HDR pass-through.

7. Sony - STR-AN1000 7.2 Channel Dolby Atmos & Dolby Vision 8K HDR Network A/V Receiver - Black

Experience breathtaking 8K video and immersive 3D audio with our new 7.2-channel 8K receiver. Enjoy space-filling sound from your 7.2 or 5.2.2 setup with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. It’s easy to enjoy all your content with Works with SONOS, Chromecast Built-in, Apple AirPlay, and Spotify Connect—all via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

8. Yamaha - RX-V4A 5.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast - Black

The PSW10 is a high-powered subwoofer that comes in a modern design and delivers deeper, tighter bass for your movies and music. Features a front-firing 10" dynamic balance woofer powerful lows for an ultimate home theatre experience. It offers a continuously variable low-pass filter (80-160 Hz) and allows easy integration with your existing sound system

Bring the cinema home. This 5.2-channel AV receiver creates a powerful and advanced home theater experience with the latest in video and audio processing with Dolby Vision, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, wireless streaming and more.

9. Yamaha - RX-V6A 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast - Black

Designed for use with TIDAL music streaming service; experience Master Quality Authenticated albums, immersive audio formats, 360 Reality Audio, Dolby Atmos Music, expertly curated playlists; 1-year subscription

The Highest Resolution. This 7.2-channel AV receiver boldly explores entertainment possibilities for an advanced home theater with the latest in video and audio including Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X, wireless streaming and more.

10. Yamaha - AVENTAGE RX-A2A 100W 7.2-Channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast - Black

The PSW10 is a high-powered subwoofer that comes in a modern design and delivers deeper, tighter bass for your movies and music. Features a front-firing 10" dynamic balance woofer powerful lows for an ultimate home theatre experience. It offers a continuously variable low-pass filter (80-160 Hz) and allows easy integration with your existing sound system

Take your entertainment to the next level. With professional quality video and immersive surround sound via Dolby Atmos®, the RX-A2A will completely transform home cinema.