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expiredsupermanrob posted Aug 06, 2025 03:45 AM
expiredsupermanrob posted Aug 06, 2025 03:45 AM

Denon AVR-X3800h 9.4 channel HT receiver certified refurbished - $999

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Well if anyone is open to refurbish, EE has the 3800 for $200 less than AC4L with same 1 yr warranty.
It's not looking good that the $1k new deal will be back anytime soon, at least in the next 4 years anyways.
When EE did this with the RZ30, some mentioned they received a new one.

FYI if you don't need/want Dirac, they also have the 4700 for the same price.

https://www.electronicsexpo.com/p...bd52&_ss=r
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Well if anyone is open to refurbish, EE has the 3800 for $200 less than AC4L with same 1 yr warranty.
It's not looking good that the $1k new deal will be back anytime soon, at least in the next 4 years anyways.
When EE did this with the RZ30, some mentioned they received a new one.

FYI if you don't need/want Dirac, they also have the 4700 for the same price.

https://www.electronicsexpo.com/p...bd52&_ss=r

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Aug 06, 2025 05:21 PM
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jlaw382Aug 06, 2025 05:21 PM
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I hopped on this under the assumption OP was right about the tariffs likely nullifying the sub $1k new pricing. I wish I'd hopped on the last sale back in May or whenever.
Aug 06, 2025 05:50 PM
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lane32xAug 06, 2025 05:50 PM
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Is there a way to get an extended warranty, since this is a refurb?

I believe A4L offers that but I don't see the option here on EE.
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BondTAug 06, 2025 06:08 PM
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$300 addition for DIRAC full bandwidth? the
Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel AV Receiver - $699 - Free Shipping with Prime

seems like a better deal. comes with Dirac
Aug 06, 2025 06:09 PM
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jlaw382Aug 06, 2025 06:09 PM
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Quote from BondT :
$300 addition for DIRAC full bandwidth? the Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel AV Receiver - $699 - Free Shipping with Primeseems like a better deal. comes with Dirac
Can't scale the Onkyo up to 11 channels which is the deal breaker for me.
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Quote from BondT :
$300 addition for DIRAC full bandwidth? the
Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel AV Receiver - $699 - Free Shipping with Prime

seems like a better deal. comes with Dirac

Not a fair comparison. This can process 11 channels and has pre-outs just to name a few differences.

If Dirac is a high priority, you're better off considering the Integra DRX 3.4 for $570 when it comes back.
Better yet(imo) the RZ30 OB which you can currently get for $799 right now.
It has pre outs,2 independent sub outs, access to DLBC & is much newer.

https://www.electronicsexpo.com/p...pOieQYMvyA
Aug 06, 2025 08:10 PM
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Sampson0420Aug 06, 2025 08:10 PM
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Bought the DRX 3.4 a couple weeks ago for $570 and its a pretty impressive unit for that price. The looks are probably the worst thing about it, then the 2nd thing that should be considered is the 100watts/ch. I put the DRX 3.4 into my polk setup that was previously powered by an SR8001 @ 125W/ch and it was a noticeable downgrade when it came to driving my speakers. I was bi amping the fronts too...

I reluctantly kept the SR8001 in my system to use for its' amplification, and used the 3.4 as the pre amp. Happy to report this sounds absolutely amazing. If you are like me and came from a $2k AVR from 17 years ago, the units power may not be sufficient. Otherwise, it's hard not recommend the Integra.
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FelipeAug 06, 2025 08:12 PM
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I keep looking for the Yamaha Aventage rx-a6a or rx-a8a deals to come back. I can't remember the last time they had deals on those.

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Aug 06, 2025 08:18 PM
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Sampson0420Aug 06, 2025 08:18 PM
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Quote from Felipe :
I keep looking for the Yamaha Aventage rx-a6a or rx-a8a deals to come back. I can't remember the last time they had deals on those.
Ugh, after years of being in the AV industry, I've come to hate Yamaha... I need to give them another shot. Out of curiously, what do you like about those units?
Aug 06, 2025 08:20 PM
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flynreelowAug 06, 2025 08:20 PM
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Quote from Sampson0420 :
Ugh, after years of being in the AV industry, I've come to hate Yamaha... I need to give them another shot. Out of curiously, what do you like about those units?
im the same way.

Yamaha used to be solid.

These new AVRs are pretty lackluster in build quality/ sound quality, etc.
Aug 06, 2025 09:35 PM
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RobO1513Aug 06, 2025 09:35 PM
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This will likely be the cheapest way to get into Dirac Live ART by the end of the year but it'll still be close to $1000 in additional money for the upgrade.
Aug 06, 2025 09:43 PM
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lane32xAug 06, 2025 09:43 PM
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Looks like the deal is dead. All I see is $1299 now.
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fourml8rAug 06, 2025 10:05 PM
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Quote from BondT :
$300 addition for DIRAC full bandwidth? the
Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel AV Receiver - $699 - Free Shipping with Prime

seems like a better deal. comes with Dirac

You also need a special calibration mic that costs another $100 on the denon
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Quote from RobO1513 :
This will likely be the cheapest way to get into Dirac Live ART by the end of the year but it'll still be close to $1000 in additional money for the upgrade.
Depends on the perspective.
If someone took advantage of the last Denon/Marantz Dirac sale they got the bundle for $480.
If they do another 20% sale on ART release date.
Assuming the cost will be the rumored $300, that's another $240.
So more like $720 for the whole suite.

Now if you went Onkyo/Pioneer/Integra you're kinda SOL.
There is no hint they will be getting it anytime soon if at all.

You would have to switch brands and get a whole minimum $1k receiver + the $720.
Aug 07, 2025 06:20 AM
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FelipeAug 07, 2025 06:20 AM
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Quote from Sampson0420 :
Ugh, after years of being in the AV industry, I've come to hate Yamaha... I need to give them another shot. Out of curiously, what do you like about those units?
To my ears, the Yamahas sound a little crisper and more detailed and pair well with my Klipsch RP-600Ms. Also, I've had an RX-V685 for about five years and I'm used to the app interface and wireless surround function.

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