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One of the many essential components of a home theatre system is an Audio Video Receiver. They primarily amplify audio signals that they receive from multiple audio sources and also provide video signal to your TV from multiple video sources. In order to get a good movie experience, it is essential that you opt for the best of audio video receivers.

Sony Corp. has been into the production of several digital appliances and has had a huge success with almost every product. When it comes to Sony, people feel that it is reliable and durable too. Sony STR-DH800 A/V receiver is like no other. To get a complete HD experience, you should own this for sure. This receiver features 7 HD inputs of which 4 of them are active HDMI and 3 are component inputs.

It can also take Blu-Ray disc input. In today’s world of HD technology, it comes as one of the best device that brings together all other HD driven appliances. You can enhance your Blu-Ray experience by using this receiver which decodes the uncompressed audio. The Sony STR-HD800 is also satellite radio ready. You can now tune into any of radio stations worldwide and enjoy your most favourite radio channel with the best audio output.

It is also wireless multi room audio ready which means that you can start sharing music from different rooms in your house. This is one innovation that the receiver has come with and it is an amazingly brilliant idea and implementation. You just have to click one button to start the Sony receiver and have fun.

The Denon DVD-1940 is a feature packed DVD Player, which is far above most budgeted DVD players in the market today. With its cutting edge features and top notch picture and sound quality, the DVD-1940 from the ranks of Denon commands respect from competitors whilst enticing customers.

The Denon DVD -1940 is an aesthetically looking deck like most other Denon decks with no superficial add-ons. It has fine aluminum front panel and an overall elegant silver finish; alternatively you can also have the black one which is equally impressive. In addition to the buttons, there is a control for the HDMI resolution, which can go up to 1080p, on the Denon DVD1940 player. There is also another control, which turns off the video connection for smooth audio playback, located on the model. The good thing about this model is that on the one hand it is priced just above the entry level DVD-1740 and on the other hand it is packed with features and technology which has filtered down from the high end decks of Denon.

It is compatible with the SACDs, DVD-Audio and CD besides the DVD format. It also supports other formats like all versions of DivX, JPEG, WMA and MP3 formats. You have total control of the picture quality and save in five different ways you want brightness, gamma, contrast and colour, bass management and the HDMI Enhancer. The player is also user friendly with display screens, large text, colorful icons and intuitive menus. The picture quality is outstanding with emphasis on detailing, sharpness, rich color and above all smooth play. Similarly the sound quality and soundstage is outstanding and it can be used as a superior quality music player giving a powerful performance and clarity. To sum up it is a real value for money buy.