Ever since we tested the Sony TA-AN1000 when it launched in 2023, we've always rated it very highly. We gave it five stars in our original review and even crowned it Product of the Year at the 2023 and 2024 What Hi-Fi? Awards. So why are we recommending the Denon AVR over it?
Put simply, the AVR-X2800H (which is also an Award-winning AVR) is currently a better deal when it comes to our 'performance-per-pound' metric. We originally reviewed it at £869, but Richer Sounds has it down to just £499 – that's a saving of £270. The Sony, on the other hand, is also discounted, to £699 from its usual £999 price, however, you're still looking at a £200 price difference.
