Ars Technica

On AV receivers, what's the point of preamp outputs and external inputs?

I'm pretty well versed in HT terminology and uses and stuff, but I'm by no means an expert at it. However, I've had one question that I should probably know, but I just don't. BTW, I have a Denon ...
Ars Technica

Using Pre-Amp, Amp etc instead of a Receiver/Amp

You have the decoder either before or in the preamp. If it is before you will need to run an all analog connection after that so you will need a lot of interconnects = expensive, even at $15 a pop for ...
ecoustics

Denon AVR-X8500HA A/V Receiver and Marantz AV8805A Preamp (2021 models) Get HDMI 2.1 Upgrades

Denon and Marantz enable HDMI 2.1 in their top-of-the-line A/V receiver and preamplifier/processor for 2021. The flagship Denon A/V receiver and Marantz preamp/processor have been hanging around the ...
EDN

IR receiver combines detector, preamp and supports variable voltages

Santa Clara, CA — A new series of miniaturized, multi-functioned SMD IR receiver modules that provide an industry-leading variable supply voltage range from 2.7 V to 5.5 V was announced today by ...
ecoustics

Arcam Launches 3 AVRs and 1 A/V Processor for 2022

Arcam offers an extensive line of excellent high-end/high-priced AV receivers. Check out what they have introduced for 2022. The AVR31 is ARCAM’s flagship AVR for 2022 (so far). In addition to all of ...