Finally! My brand new Denon 3806 has arrived!! Replacement of my Onkyo 605 sold here 2 months ago. Below are my considerations why I chose this receiver over other Denon's current models & brands despite it has been phased-out already. Hope I made the right decision.
1. Not willing to spend over a thousand dollars for Denon 3809 that can decode lossless audio, I don't mind at all because i'm using a PS3 as BD player. Bought this receiver for USD800.
2.It also features HD connectivity like HDMI (1.1a) 2in/1out, can upconvert video signals, has audyssey multieQT(6 zones), has basically all the features of 3808 except for HD decoding & higher version of HDMI 1.3a but half the price.
3. My impression for higher end models has the capability to "
DRIVE HARD" my Wharfes 9series compared to Onkyo 605 w/c sounded a lame duck receiver(sorry) when it was paired with the wharfes.
4. Finally, sana nagamot na yong curiosity ko na mas maganda tumunog mga higher models compared to entry to mid-models..
For now, hindi ko pa na-set up kasi yong banana plug ko ay twin at hindi pasok. Hindi pala pwede yon, you need the individual plugs like the one ToYO1 was selling.
Cheers!!!
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