Rat,
I love the features of the 3805. I also invested in the Denon mike for auto set-up. And, it drives the 60's with no problem. Right now listening to K Loggins CD. -22.5 on the dial and 80-85 on the meter. Listening in direct mode - awesome range. I bought it refurbed on Ubid for 699 plus shipping. It has great features for video upconversion to component.
I am intrigued by the separatists and want to try an amp to see if there is truly a difference in sound quality. Also want to try bi-amping which gets high marks in several review columns. If there is a difference, I would probably recommend the 2805 with approximately the same features and an amp. But, I getting ahead. I think its worth the freight to try something like this at home.
I have 80's on the way and will be able to try both speakers. (Reminds me I need to get some banana plugs today so I'll have easy switch over for test.)
If I was going to buy another receiver only, it would be Denon 3805. Great features for the price.
