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If you’re going for big-screen thrills, you will need a big sound – and these AV amps will step up to the mark

View offers: whf.cm/BestHomeCinemaAmplifiers2023 Sony TA-AN1000 £999 Sony has packed in the features here. Seven channels of amplification can be configured to either a 7.1 set-up or a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos. The Sony outputs a claimed 85W of power per channel with all channels driven. There are two HDMI outputs with eARC and six HDMI inputs, all claimed to be HDMI 2.1 ports. HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision HDR formats are on board, with further support for IMAX Enhanced. Audio format support is also excellent with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Sony 360 Audio, with its phantom speaker system creating simulated height channels and surrounds. Wireless connectivity includes Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, Chromecast, AirPlay 2, and it even ‘Works with Sonos’ – allowing you to hook it up to your own multi-room Sonos…

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