Best 6 Audio Component Receivers in 2026

SUPERIOR LAG-FREE GAMING with 4K/120Hz pass-through, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which reduces or eliminates lag and frame tearing for a smoother, lag-free gaming experience

ADVANCED 8K HDMI CONNECTIVITY – 6 HDMI In / 2 Out (HDCP 2.3 compliant), dedicated 8K input, USB port, phono & Aux inputs, with analog & digital inputs for audio sources like DVD & Blu-ray player, subwoofer & speakers for a cohesive surround sound system

MULTI-DIMENSIONAL AUDIO WITH HEIGHTENED REALISM – Supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X & DTS Virtual:X that delivers a premium, life-like cinematic experience in a 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1 speaker set up, even without in-ceiling speakers

SUPPORTS ALL YOUR FAVORITE VOICE ASSISTANTS – Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or any Smart Home Automation system – use your voice to play, pause and stop music, and adjust volumes, as well as to control the thermostat, lights, and home appliances

STREAM MUSIC FROM YOUR FAVORITE SOURCES – Spotify, TuneIn, Deezer, Tidal, Netflix, Amazon Prime & others via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, or HEOS app across one room, or multiple rooms with built-in WIRELESS HEOS MULTI-ROOM AUDIO TECHNOLOGY

BUILT-IN DUAL SPEAKER PRESET MEMORY – In addition to the Audyssey MultEQ XT32, SR6015 lets you customize your listening experience by storing two Audyssey settings for your preferred content type or mood, so you can switch between them on the fly

Does not support pass-through from all 4K/120Hz media sources

ENJOY THE MOST ADVANCED VIDEO TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE with Dynamic HDR and HDR10 plus . This 9.2 channel receiver delivers clarity, contrast and color, and Quick Media Switching eliminates video delay

CONNECT WITH ANY HD/ULTRA HD TV, SUBWOOFER, BLU-RAY PLAYER AND TURNTABLE FOR INCREDIBLE STEREO SOUND – USB, 10 HDMI ports (7 In/ 3 Out) with HDCP 2.3 processing, Digital In, Phono input and Network support with a range of wireless connections

EXTEND THE REACH OF YOUR MUSIC to any room in the house via Wi-Fi, Airplay 2 or Bluetooth with HEOS MULTI-ROOM WIRELESS SPEAKERS like Denon Home series, without any extra hardware. Get Hi-Fi audio around your home with Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn and more

FULL VOICE CONTROL COMPATIBILITY WITH AMAZON ALEXA so you can adjust the volume, change tracks and switch inputs absolutely hands-free; also works with Google Assistant, Apple Siri and integrates with home-automation systems like Josh.ai & Control4 SDPP

AWARD-WINNING ON-SCREEN SETUP ASSISTANT provides simple, clear instructions to connect your TV and Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (with 2 preset options) accurately calibrates all speakers in your home setup and tunes the AVR for an optimal listening experience

Does not support pass-through from all 4K/120Hz media sources

DTS ATMOS. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer provides an immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect. Dolby Atmos and DTS formats provide advanced sound mapping so effects move from speaker to speaker. 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos.

THX CERTIFIED SELECT. Take movie night to the next level. THX Certified Select guarantees the same reference volume level of a commercial theater in rooms where the viewing position is about 10–12 feet from the screen. 210 W/Ch THX Certified Select.

Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant devices or Siri via AirPlay 2

Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD

Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos with Height Virtualization and DTS: X

Dolby Vision, Hybrid-Log Gamma and BT.2020

YPAO - R.S.C. and multipoint

ENJOY THE MOST ADVANCED VIDEO TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE with Dynamic HDR and HDR10 plus . This 7.2 channel receiver delivers clarity, contrast & color, & Quick Media Switching eliminates video delay

CONNECT WITH ANY HD/ULTRA HD TV, SUBWOOFER, BLU-RAY PLAYER & TURNTABLE FOR INCREDIBLE STEREO SOUND - USB, 8 HDMI ports (6 In/ 2 Out) with HDCP 2.3 processing, Digital In, Phono input & Network support with a range of wireless connections

EXTEND THE REACH OF YOUR MUSIC to any room in the house via Wi-Fi, Airplay 2 or Bluetooth with HEOS MULTI-ROOM WIRELESS SPEAKERS like the Denon Home series, without any extra hardware. Get Hi-Fi audio around your home with Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn & more

FULL VOICE CONTROL COMPATIBILITY WITH AMAZON ALEXA so you can adjust the volume, change tracks & switch inputs absolutely hands-free. Also works with Google Assistant, Apple Siri & integrates with home-automation systems like Josh.ai & Control4 SDPP

AWARD-WINNING ON-SCREEN SETUP ASSISTANT provides simple, clear instructions to connect your TV, & Audyssey MultEQ XT (with 2 preset options) that accurately calibrates all speakers in your home setup & tunes the AVR for an optimal listening experience

Does not support pass-through from all 4K/120Hz media sources

Surround:AI and AURO-3D

Dolby Atmos with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS:X with CINEMA DSP HD3

Voice control with Amazon Alexa, Siri (via AirPlay 2) and Google Assistant

Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD

3rd-party control driver-capable, easy IP set-up and remote IP control

Phono input

Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant devices or Siri via AirPlay 2

Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD

Dolby Atmos and DTS: X

Dolby Vision, Hybrid-Log Gamma and BT.2020

YPAO room calibration

Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos with Height Virtualization and DTS:X

Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant devices or Siri via AirPlay 2

Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD

Dolby Vision, Hybrid-Log Gamma and BT.2020

YPAO - R.S.C. and multipoint

A.R.T. Wedge (Fifth Foot)

MULTI-ROOM CONNECTIVITY WITH HEOS – The Digital Audio Amplifier technology allows you to configure a pair of speakers in one room or two sets of speakers in two separate rooms with independent volume control

UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY – This Network CD Player includes 2 Optical Digital Inputs to connect your set-top box, Blu-Ray, DVD Player & more so you can enjoy full dynamic range digital audio playback through various sources

FULL OF FEATURES, YET SO EASY TO USE – Start using this player the moment you unbox it. Simply plug it to an audio source and enjoy full dynamic range digital audio playback of your favorite movies and TV shows

Surround:AI and AURO-3D

Dolby Atmos with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS:X with CINEMA DSP HD3

Voice control with Amazon Alexa, Siri (via AirPlay 2) and Google Assistant

Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD

3rd-party control driver-capable, easy IP set-up and remote IP control

Phono input

Surround:AI and AURO-3D

Dolby Atmos with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS:X with CINEMA DSP HD3

Voice control with Amazon Alexa, Siri (via AirPlay 2) and Google Assistant

Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD

3rd-party control driver-capable, easy IP set-up and remote IP control

Phono input

Immersive audio with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping

Supports today’s leading HDR formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX Enhanced.

“Works With Sonos” makes it possible to integrate the STR-AN1000 with your new or already existing Sonos system

Stream your way with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and Apple AirPlay.

Connects to your home’s other devices with Google Assistant.

Sets up easily with a graphical interface that walks you through each step

Zone 2 & Zone 3 for Flexible, multi-zone distribution capability

DTS ATMOS. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer provides an immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect. Dolby Atmos and DTS formats provide advanced sound mapping so effects move from speaker to speaker. 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos.

THX CERTIFIED SELECT. Take movie night to the next level. THX Certified Select guarantees the same reference volume level of a commercial theater in rooms where the viewing position is about 10-12 feet from the screen. 210 W/Ch THX Certified Select.

UNLIMITED WIRELESS STREAMING - Stream music from Spotify, TuneIn, Deezer, Tidal, Netflix, Amazon Music and others via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, or HEOS app across one room, or multiple rooms with built-in wireless HEOS multi-room audio technology

ENJOY EFFORTLESS VOICE CONTROL - Use your voice to play, pause and stop music, skip tracks, adjust volumes, as well as control the thermostat, lights, and home appliances; with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri or Josh.ai Smart Home compatibility

SMOOTH, SOOTHING & CLEAR SOUND - Features Audyssey MultEQ XT32 that dynamically optimizes all speakers to your listening levels, while Audyssey Dynamic EQ & Audyssey LFC provides full-range clarity and impactful bass for an extraordinary audio experience

HANDS-FREE OPERATIONS – Command your favorite voice control agent – Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple Siri - to STREAM UNLIMITED MUSIC using popular services like Spotify, TuneIn, Netflix and more via Built-in HEOS, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 or Wi-Fi

EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND & USER-FRIENDLY SETUP ASSISTANT comes with a GRAPHICAL ON-SCREEN DIRECTIONS that guides you through the step-by-step process and connects all your audio sources to the stereo amplifier receiver

MULTI-ROOM AUDIO TECHNOLOGY WITH HEOS BUILT-IN – Play the same song in every room, or a different one in each room. Connect all your HEOS speakers to the app and get full control everywhere in your home

THE MOST MUSICAL SOUND – Extensively tuned by Marantz sound masters at the most state-of-the-art facilities to deliver an exquisite sonic signature. Envelope yourself with the most musical sound, from any source. Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones-Marantz 2016 AVR Remote

Immersive audio with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping

Supports today’s leading HDR formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX Enhanced.

“Works With Sonos” makes it possible to integrate the STR-AN1000 with your new or already existing Sonos system

Stream your way with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and Apple AirPlay.

Connects to your home’s other devices with Google Assistant.

Sets up easily with a graphical interface that walks you through each step

Zone 2 & Zone 3 for Flexible, multi-zone distribution capability

HANDS-FREE OPERATIONS – Command your favorite voice control agent - Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple Siri - to STREAM UNLIMITED MUSIC using popular services like Spotify, TuneIn, Netflix and more via Built-in HEOS, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi

EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND & USER-FRIENDLY SETUP ASSISTANT comes with an ADVANCED GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE that guides you through the step-by-step process and connects all your audio sources to the stereo amplifier receiver

SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATES WITH SMART HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEMS like Josh or Control 4, and allows REMOTE MONITORING OF CONNECTED DEVICES, while you are vacationing or on the move

MULTI-ROOM AUDIO TECHNOLOGY – With the HEOS Home Entertainment App, play the same song in every room, or a different one in each room. Connect all your HEOS speakers to the app and get full control everywhere in your home

FEATURES Hi-RES AUDIO (2) dynamic 0.75" tweeters, (2) 4" bass drivers, a 5.25" passive radiator & sound master tuning, the Denon Home 250 gives you clear highs & deep lows for an exceptional sound quality from a single speaker

FULL VOICE CONTROL - compatibility with Amazon Alexa so you can adjust the volume, change tracks and switch inputs absolutely hands-free. Also works with Google Assistant, Apple Siri and integrates with home-automation systems like Josh.ai and Control4 SDPP

EXTEND THE REACH OF YOUR MUSIC TO ANY ROOM IN THE HOUSE via wi-fi, airplay or bluetooth with heos multi-room wireless speakers – no command center or extra hardware required. Get hi-fi sound around your home with Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Deezer & more