Jargonbusted

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Reading these forums has been great for me with some much knowledge on offer, etc. but at times I feel lost among all the jargon being used, especially when it comes to home cinema. So just one quick question: what is the difference between an AV amp, receiver and processor?

Thanks for the enlightening!

 

[Anonymous]

The use of the term 'receiver' indicates that the amp has an integrated radio tuner. Where used, for 'processor' simply read 'amp/receiver', after all it's not just amplification that is being performed, there is processing of audio and/or video signals depending on connected sources.

 

[Dave_]

What rogueelement say's, except "processor" usually means that it just does the processing and pre-amp duties and requires patnering with a multi-channel power amp.

 

[Anonymous]

I stand corrected!

Thanks for the clarification daveh75

 

[Anonymous]

rogueelement:I stand corrected!

Thanks for the clarification daveh75

Thanks guys, much appreciated!