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Model: Integra DRX 3.4 100W 9.2-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver
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I just posted this in the old thread, I wish they would combine both to help people interested.
I finally got the 3.4 set up. For context I'm coming from an Onkyo TR-NX 818. It had 130 watts per channel vs this at 100. My first day setting it up and playing around with it I was underwhelmed. I purchased the Klipsch RP 1200SW at the same time to pair with my KSW 15. I've had my KSW 15 for over 24 years and it has served me very well. Switching to a two subwoofer system has been amazing. At first that was the only thing that had impressed me. I was really second guessing the purchase of the Integra.
This morning I got up early, moved some furniture around, and played with the sub woofer placement. Then I ran Dirac for the first time. I did the full placement testing with the supplied mic. WOW … everything came alive. I can't wait to try Dirac with my laptop, then I'm going to buy the minidsp UMIK-1 mic.
I wasn't expecting to be wowed this much, especially coming from an Audyssey XT32 set up on my old TX-NR 818. I know it will progressively get better redoing it with the laptop, than the new minidsp mic. The bass has really tightened up. Original I didn't have both subs parallel from each other, so that helped also, at least with some standing waves. I don't feel the need to invest in an Emotiva Basx A3, or an Outlaw amp anymore. I probably will once I upgrade to 5.2.4, but for now I'm set and satisfied.
If you're on a strict budget and need 9.2 channels then the Onkyo TX-NR797 is a decent AVR for that price. Just be aware it was released in 2019 so lacks some newer features. No Dirac Live, eARC, pre outs, ALLM, VRR, QFT, QMS, etc., just to name a few. If you don't need 9.2 then the Onkyo TX-NR6100 (7.2) for $399, at Amazon, will have newer features including Dirac. For an AVR with 9.2 channels there's nothing that can touch the Integra DRX 3.4 at this price for all that it offers.
Maybe if I was strung out on meth and trying to pawn it for Jellyroll tickets.
There is no reciever at this price with 9 channels, pre outs, HDMI 2.1 on all ports, and Dirac built in. Also higher grade components compared to similar Onkyo and Pioneer models.
The 50s performance is closer to the 4800 than the 3800 from my experience.
If you want Dirac, it matches well with it.
I thought this was common knowledge for you, but I guess it's not. The Cinema 50 is a 3800 clone, the Cinema 40 is a 4800 clone, and the Cinema 30 is a 6800 clone. You buy Marantz for the fancier case and questionable HDAM addition: I would always pay for the Denon equivalent unless it's less than $200 difference as it is in other parts of the world except the US (we must be easier to bamboozle in the States)!
Um … ok …🙄ðŸ¤, you do the math Einstein. $579 x4 is $2316. No one has ever said at its list price of $1500 that this is the receiver to buy. At a sale price of $579 it's very hard to beat. I've only seen the Denon x3800 on sale for @ $900, if it was the same price I would take that over the Integra, but it isn't. To come on here and troll, advising a $2500 Marantz receiver against one that's on sale for $579 is ridiculous.Funny how you didn't mention the Denon in your comment I responded to, but now you are trying to pivot to. I'm really curious how the Denon is the more stable purchase at $900, even though it isn't that low any more? The Integra has a 5 year warranty, the Denon has a 3 year warranty. I do realize that the Denon has 4 independent subwoofer outs, but that's not important to everyone. If I ever changed my mind I could purchase a minidsp and still come out ahead. Dirac isn't included in the Denon price, so that also has to be token into consideration. The extra 5 watts per channel the Denon has wouldn't be audible. Plus there is rumor that Denon maybe going under.
Ok you clearly are so inclined to integra, spending too much time to whistle blow their products. How much commission are you getting?
Just so people are not misinformed by your troll, miniDsp + Umik1 which is a must shipped from Hong Kong is $324. Plus $580 for this receiver is $904 when you can get the X3800 for $900.
Any day, I would choose a marantz Refurbished Cinema 50 from their site for $1399 or a New Denon x3800 for $900 rather than waste $580 on this cheap brand integra and regret long term..
Ok you clearly are so inclined to integra, spending too much time to whistle blow their products. How much commission are you getting?
Just so people are not misinformed by your troll, miniDsp + Umik1 which is a must shipped from Hong Kong is $324. Plus $580 for this receiver is $904 when you can get the X3800 for $900.
Any day, I would choose a marantz Refurbished Cinema 50 from their site for $1399 or a New Denon x3800 for $900 rather than waste $580 on this cheap brand integra and regret long term..
Where to start… You can't get the X3800 for $900 any longer.
You can get the minidsp and UMIK mic one day shipped from Amazon.
I actually own the Integra, I've owned higher tiered receivers over the Integra by all the manufacturers you mentioned, except for Marantz. I wasn't expecting to like the Integra, I bought it on impulse to replace my Onkyo TX-NR 818 which weighs almost 20 pounds more than the Integra. I was very surprised that it sounded as good as it does. I originally wrestled with spending more for the X3800 and I'm glad I didn't, it would have been a waste for me. Even though I have two subs, I don't feel the need for independent subwoofer outs.
Since weight was your original measure of quality, and implied the Integra was junk because of its weight. Did you also know the Integra weighs more than the x3800… just saying. Before you misquote me, I would choose the X3800 if it was also on sale for $579, but it's not. Integra isn't a cheap brand, just shows your immaturity. It's you who is trolling, giving false information and misinformation.
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Um … ok …🙄ðŸ¤, you do the math Einstein. $579 x4 is $2316. No one has ever said at its list price of $1500 that this is the receiver to buy. At a sale price of $579 it's very hard to beat. I've only seen the Denon x3800 on sale for @ $900, if it was the same price I would take that over the Integra, but it isn't. To come on here and troll, advising a $2500 Marantz receiver against one that's on sale for $579 is ridiculous.
Funny how you didn't mention the Denon in your comment I responded to, but now you are trying to pivot to. I'm really curious how the Denon is the more stable purchase at $900, even though it isn't that low any more? The Integra has a 5 year warranty, the Denon has a 3 year warranty. I do realize that the Denon has 4 independent subwoofer outs, but that's not important to everyone. If I ever changed my mind I could purchase a minidsp and still come out ahead. Dirac isn't included in the Denon price, so that also has to be token into consideration. The extra 5 watts per channel the Denon has wouldn't be audible. Plus there is rumor that Denon maybe going under.
TBH it's not a fair comparison, two different buyers.
The 3800 does have 4 independent sub outs AND the RC to take advantage of it without Dirac.
This has mono signals and doesn't offer Dirac subwoofer RC, the 3800 does.
As a matter of fact highly rumored it will get the option for Dirac's newest RC(ART) fairly soon.
Guess what ART highly recommends for optimal performance, 4 independent subs!
It also supports 11 channels, this does not.
All channels are assignable & they each have individual preamp mode.
It shares the same DAC as the 4800 & 6700.
Do you know if i can use these A1Evo on a base model Denon S770H please..i wanted to sell this Denon and buy this Integra but no one seems interested to purchase it..ao thinking if i can enhance this A1Evo , what steps should i take for my Denon
Yes the s770h has access to Editor app.
Purchase it and follow that video.
How will this AV receiver work with DT 17 speakers that came on sale in Adorama last year? Currently have Denon X1700 that only output 80w at 8ohms. This one seems to be powerful so should i upgrade to this or any other better AV receiver?
I thought this was common knowledge for you, but I guess it's not. The Cinema 50 is a 3800 clone, the Cinema 40 is a 4800 clone, and the Cinema 30 is a 6800 clone. You buy Marantz for the fancier case and questionable HDAM addition: I would always pay for the Denon equivalent unless it's less than $200 difference as it is in other parts of the world except the US (we must be easier to bamboozle in the States)!
You should know I don't go by READING metrics but even in your reading metric you just posted.
Look at the comparison #4 "Advantage of Marantz Cinema 50", clearly it's not a "clone"!
From comparing all three & plenty of continuing experience with them.
The Cinema 50 is closer in performance to the 4800 than the 3800.
What was your impression when you compared the two?
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You should know I don't go by READING metrics but even in your reading metric you just posted.
Look at the comparison #4 "Advantage of Marantz Cinema 50", clearly it's not a "clone"!
From comparing all three & plenty of continuing experience with them.
The Cinema 50 is closer in performance to the 4800 than the 3800.
What was your impression when you compared the two?
Amir observed 114W into 2CH @ 8 ohms when he benchmarked the 3800, which easily meets the advertised "105W into 2CH" and the "110W into 2CH" for the Cinema 50! This removes the supposed advantage #4 you are poorly clinging on to!
So whether you honestly didn't know the most important internals are the same (i.e. DAC, power supplied, SHARC DSP, etc.) or you are intentionally creating some sort of product differentiation (as I'm sure Marantz intends over the Denon), I'm not sure why anyone should be trusting you w/Denon/Marantz information!
For about the same price is the "305" Pioneer. The 305 doesn't have pre-outs, and has less warranty BUT it's available from BestBuy. Both have Dirac. While I like Adorama, they are hardly a local store. Any thoughts on this Integra vs Pioneer?
For about the same price is the "305" Pioneer. The 305 doesn't have pre-outs, and has less warranty BUT it's available from BestBuy. Both have Dirac. While I like Adorama, they are hardly a local store. Any thoughts on this Integra vs Pioneer?
They are very similar beyond that.
The other thing people will point out is global crossovers with the 305.
People would probably look at the Onkyo 7100 over the 305.
Anyone know what the warranty policy is with Adorama? My 3.4 decided to poo the bed today after about a month. I can't get any video to output properly. Tried resetting and can't even get the OSD setup to come up. Audio still works, but can't get any video output from it.
Anyone know what the warranty policy is with Adorama? My 3.4 decided to poo the bed today after about a month. I can't get any video to output properly. Tried resetting and can't even get the OSD setup to come up. Audio still works, but can't get any video output from it.
Try disconnecting all cables from this outlet for 5 seconds.
Anyone know what the warranty policy is with Adorama? My 3.4 decided to poo the bed today after about a month. I can't get any video to output properly. Tried resetting and can't even get the OSD setup to come up. Audio still works, but can't get any video output from it.
ever think about asking Adorama first ?
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I finally got the 3.4 set up. For context I'm coming from an Onkyo TR-NX 818. It had 130 watts per channel vs this at 100. My first day setting it up and playing around with it I was underwhelmed. I purchased the Klipsch RP 1200SW at the same time to pair with my KSW 15. I've had my KSW 15 for over 24 years and it has served me very well. Switching to a two subwoofer system has been amazing. At first that was the only thing that had impressed me. I was really second guessing the purchase of the Integra.
This morning I got up early, moved some furniture around, and played with the sub woofer placement. Then I ran Dirac for the first time. I did the full placement testing with the supplied mic. WOW … everything came alive. I can't wait to try Dirac with my laptop, then I'm going to buy the minidsp UMIK-1 mic.
I wasn't expecting to be wowed this much, especially coming from an Audyssey XT32 set up on my old TX-NR 818. I know it will progressively get better redoing it with the laptop, than the new minidsp mic. The bass has really tightened up. Original I didn't have both subs parallel from each other, so that helped also, at least with some standing waves. I don't feel the need to invest in an Emotiva Basx A3, or an Outlaw amp anymore. I probably will once I upgrade to 5.2.4, but for now I'm set and satisfied.
There is no reciever at this price with 9 channels, pre outs, HDMI 2.1 on all ports, and Dirac built in. Also higher grade components compared to similar Onkyo and Pioneer models.
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If you want Dirac, it matches well with it.
https://www.zkelectroni
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Just so people are not misinformed by your troll, miniDsp + Umik1 which is a must shipped from Hong Kong is $324. Plus $580 for this receiver is $904 when you can get the X3800 for $900.
Any day, I would choose a marantz Refurbished Cinema 50 from their site for $1399 or a New Denon x3800 for $900 rather than waste $580 on this cheap brand integra and regret long term..
Just so people are not misinformed by your troll, miniDsp + Umik1 which is a must shipped from Hong Kong is $324. Plus $580 for this receiver is $904 when you can get the X3800 for $900.
Any day, I would choose a marantz Refurbished Cinema 50 from their site for $1399 or a New Denon x3800 for $900 rather than waste $580 on this cheap brand integra and regret long term..
You can get the minidsp and UMIK mic one day shipped from Amazon.
I actually own the Integra, I've owned higher tiered receivers over the Integra by all the manufacturers you mentioned, except for Marantz. I wasn't expecting to like the Integra, I bought it on impulse to replace my Onkyo TX-NR 818 which weighs almost 20 pounds more than the Integra. I was very surprised that it sounded as good as it does. I originally wrestled with spending more for the X3800 and I'm glad I didn't, it would have been a waste for me. Even though I have two subs, I don't feel the need for independent subwoofer outs.
Since weight was your original measure of quality, and implied the Integra was junk because of its weight. Did you also know the Integra weighs more than the x3800… just saying. Before you misquote me, I would choose the X3800 if it was also on sale for $579, but it's not. Integra isn't a cheap brand, just shows your immaturity. It's you who is trolling, giving false information and misinformation.
Funny how you didn't mention the Denon in your comment I responded to, but now you are trying to pivot to. I'm really curious how the Denon is the more stable purchase at $900, even though it isn't that low any more? The Integra has a 5 year warranty, the Denon has a 3 year warranty. I do realize that the Denon has 4 independent subwoofer outs, but that's not important to everyone. If I ever changed my mind I could purchase a minidsp and still come out ahead. Dirac isn't included in the Denon price, so that also has to be token into consideration. The extra 5 watts per channel the Denon has wouldn't be audible. Plus there is rumor that Denon maybe going under.
The 3800 does have 4 independent sub outs AND the RC to take advantage of it without Dirac.
This has mono signals and doesn't offer Dirac subwoofer RC, the 3800 does.
As a matter of fact highly rumored it will get the option for Dirac's newest RC(ART) fairly soon.
Guess what ART highly recommends for optimal performance, 4 independent subs!
It also supports 11 channels, this does not.
All channels are assignable & they each have individual preamp mode.
It shares the same DAC as the 4800 & 6700.
Not really a fair comparison imo.
Do you know if i can use these A1Evo on a base model Denon S770H please..i wanted to sell this Denon and buy this Integra but no one seems interested to purchase it..ao thinking if i can enhance this A1Evo , what steps should i take for my Denon
Purchase it and follow that video.
https://www.zkelectroni
https://www.zkelectroni
https://www.zkelectroni
Look at the comparison #4 "Advantage of Marantz Cinema 50", clearly it's not a "clone"!
From comparing all three & plenty of continuing experience with them.
The Cinema 50 is closer in performance to the 4800 than the 3800.
What was your impression when you compared the two?
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Look at the comparison #4 "Advantage of Marantz Cinema 50", clearly it's not a "clone"!
From comparing all three & plenty of continuing experience with them.
The Cinema 50 is closer in performance to the 4800 than the 3800.
What was your impression when you compared the two?
So whether you honestly didn't know the most important internals are the same (i.e. DAC, power supplied, SHARC DSP, etc.) or you are intentionally creating some sort of product differentiation (as I'm sure Marantz intends over the Denon), I'm not sure why anyone should be trusting you w/Denon/Marantz information!
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The other thing people will point out is global crossovers with the 305.
People would probably look at the Onkyo 7100 over the 305.
Here is a comparison of the differences.
https://www.zkelectroni
The other thing people will point out is global crossovers with the 305.
People would probably look at the Onkyo 7100 over the 305.
Here is a comparison of the differences.
https://www.zkelectroni
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