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Denon AVR-X4800H 125W 9.4-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver $1449
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I've been mulling over upgrading our Onkyo RZ900 and been reluctant because the toroidal transformer outputs really good clean sound. Didn't think the RZ50 was an upgrade since it's lower power and then research on the new tech like room correction. So the room correction is the major upgrade from what we got and people seem to look into DIRAC. I think the ones with DIRAC are- Pioneer, Onkyo, Yamaha and Integra. Integra seems to be the best bang for buck or minimal upfront cost to get DIRAC. The only issue with DIRAC is you must pay for the subwoofer or bass correction which is $300. I don't know which receivers (if at all) have that already bundled from the ones I mentioned.
The other room correction that is arguably better than DIRAC is A1EVO which is under Audessey. The ones I know that have it are Marantz and Denon (this receiver). The room correction is only $20 as an app and I think it's best ran on a laptop. Might be inconsistent running it on a phone but don't quote me on that.
A lot of people were looking at the AVR X3800 which is cheaper than this model and it's the same DACs. this 4800 is made in Japan though, while the 3800 is Vietnam/Thailand. The Onkyos have been on sale previously (RZ30 and RZ50). I missed the deal back in spring for the RZ50. Hardly seen the Marantz Cinema 50 or Cinema 30s on sale on here (lower number seems to indicate the higher end model FYI). This 4800 seems to have been around $1299 but will probably never see that price again. The last FP sale was this very same price. I might pull the trigger on this receiver.
But all the info I gave above is from reading two SD threads out of laziness instead of searching and reading around in the AV Forums or other forums. Someone here may need to correct or verify info but I just summarize two previous deal threads after going through multiple pages of the RZ50/30 and X4800 deals.
edit: adding info- This receiver has BOTH Audyssey and DIRAC!
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Yeah. I saw that part that you mentioned about the external power in the other thread. that it's better to go for external power than invest on it built into the receiver. Was more interested in longetivity because this model is made in Japan. But already factoring the prices 6 months or a year from now. These units are priced like the last sale and it's from existing stock that were not shipped in. So once these are gone, new stock comes in (or a newer model), then the prices will go up because of the current conditions in regards to tarifss/taxes/inflation. So another sale could end up being $1550 or $1600 for all I know. and the new sale price for the 3800 could end up being $1100.
This is how I've been running the RZ900 to get the height channels. Need an external amp. the problem is, it seems to be flawed and not discrete. It sounds like the height channels have the same sound as the rear channels. But yes, running with this 4800 means I won't even need an external amp at all. The room correction would be a huge upgrade since I've had the RZ900 with just AccuEQ.
5 year warranty and Dirac onboard at no extra charge
If you have a large area, lower efficiency speakers and want a 1 box solution the Onkyo RZ70 is hard to beat for the pricing. I think I saw a deal for $1800 recently
Audioholics says its the best AVR under $3500
I say its the best one under at least $4000 MSRP
if you want a 1 box solution
You would be hard pressed to ever need more than some of the PAC AVR's provide like the Onkyo RZ70
It benches higher than its published spec( according to Audioholics). It comes very close to the $6500 Denon A1H in power
I have had a dedicated pre/pro connected via XLR's connections to separate amps for years now
But at some point, when I downsize homes, I will probably move to a 1 box solution, and I am pretty sure the Onkyo RZ70 would fit the power needs I have
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if you want a 1 box solution
You would be hard pressed to ever need more than some of the PAC AVR's provide like the Onkyo RZ70
It benches higher than its published spec( according to Audioholics). It comes very close to the $6500 Denon A1H in power
I have had a dedicated pre/pro connected via XLR's connections to separate amps for years now
But at some point, when I downsize homes, I will probably move to a 1 box solution, and I am pretty sure the Onkyo RZ70 would fit the power needs I have
Please stop replying to everyone but supermanrob and make this thread interesting!
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