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AV receiver

An AV receiver is like a really smart helper for your TV and speakers. It takes all the different things you want to watch and listen to (like your cable box, DVD player, and game console) and makes sure they can be seen and heard on your TV and speakers at the same time. It also makes sure the sound is really clear and balanced, so you can hear everything that's happening in your favorite movies and TV shows. It's kind of like having a super cool robot that helps you enjoy all your entertainment stuff with ease!
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