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Post by eiger on Dec 11, 2012 17:04:31 GMT -5
My Onkyo TX-SR805 served me well. Main reason for upgrading, was simple. As one builds and upgrades their system, the weakest component is highlighted. ;-) In reality, I really wanted something that allowed me for more HDMI sources, and I'm finally getting XT32 capability. I haven't decided if I still need my Velodyne SMS-1. It may go up for sale. Thoughts? Anyways, got a steal on it from Magnolia Hi-Fi (the local store) because it was on closeout due to the new 4500. This will be used as a pre-amp with XPA-5 on the main stage. Still, I'm psyched, and here's to hoping I'm Wow'd with the upgrade. I've never been a Denon owner, so I'm a little aphrensive, and hoping the learning curve doesn't take me longer than a day or two as I am hosting a movie night on Friday! Will try and get a picture once it makes its way into my rack.  |
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Post by jamrock on Dec 11, 2012 17:13:46 GMT -5
The only down side maybe how quickly do you master the learning curve.
Give it all you've got and enjoy ;D
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Post by twism on Dec 11, 2012 17:29:56 GMT -5
Nice grab. You will enjoy it.
My wife still uses my Old Onkyo 805, thing is a beast.
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Post by sorbe on Dec 11, 2012 17:59:12 GMT -5
Love it.. it pretty much has everything you could want including 11.2 support.
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Post by emovac on Dec 11, 2012 18:21:21 GMT -5
My Onkyo TX-SR805 served me well. Main reason for upgrading, was simple. As one builds and upgrades their system, the weakest component is highlighted. ;-) In reality, I really wanted something that allowed me for more HDMI sources, and I'm finally getting XT32 capability. I haven't decided if I still need my Velodyne SMS-1. It may go up for sale. Thoughts? Anyways, got a steal on it from Magnolia Hi-Fi (the local store) because it was on closeout due to the new 4500. This will be used as a pre-amp with XPA-5 on the main stage. Still, I'm psyched, and here's to hoping I'm Wow'd with the upgrade. I've never been a Denon owner, so I'm a little aphrensive, and hoping the learning curve doesn't take me longer than a day or two as I am hosting a movie night on Friday! Will try and get a picture once it makes its way into my rack. Did you actually steal it? Sealed A stock? Audioholics had them for $1299 on Black Friday. They sold out pretty quickly. Did you do better than that? Congrats. Nice AVR with dedicated prepro capabilities. |
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Post by bootman on Dec 11, 2012 18:27:33 GMT -5
A4L has referbs for $1200. If you got it new for that price, very nice.  You can use the SMS to see what x32 actually does before you sell it. (post pics of the graphs!) Good luck with it. This is one of Denon's best. |
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Post by djoel on Dec 11, 2012 18:30:19 GMT -5
I own one and it's a pretty capable receiver, heck it's darn close to the newer 4520 feature wise. So you got yourself a winner.
Good luck
Dan
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Post by eiger on Dec 11, 2012 18:44:18 GMT -5
My Onkyo TX-SR805 served me well. Main reason for upgrading, was simple. As one builds and upgrades their system, the weakest component is highlighted. ;-) In reality, I really wanted something that allowed me for more HDMI sources, and I'm finally getting XT32 capability. I haven't decided if I still need my Velodyne SMS-1. It may go up for sale. Thoughts? Anyways, got a steal on it from Magnolia Hi-Fi (the local store) because it was on closeout due to the new 4500. This will be used as a pre-amp with XPA-5 on the main stage. Still, I'm psyched, and here's to hoping I'm Wow'd with the upgrade. I've never been a Denon owner, so I'm a little aphrensive, and hoping the learning curve doesn't take me longer than a day or two as I am hosting a movie night on Friday! Will try and get a picture once it makes its way into my rack. Did you actually steal it? Sealed A stock? Audioholics had them for $1299 on Black Friday. They sold out pretty quickly. Did you do better than that? Congrats. Nice AVR with dedicated prepro capabilities. Heh, no didn't actually steal it. although would be fun if there were no consequences in life. I got it for $1100. I own one and it's a pretty capable receiver, heck it's darn close to the newer 4520 feature wise. So you got yourself a winner. Good luck Dan Thanks. Those were my thoughts exactly. There is a thread on AVS with side by side comparison between 4500 and 4311CI. $1500 difference not worth it. (for me). |
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Post by sharkman on Dec 11, 2012 18:46:46 GMT -5
I've been wondering about Denon lately myself. I've been using an Onkyo 876 as a pre-pro and would like to upgrade there maybe a year down the road. I don't know why, I'm not unhappy with Onkyo, it just seems that Denon's are a little more refined, at least at the higher end. If I go AVR, it would probably be Denon, but if I go processor, Integra or Emo if the XMC is all that.
To the OP, let us know your impressions!
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Post by eiger on Dec 11, 2012 18:48:44 GMT -5
I've been wondering about Denon lately myself. I've been using an Onkyo 876 as a pre-pro and would like to upgrade there maybe a year down the road. I don't know why, I'm not unhappy with Onkyo, it just seems that Denon's are a little more refined, at least at the higher end. If I go AVR, it would probably be Denon, but if I go processor, Integra or Emo if the XMC is all that. To the OP, let us know your impressions! Thanks. Being an Onkyo owner, I mostly agree with you. They make a decent product, but refinement/OSD is not their strongest point. ;-) Yea, I spent a lot of time debating over the same topics you are raising. I could have went the processor route. I would have then lost my rear surrounds, and that would have forced me to pick up another 2ch amp. Wasn't really willing to spend that much cash, (nor do I have rack space). Think this will serve me just fine as a pre-pro and take care of the back channels. the Emo was very tempting, but decided against for a few reasons. XT32 capability on dedicated pros is insane. The response I get from the reps is always, "but dude, it has fully balanced inputs, sound way more refined". Yeah, whatever. ;D |
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Post by ribbonking on Dec 11, 2012 19:56:14 GMT -5
I used an Onkyo TX-SR805 for the past 5 years and its fair to say that the OSD was not very advanced, to be polite.
I have an TX-NR818 now and the OSD is light years better than the 805 in terms of appearance.
Never had a Denon unit so I can't compare the two brands.
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Post by emovac on Dec 11, 2012 20:32:31 GMT -5
Awesome price. Congrats.
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Post by bootman on Dec 11, 2012 23:47:22 GMT -5
I've been wondering about Denon lately myself. I've been using an Onkyo 876 as a pre-pro and would like to upgrade there maybe a year down the road. I don't know why, I'm not unhappy with Onkyo, it just seems that Denon's are a little more refined, at least at the higher end. If I go AVR, it would probably be Denon, but if I go processor, Integra or Emo if the XMC is all that. To the OP, let us know your impressions! I'm pretty much in the same boat as you but I should be ready to upgrade a bit sooner closer to April. I'm thinking I should be able to get this or at least try the XMC by then. |
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Post by ngmitter on Dec 12, 2012 8:10:48 GMT -5
I got mine a few months ago for $1299 I think, and I still love everything about it. Here is a very helpful link for setting it up: batpigworld.com/wp/Also, I recommend connecting it up via ethernet and editing the settings on a computer or smartphone app such as AVR remote. It is much easier than messing with the Denon GUI to adjust the settings. The Denon 4311 has solved a lot of issues I had in the past with the Marantz SR8001 and UMC-1: - HDMI lock on - XT32 works amazing - Bass / subwoofer integration is superior than either of my previous receivers - Nice interface - Fast input changes - Front HDMI / audio input ports |
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Post by sorbe on Dec 12, 2012 12:12:31 GMT -5
I just wish the X32 calibration wasn't such rip-off. Everything else about the 4311ci is stellar.
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Post by twism on Dec 12, 2012 13:20:59 GMT -5
I just wish the X32 calibration wasn't such rip-off. Everything else about the 4311ci is stellar. Can you clarify...?  |
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Post by pbjsmalls on Dec 12, 2012 17:06:31 GMT -5
eiger-
I hope you'll let us know your experience once you're all settled in with your Denon. I posted a couple days ago asking advice on an Emo amp to go with my Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands and was told that the XPA-3 or 5 would serve me best (which is what you have, but I'm not driving the rears that you are).
I have the Denon 3311 (also, nearly stole it for just $350 from Magnolia about 2 years ago). I know that my speakers are begging for more love and Emotiva is likely to be the source of that love.
Speaking of love, I'd love to hear how it all works for you.
Thanks.
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