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I agree with the above - the 4311 would be an almost ideal choice. I own the 4311 and it will provide you with what you are asking and you should be able to find it on the street for $1500 or less (at least it was available at that price a year ago when I bought mine).

Key features for you:
- Newer version of your 3808 so you'll be familiar with it's usage & features
- True 11.2 channel support (with external amplification for two channels as it only has 9 amplified channels)
- Pre Amp mode which allows you to bypass the internal amps for full external amplification. NOTE: simply bypasses the amps and doesn't necessarily shut them off so it doesn't quite behave like a dedicated pre/pro
- Audyssey MutltEQ XT32 (includes SUB EQ XT) - provides dual sub calibration. NOTE: you need to take 8 measurements, not 32. 32 measurements are only taken if you purchase the professional Audyssey installer kit & software, which is probably a bit of overkill - but is possible with the 4311 as it`s compatible with the pro kit

Overall it`s a great product and highly recommended.

I did some surfing of the 4311 thread and it does appear to calibrate the two subs independently, at least the level and distance. It then, as I understand it, applies filters to both subs as if they were only one - after distance and level matching them both. So it would appear it's an ad hoc sort of thing.

It also looks like Denon skipped a model year due to the earthquake in Japan and they will be releasing the 4313 this spring. I may just wait a couple months and see what the 4313 brings to the table.

JB: Thanks for link. I did read that thread for a while, years back, but got lazy. It's too much like reading instructions.... But ya, you're right and I should get caught up now that I'm looking to move to today's tech.

It is also not uncommon for Denon to not produce the "upper" end series with new yearly changes. IIRC the 43 series is now their top receiver or at least I remember rumblings about them doing this; that is to say dropping the 48XX and 53XX series.

Geez, Mike, between a new processor and a new center... Did you get your Christmas bonus or something?

Don't forget the new projector and Oppo BR player lol. I had saved a few bucks (8K) for different wheels/tires for the Z and have since decided to wait a year in the event I trade it for C7-Z when they come out. All that aside, I haven't upgraded any of my HT stuff for about three years now.

Michael, i find that i get more hours of enjoyment from HT purchases as opposed to car purchases... I have a track car, as well as a dd/project car... While the track car is fun, i spend more time with the HT than i do with the track car. Wrenching is a good distraction though.

He just needs something to do while recovering....