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Denon AVR-X3800H 9-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver on sale for
$899 when you apply coupon code
CYBE1223 during checkout.
Shipping is free.
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Features: - Immersive sound from 9.4 channels Dolby Atmos DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced
- Simple intuitive setup including Audyssey Room Correction Suite
- HEOS Built-in with WiFi and Bluetooth
- Configuration flexibility with 11.4 channel processing capability and Pre-Amplifer mode
- Increased HDMI 2.1 Connectivity with six 8K inputs (6/3 total HDMI in/out)
- New HD GUI AIOS 6.0 New Networking Platform (Module + Antenna)
- Griffin Lite XP - Upgraded DSP with higher calculation power
- Auro 3D processing
- 4 independent subwoofer pre outs
- Dirac Live Upgradability
- HDMI +5V output power 300mA capability for all output (incl. Zone2 output)
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I had high hopes going into this review thinking the company had seen the advantage its superior objective measurements in the past and would try to capitalize on them. Sadly, the reverse seems to be true with the DAC section taking a large step backward. Considering that the 3800 costs $500 more than 3700H, this is very surprising to me. Yes, inflation has a lot to do with that but surely the eye needed to be focused on making sure they at least met the same level of performance as last generation.
The good news is that the amplifier seems to be same design as last generation and has only taken a small hit.
Denon had been my "goto" recommendation for AVRs and even AVPs. When anyone asked me about either, I would just say "get a Denon AVR." While subjectively the performance of this new generation may be similar, I can't accept the regression in objective measured performance.
It is with much sadness that I cannot recommend the Denon AVR-X3800H. "
I had high hopes going into this review thinking the company had seen the advantage its superior objective measurements in the past and would try to capitalize on them. Sadly, the reverse seems to be true with the DAC section taking a large step backward. Considering that the 3800 costs $500 more than 3700H, this is very surprising to me. Yes, inflation has a lot to do with that but surely the eye needed to be focused on making sure they at least met the same level of performance as last generation.
The good news is that the amplifier seems to be same design as last generation and has only taken a small hit.
Denon had been my "goto" recommendation for AVRs and even AVPs. When anyone asked me about either, I would just say "get a Denon AVR." While subjectively the performance of this new generation may be similar, I can't accept the regression in objective measured performance.
It is with much sadness that I cannot recommend the Denon AVR-X3800H. "
I know I've auditioned countless receivers and couldn't point them out, isn't that the whole point of listening/auditioning after all!
Keep in mind the 3800,4800 & 6700 share the same DAC.
I know I've auditioned countless receivers and couldn't point them out, isn't that the whole point of listening/auditioning after all!
Keep in mind the 3800,4800 & 6700 share the same DAC.
Now if they came up with those conclusions strictly by listening, now those numbers have much more validity but no one does.
People have been trying to correlate how something is designed/built/fabricated to how it will sound to everyone since the dawn of time!
It's a fallacy and the proof has always been right in front of everyone's faces!
Those numbers are there to read and people often do,yet they still come in here and ask how does something compare or better.
Opposing sides chime in and the common debates rages on.
When people actually do listen and compare, often times they find they prefer(choose) the sound that numbers said was subpar!
Even the ones that argue for the correlation try to prove it with blind listening test and results are always an average!
You then bring in the worth of these differences, the topic becomes exponentially much more complicated!
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first world problems. what's holding you back?
- KEF Q350s L / R
- KEF Q650 Center
- KEF Q150 Surrounds
- SVS PB12-NSD Subwoofer
If that's not an issue and you have no brand preference.
The RZ70 might be a better future proof option.
Less likely to need external power, Dirac Live is included in the base price and you get DLBC option.
The only future proof you may lose out on is possibly D-ART.
Speculation is a requirement is 4 independent sub outs, the RZ70 has 2 and other 2 are parallel/mono.
If that's not an issue and you have no brand preference.
The RZ70 might be a better future proof option.
Less likely to need external power, Dirac Live is included in the base price and you get DLBC option.
The only future proof you may lose out on is possibly D-ART.
Speculation is a requirement is 4 independent sub outs, the RZ70 has 2 and other 2 are parallel/mono.
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- KEF Q350s L / R
- KEF Q650 Center
- KEF Q150 Surrounds
- SVS PB12-NSD Subwoofer
With a 5.1 setup why are looking at a 9.4 receiver?
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