3D has already hit the cinema and looks set to impact on Games and TV very soon, but you can only get 3D via the new HDMI 1.4 format, so if you want your amp to be '3D future-proof', it has to have HDMI 1.4.

Yet again it is Onkyo who are first out of the blocks with this exciting new technology.  Their new range of budget amps looks set to dominate the market, not only because of its 3D capability, but also because it offers such fabulous value for money.  A great case in point is the all new TX-SR308, which despite being first in their range, out specs many amps of twice the price.  This excellent amp costs under £250, yet has three HDMI 1.4 inputs, including audio return, 5 x 100 watt power output, True HD codecs, Dolby Prologic 2x, full iPod connectivity, and a rather nice new menu system.  The TX-SR308 is perfectly sized to fit most racks, looks great, sounds great, and is future proof - what more could you want?!