Steve May

Steve May

Home entertainment AV specialist

Steve has been writing about AV and home cinema since the dawn of time, or more accurately, since the glory days of rival VCR formats VHS and Betamax. He has strong opinions on the latest TV technology, Hi-Fi and Blu-ray/media players, and likes nothing better than to crank up his ludicrously powerful home cinema system to binge-watch TV shows.

Latest articles by Steve May

Marantz Cinema 70S

Marantz Cinema 70S review

By Steve May published

This slimline AV receiver has delightfully musical and dynamic sound, and doesn’t shortchange when it comes to features, with 8K 120Hz support and HEOS multiroom built-in.

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Listing image on blue background showing front panel of Onkyo TX-NR7100 AV receiver

Onkyo TX-NR7100 review

By Steve May published

A spectacular 9-channel Dolby Atmos receiver with a cutting-edge specification to entice both gamers and movie fans without breaking the bank.

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Denon AVR-X4800 listing image

Denon AVR-X4800H review: One of the most thrilling AV receivers I've heard

By Steve May published

This muscular Denon AV receiver sounds spectacular with movies, music and games and is as future-proof as it’s possible to get. It may seem pricey, but its versatility makes it great value.

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Sony STR-AN1000 in a lifestyle setting

Sony STR-AN1000 review

By Steve May published

The flexible Sony STR-AN1000/TA-AN1000 AV receiver/amp has 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, and its processing wizardry sounds bigger than its power rating suggests.

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Marantz Cinema 50 in lifestyle setting

Marantz Cinema 50 review

By Steve May published

The Marantz Cinema 50 is a knockout AV amp with a sharp contemporary design, advanced HDMI connectivity for movie fans and gamers alike, and superb immersive audio.

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