 Re: Help a fellow Axiom owner pick a new AVR.
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I went through the same waffling. Sided with the $1100 Denon. Don't think I'll regret it. I did strongly consider the Marantz, but given the J&R deal, it was a no-brainer.
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Re: Help a fellow Axiom owner pick a new AVR.
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I'll have to go with the 3808 also, my brother in law received his today from 6th ave. for that price Imho it is the best receiver out there.
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
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Sorry, I posted the Marantz option to compare and contrast with the Onkyo (that seemingly has better specs). I’ve read about the sync issues with the Onkyo, but it doesn’t seem to be across the board.
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Re: Help a fellow Axiom owner pick a new AVR.
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This is what I'm trying to figure out. Why go with the Denon or Marantz? What do those two brands do that is so much better than the Onkyo? Is this just brand loyalty or are the parts used really that much better?
Last edited by JLunden; 05/02/08 09:31 PM.
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More past history of Denon being rock solid and able to run 4 ohm(and less) loads with much less heat issues, other than that I don't know.
Jason
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More past history of Denon being rock solid and able to run 4 ohm(and less) loads with much less heat issues, other than that I don't know. And that's the problem. Should I really spend $700 extra on something because of past track records? Does Onkyo have a history of sucking?
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Michael, is 6th Ave an authorized online dealer?
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6ave is a certified Denon dealer.
Looking at the Onkyo I think I would buy it, they have it spec'd down to 3 ohm(THX cert. says it has to) and has all the decoding anyone should need. Just make sure you have a few inches of cleareance all around it.
Jason
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Would you explain "spec'd down." 
Last edited by JLunden; 05/02/08 10:52 PM.
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Michael, is 6th Ave an authorized online dealer? Rick, they are authorized for all the products they sell, they are also listed on Denon's site as an authorized online E-tailer.
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