Yamaha RX-V396RDS

Weighing in at a mere £300, this amp is firmly within the budget price range. And for sheer bang for the buck it's in my opinion unmatched. You get a host of inputs including 2 optical digital inputs and 1 coaxial digital input for connecting DVD player, PS2 and any other Dolby Digital 5.1 devices you might own. There are 7 sets of stereo phono inputs for various different audio devices, and 3 composite video inputs, so you can switch between video devices using the amplifiers remote control. You get a set of 5 basic speakers and a powered subwoofer with this amp. These do the job adequatley but if you are into audio you're going to want to upgrade ...  Read the complete review