Yamaha’s 5.1-Ch. AirPlay Slimline Network A/V Receiver has never sold for less: $300 (50% off)

Newegg offers the Yamaha RX-S601 5.1-Channel Slimline Network A/V Receiver for $299.95 shipped. Normally selling for $600 at Adorama and B&H, that’s good for a 50% discount, is $18 under our previous mention, and beats the all-time low by $10. Standout features include AirPlay support and sports six HDMI inputs, 4K UHD passthrough, and Dolby Atmos sound, all in a compact form-factor. It carries a 4.3/5 star rating.

Update 1/14 @ 6:47 PM: JBL offers its Cinema 510 5.1-Channel Speaker System for $159.95 shipped (Reg. $300). JBL is well-rated at Amazon.

Don’t need the compact design or AirPlay support? Consider saving even more and opting for Sony’s 5.2-Channel 4K AV Receiver at $248. 

Yamaha Slimline A/V Receiver features:

The black Yamaha RX-S601 5.1-Channel Slim Network A/V Receiver delivers powerful multi-channel audio and wireless connectivity in a compact package. This receiver can produce up to 60W per channel in stereo mode at 6 ohms and features a discrete amplifier design for enhanced sound quality. Yamaha YPAO technology is onboard to help you tailor the sound of the receiver to your listening space with the included setup microphone.

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