Denon AVR-4520CI Pro Reviews

It's fair to say that the basic design of the AV receiver hasn't changed much over the last 20 years but then if it ain't broke and all that. In fact, Denon's receivers have always had a very attractive look, with a solid chassis, thick front panel and well engineered finish. The AVR-4520 is a worthy addition to Denon's famous lineage and whilst we prefer the black finish, it's also available in premium silver. The layout is classic AVR with an input dial on the left, a volume dial on the right and a power button. That's it, aside from an informative central display, because all the other controls are behind a drop down flap - although it does make for a clean and elegant front panel. Besides the chances are that once you've set the AVR-4520 up, you'll never touch most of these controls again, preferring to select inputs or change the volume with the remote. The remote itself is comprehensive but a little busy and includes a backlight, which is handy in a darkened room.