In previous years, Yamaha has preserved its high-end Aventage amps for more high-end prices, saving the very best of its components, fine-tuning and engineering for receivers costing £800 or more.

This year it has decided to show the popular £500 price point some love, and included it in the Aventage line up for the first time.

The aim? To offer superior design and performance without focusing on specification-pleasing. The only question is, why can’t we have a bit of both?
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