It's 2017, and despite the mainstream popularity of sound bars there are still people who prefer the flexibility and power of a real AV receiver . While the mechanics of your basic receiver have never really changed -- they still switch inputs and drive large sets of speakers -- they now boast more...
The Onkyo TX-NR575 offers excellent design, solid build quality and superb usability; Its wealth of features includes Dolby Atmos, Chromecast multiroom, Play-Fi and 4K HDR throughput; Sound quality is detailed and nuanced, particularly for movies
For the same price, the Sony STR-DN1080 offers better sound; Chromecast audio streams are stuck in AllChStereo mode