speaker configuration. AV receivers come equipped with specific stereo speaker outputs in addition to their surround channels, allowing the use of two channels similar to stereo receivers. You can choose Direct and Pure Direct Mode to eliminate the surround system’s digital processing completely for analog sources like vinyl and cassettes. Numerous AV receivers can also access music streaming services such as Tidal and Amazon Music HD in Dolby Atmos or traditional 5.1 surround, which was previously limited to specialized physical media like SACD and DVD-Audio.
Variations Between AV Receivers and Stereo Receivers
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