Anthem MRX 710Price: $1999

Website: www.anthemav.com

Wes said: If sound quality is your primary purchasing criterion, then the Performance MRX 710 should be at the top of your list. Even if you have an MRX 700, the MRX 710’s “1M” improvements in ARC and the Advanced Load Monitoring are enough reasons to upgrade.

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The gist: Second-generation receiver from Anthem is the best for an audiophile home theater.