If you're looking to dig into the world of hi-fi systems that consist of a separate stereo receiver or integrated amplifier that powers a set of passive speakers — whether your passion is ...

an AV receiver is the beating heart of a home theater system. You’ll be hard-pressed to wire up any bookshelf speakers, floor-standing speakers, or subwoofers without one of these bad boys!

He lives in New York City where he writes about TVs and home entertainment ... it decodes and amplifies audio signals so you can hear them on your speakers. The best receivers offer excellent ...