An audio/video (AV) receiver is an essential part of any home theater. It connects your beloved passive speakers to your TV and enables you to build out a surround system (if you have more speakers). The great thing about newer AV receivers is that they work seamlessly with the streaming devices you already have; they support 4K passthrough so you can plug your Apple TV 4K or Chromecast Ultra streaming stick right into the receiver and watch your favorite shows on your 4K TV, with great sound. Also, many have built-in Bluetooth or wi-fi streaming protocols (like AirPlay or Chromecast) so you can play music on your sound system straight from your smartphone.

Right now Amazon is selling several of these newer AV receivers at discounted rates – save up to $100. It’s a great time to invest in one, especially with all the March Madness gamings coming down the pipeline.

Sony STRDH590 AV Receiver

Key Specs

4K Passthrough: Yes
Channels: 5.2
Watts per channel: 145-watts per channel
Key Features: supports Dolby Vision; built-in Bluetooth

Denon AVR-S540BT AV Receiver

Key Specs

4K Passthrough: Yes
Channels: 5.2 channel
Watts per channel: 140-watts per channel
Key Features: supports Dolby Vision; built-in Bluetooth; five HDMI inputs

Sony STR-DH790 AV Receiver

Key Specs

4K Passthrough: Yes
Channels: 7.2
Watts per channel: 145-wattsper channel
Key Features: supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X; built-in Bluetooth

Denon AVR-S640H AV Receiver

Key Specs

4K Passthrough: Yes
Channels: 5.2
Watts per channel: 150-watts per channel
Key Features: five HDMI inputs; built-in Bluetooth, wi-fi and AirPlay; phono (MM) input

Denon AVR-X1500H AV Receiver

Key Specs

4K Passthrough: Yes
Channels: 7.2
Watts per channel: 80-watts per channel
Key Features: supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X; built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AirPlay

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