Is there any much difference between the x3800h and x4800h in actual? though x4800h is made in japan. If i want 5.2.2 setup minimum with sony oled tv apple tv 4k device. Will x4800h drive power hungry tower speakers like from wharedale/dali etc or it will be same as x3800 would drive?
According to Amir's measurements (found on the first post of the 3800 and 4800 review threads):
4800 max power was 134W into
8 ohm, 2-channels driven (125W per the box)
3800 max power was 114W into
8 ohm, 2-channels driven (105W per the box)
They both clearly punch above their advertised spec but even more telling is the following:
4800 max power was 175W into
4 ohm, 2-channels driven
3800 max power was 168W into
4 ohm, 2-channels driven
As many of us own speakers that are nominally 4 ohm or dip into that range often, is the above enough to justify a $800 MSRP difference (street price differential might be worse as the 3800 can be found much cheaper whereas the 4800 is rarely discounted)?!!! Yes, there is a SINAD difference but as some of us believe, in this segment you won't hear the difference! If you ever want to take a dive into the Dirac line of products, both the 3800 and 4800 support the same level of Dirac capability.
Oh and don't get me started on "Made in Japan"...