Re: Pre-Pro options?
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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.
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Re: Pre-Pro options?
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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.
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Re: Pre-Pro options?
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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.
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
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Geez, Mike, between a new processor and a new center... Did you get your Christmas bonus or something?
bibere usque ad hilaritatem
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Re: Pre-Pro options?
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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.
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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.
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He just needs something to do while recovering....
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
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