Audiophiles and videophiles realize that by isolating all the advanced audio/video switching, digital surround sound audio processing, video up-conversion, tuning, and networking circuitry apart from the amplification that powers the loudspeakers, you can experience the type of high-end performance from your home theater that you expect when going to see a movie at your local cinema.

If you already own or have got your eye on a multi-channel home theater power amplifier, the value-packed Marantz AV7005 home theater A/V preamplifier 7.1 channel surround sound processor pictured to the right lacks none of the advanced features you would find on the latest top-of-the-line home theater receivers.

For example, the 3D-ready Marantz AV 7005 pre/pro fully supports the latest HDMI 1.4a version with 6 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, Audio Return Channel, and Standby Pass-Through.

The AV7005's Ethernet connection is DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7 compliant which means it's easier for you to access and enjoy digital music from your PC, and also listen to thousands of Internet radio stations, Rhapsody, Napster, Pandora, and more.

Plug the optional RX101 Bluetooth module into the AV7005's rear panel M-XPort connector and listen to audio from Bluetooth-capable sources such as an iPod, iPad, or smartphone.