Denon\u2019s flagship AVR is pretty awesome<\/p>\n There\u2019s no getting around the fact \u00a34999 is a lot of money right now. But if you have the cash and want a premium AVR to power your swish new home cinema, or upgrade the one you have, then we have a new recommendation: the five-star Denon<\/a> AVC-A1H.<\/p>\n Latest Videos FromWhat Hi-Fi?<\/p>\n Expensive? Yes, but the flagship unit has rapidly become a favourite among the What Hi-Fi? home cinema team, with its rich, bold and powerful sound and wonderfully dynamic, fun presentation delighting every reviewer who listened to it. Hence our five-star rating and verdict:<\/p>\n \u201cDenon\u2019s flagship amplifier justifies its large price tag, and even larger chassis. With a rich, powerful and natural sound, it takes every film and song we throw at it and makes them shine without breaking a sweat. Equipped with an exhaustive feature set and an intuitive set-up, this enthusiast-level amplifier is actually a stellar choice for all levels of home cinema fans \u2013 providing they have a generous budget.\u201d<\/p>\n You may like<\/p>\n Read our full Denon AVC-A1H review<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Today’s best Denon AVC-A1H deals<\/p>\n K-Pop to the rescue<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n While certain team members are unashamed K-pop fans (staff writer Robyn Quick in particular), it\u2019s not a genre you see talked about on What Hi-Fi? very often. But that all changed last week when reports broke suggesting K-pop powerhouse BTS helped cause a huge surge in CD sales, with the release of their new album ARIRANG. Specifically, data company Luminate showed that CDs sold 16.3 million units in the US between January and the end of June thanks to its launch \u2013 meaning for the first time in recent memory CD sales grew faster than vinyl during the period!<\/p>\n Read the full story: Growth in CD sales has overtaken vinyl in the US \u2013 the reasons for this might surprise you<\/a><\/p>\n We found out why Marantz\u2019s new Model 70 stereo amp won\u2019t launch in the US<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: What Hi-Fi?)<\/p>\n Marantz launching its entry-level CD 70 CD player and Model 70 stereo amplifier was big news a couple of weeks ago.<\/p>\n But while we found lots to like about the two units, which are in our review rooms right now, there was one odd omission that gave us pause. Specifically, the Model 70 didn\u2019t have US pricing \u2013 which gave us, and a number of readers, pause.<\/p>\n What to read next<\/p>\n Last week our ever-inquisitive deputy editor, Andy Madden, took the time to ask Marantz if the Model 70 would be coming to the US market. Sadly it\u2019s not good news, with a spokesperson telling us:<\/p>\n \u201cFollowing careful evaluation, we determined that anticipated market demand in the region would not support the minimum production volumes required for a local launch. As a result, we have made the decision to focus availability for the initial launch in markets where consumer demand can be more effectively met.\u201d<\/p>\n Read the full story: Here’s why the Marantz Model 70 stereo amplifier isn\u2019t going to be available in the US<\/a><\/p>\n McIntosh unleashed the MX124 <\/p>\n \n (Image credit: McIntosh)<\/p>\n Looking for a powerhouse AVR that can support 8K resolution, support four subwoofers and pretty much every HDR and audio format under the sun? Got \u00a316,900 (around $23,000 \/ AU$32,000) to spare? Then we\u2019ve got good news! McIntosh<\/a> just launched its new MX124 AV receiver that delivers on all of those fronts.<\/p>\n Featuring nine 32-bit digital-to-analogue converters and new upgraded circuitry, this beast of an AVR is available now and claims to be a perfect fit for “today’s most advanced home cinema systems”.<\/p>\n We haven\u2019t reviewed, or even seen, the unit in the flesh yet, so we can\u2019t comment on performance. But considering the firm\u2019s pedigree in the premium space, it\u2019s certainly caught our attention! We\u2019ll do our best to get one in for review ASAP.<\/p>\n Read the full story: The McIntosh MX124 AV receiver wants to be the beating heart of your monster home cinema setup<\/a><\/p>\n MORE: We rank the best CD players<\/a> for every budget<\/p>\n![\"Homemade](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/7YvvQ5hDUQf2NapCzqypzY.jpg\")
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