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Home Theater Receiver
#206846 05/04/08 02:33 PM
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I'm the proud owner of the Axiom Epic 80 350 system and I 'm wanting to purchase a new HT Receiver and here are my 2 remaining choices so far.
NAD - T775
Denon- 3808
I like both of these but just need help on which is the better receiver. I don't think to many people know that much abot NAD Electronics, so if anyone has either of these your input will be greatly appreciated.


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Race #206851 05/04/08 02:51 PM
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Race, I don't know much about the NAD, but a cursory look at the website shows me that it's pretty similar to the 3808. Many of us here have the 3808, me included, and think it's one of the best out there right now.

It doesn't look like the NAD decodes any of the new sound formats, which is okay, because most Blu-ray players do that themselves (I think).

Either receiver will power your M80s just fine. Looks like one user review for the T775 likes the manual. Sadly, the Denon can't compete there. You're better off using the forum here rather than the manual to figure things out.


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St_PatGuy #206882 05/05/08 01:13 AM
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Race,

The "What is the best receiver" question is pretty much unanswerable.

The answer always boils down to 1) how much do you want to spend and 2) what features are important to you. Then you use your own ears to make the final judgment.

There will always be a spirited discussion about this one is bright and that one is laid back, but, at the end of the day, they all use copper. When you go out to do the research between 1 vs. 2, you will find 12 responses that give you 13 opinions.

If you are in the price range you are looking at for the 3808, picak ANY receiver around that price point with the features you want and you will be a happy guy.

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Ray3 #206886 05/05/08 01:33 AM
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I know nothing about the NAD...

My vote is def for the 3808 though. I love the networking ability and the GUI of the denon. The robust amplifier in the denon drives my epic 80/500 5.1 system very easily.

Buy the 3808 from 6ave.com though. If you call them and ask them for their best price they will sell it to you for $1098 shipped. (despite the webiste that shows the $1599 MSRP.)

6ave is an authorized denon dealer too.


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Race #206888 05/05/08 01:49 AM
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Bryan, as always, you should get a receiver with the features that you want at the best price that's within your budget. Applying that to the two units that you list, it would seem that the 3808 would be the clear choice, unless the 775 has some specific feature that you really want. Both notably have Audyssey MultEQ XT auto-calibration and room equalization; as to other features, the 3808 would, if anything, seem to be more fully-featured. The 3808 is readily available from authorized dealers such as J&R and 6thave for about $1100 delivered, while the 775 runs about twice as much. The 3808 would appear to be clearly the more cost-effective buy.


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JohnK #206910 05/05/08 11:35 AM
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Thank you to everyone who has responded so far,your opionion's are greatly appreciated. My main concern was the unit overheating or shutting down while trying to push the M80's,again thanks to everyone!


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Race #206911 05/05/08 11:41 AM
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After running my epic 80 system for a couple of hours (during either movies or music) The unit is not that hot. I can place my hand right on the top and it is only warm.

Save the extra cash and enjoy your denon!


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terzaghi #206918 05/05/08 12:41 PM
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+1 for Denon... I've driven it for hours on end and it's only warm, never hot.

Compare that to my PS3 after an hour of watching a movie and the top of the 3808 feels like an Arctic tundra in comparison (not that the PS3 is a good measuring stick, but suffice it to say, the Denon does not run overly hot)


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myrison #206978 05/05/08 04:41 PM
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Another vote for the 3808, after setting up one this weekend, I found this to be one well built receiver with all the bells and whistles.
Other than the manual I can't find any faults with the unit, the GUI is so good it almost makes up for the typical confusing Denon instructions.


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HomeDad #206986 05/05/08 05:14 PM
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3808. Great machine.


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