Marantz NR1606

With the NR1606’s refreshingly slim design, Marantz proves that AV receivers don’t have to weigh the same as a small car to compete. This mid-priced machine crams in seven discrete amplifiers, eight HDMI ports, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It also includes this year’s two must-have features, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding. It’s a little light on power at 50W per channel, but perfect for a modest home cinema set-up.

£550, marantz.co.uk