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If you're looking for a modestly priced Dolby Digital A/V receiver with 100 watts per channel, Aiwa's AV-D67 can deliver the digital goods. The AV-D67 has a Dolby Digital processor that's capable of decoding 5.1-channel surround sound from DVDs and other digital sources, such as some satellite TV broadcasts. There are 10 DSP (digital signal processing) settings, including "hall" and "stadium, " as well as a virtual surround sound mode. Plus, the DV-D67 also decodes the Dolby Pro-Logic soundtrack on some videocassettes and TV broadcasts. The amplifier stage provides 100 watts to each of five channels (there's a preamplified output for the addition of a separate powered subwoofer). A three-position T-Bass bass boost gives you the option of tailoring the bass response to your liking. The rear panel sports a pretty healthy jack pack, with three composite video inputs, three digital inputs (two optical, one coaxial) and four analog stereo inputs. Camcorder and video game enthusiasts will be pleased with the fro...