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Denon AVR-X4800H released for Sale
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Hey FrankieD,
No, I have a 5 channel external amp running the LCR and the 2 pair of side surrounds running in parallel.
Sorry, I edited it just before you answered. Which Amp are you using?
I using an Outlaw 5000 based on Gene's review on Audioholics.
wseroyer
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Now that the x3800h has Auro 3D, I really don't see the point of the x4800h. It's got one more HDMI port (7 instead of 6), 2 more 12v triggers, component and composite video 20w more of power, 2 line display, and a better looking front for $800 more. better to spend that $800 on a external amp in my opinion that 20w will get you maybe 1db More in output.
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sask15
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RF AIR you must be itching to get your 4800 from testing. Any updates on when it might be done? Thanks
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Amir has it and my free return warranty period has 4 weeks until it expires with Denon. I have sent a message to Amir. I've asked if his schedule will allow him to test it soon.
I would like time to test the AVR for myself before I decide if I will keep it or return it for refund. It should be soon, hopefully.
sask15
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Ya I can imagine you are wanting to give it a try yourself. . Should be real soon then hopefully. thanks
soundofsilence
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Looks amazing lets hopeing it measures well. Competitive price too
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Amir responded, he needs another week. I knew he had a lot on his plate before he could get to the 4800. Next week for sure!
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With the AL32 Processing, Jitter Clock and the effort to make a clean signal path with low noise/vibration in the redesign and with Monoblock Amps, I think we could see something of an improvement over the X3800H results. It should have a better performance, on paper.
And for price...Measure well is a relative term. In terms of absolute numbers in the SINAD, IMD, SNR kind of tests, we should lower our expectation because there are nothing remarkable about the 4800 that indicate it would measure better. It may have a couple dB advantage difference because of better PCB layout, shielding etc., but there is almost 0 chance it will do better. The X4700H never did better than the X3700H, or X3600H anyway.
The only part that it will clearly do better, though not significantly better, is, it will output more into 8/4 ohms because of the slighly larger power supply. I would like to be surprised, but just want to manage my expectation. Thanks again to RF Air, and Amir for making this happens so quickly.
Any updates from Amir yet?With the AL32 Processing, Jitter Clock and the effort to make a clean signal path with low noise/vibration in the redesign and with Monoblock Amps, I think we could see something of an improvement over the X3800H results. It should have a better performance, on paper.
sask15
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I have been watching too for the review. Should be any day now.
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I messaged Amir a reminder this weekend as he requested. It should be any day now.
sask15
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I don’t know how you do it. I would be getting antsy after waiting for its release as it is. Thanks again.
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I consider this service from @amirm a gift. What he reveals will provide empirical results and the criteria to make a decision if the X4800H is worth keeping without a sense of Buyers Remorse. I am antsy, especially now that my HT is torn down.
I appreciate and marvel at Amir's abilities and his contributions to all of us. This review will be important to the ASR community and we'll get another snapshot from Denon. We'll see if their new design build and "Made in Japan" bears any results as it's been stated by Denon.
I consider this service from @amirm a gift. What he reveals will provide empirical results and the criteria to make a decision if the X4800H is worth keeping without a sense of Buyers Remorse. I am antsy, especially now that my HT is torn down.
I appreciate and marvel at Amir's abilities and his contributions to all of us. This review will be important to the ASR community and we'll get another snapshot from Denon. We'll see if their new design build and "Made in Japan" bears any results as it's been stated by Denon.
Remember, given the limitation of the same dac chip, but better layout/build quality, it will be about 1 to 2 dB better in pre out/dac SINAD than the 3800, so expect that, but hope for better. Then you can then relax while waiting.
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