Denon AVR 3806 out!

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Finish Black and Silver
Equal Power Amplifiers 7ch
Power Output; Watts Per Channel 120
All Channels Rated @ 0.05 THD
All Channels Rated @ 0.08 THD –
THX Ultra2-Certified –
Low Impedance Drive Capability
High-Current/Discrete Amplifiers
Independent Power Supplies 4
Pure Audio Construction –
Front Panel A/B Speaker Selector –
Toroidal Power Transformer –
Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit – D.D.S.C - D
Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes – Analog Devices, HammerHead SHARC
Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes – Texas Instruments Aureus –
Processor(s) – Bit Depth and Type 32-bit Floating Point
Dolby Pro Logic IIx – with Cinema, Music, Game Modes
THX Post-Processing – DPL (4.0), DPL2 Cinema, DD/DTS (5.1), ES Discrete (6.1), ES Matrix, Neo:6 Cinema –
THX Ultra2 7.1 Cinema, Music and Game Modes –
THX Surround EX Decoding –
Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding
dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding
dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding
dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Modes
dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing
Dolby Headphone –
HDCD Decoder
Auto Setup Calibration
Auto/Manual Room Equalization
Audyssey MultEqxt Room Eq. with up to eight position setup –
Auto Setup Microphone Included/Type Y/Mold
AL24 Processing - All Channels AL24+
24-bit/192-kHz DACs – Burr-Brown PCM-1791 2/8ch
24-bit/192-kHz DACs - Analog Devices –
Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Bit Depth/Sampling Rate 24/192
Variable High/Low Pass Crossover Points (12/24dB) 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250
True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability
True 24-bit/192-kHz Digital Input Capability
Assignable Digital Inputs
Digital Input – DENON Link 3rd (SACD Ready)
IEEE-1394 Digital Audio Input/Output –
Digital Inputs: Coaxial 2
Digital Inputs: Optical 5
Digital Outputs: Optical 2
Digital to Analog REC Out
Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner 11
Phono Input
Source Function Renaming –
Analog Record Outputs 3
Front Panel A/V Inputs w/Cover * Composite and S-Video x* with Optical
Video Conversion –Composite to S-Video to Component
Video Conversion – Composite to S-Video to Composite
Video Conversion – Analog to HDMI –
Built In Time Based Correction –
DVI/HDMI Video Inputs – Compatible with 1.1 Spec. – Multi-Channel Audio 2 HDMI
HDMI Video Outputs 1
Composite Video Inputs –
Composite Video Outputs 3
S-Video Inputs 7
S-Video Outputs 3
Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth - *Assignable 3x100
Component Video Outputs 1
Dual Surround Mode Spkr. Selector
Icon-Based On-Screen Display
Front Panel System Setup Control
Personal Memory Plus
System Setup/Surround Parameters Lockout
6-Ch. External Analog Input –
8-Ch. External Analog Input
Audio Signal Delay (Sync. Audio with Video signal) – By source
Pure Direct/Direct/Stereo Modes on Digital/Analog inputs
Stereo/Direct Modes w/Pure Analog Path –
5-Channel Stereo Mode –
Video Game Mode –
Wide Screen 7.1 Mode 17.1
Mono Movie Surround Mode –
Rock Arena Surround Mode –
Matrix Surround Mode –
Jazz Club Surround Mode –
Virtual Surround Mode – For 2 Speakers/Headphones –
Multi-Channel Stereo Mode 5/6/7/9
DSP Effect Modes 7
Auto Surround Mode (Analog or Digital Input Type)
Active Center Channel In All Surround Modes
Banana Plug Speaker Terminals, All Channels
Cinema EQ
Front A/B Speaker Selector –
56 Station Auto-Preset Memory Tuning
Radio Data System (RDS) –
XM Satellite Radio 'Connect and Play' Ready – with optional antenna
Direct Function (Tone Bypass)
Volume Control Un-muting
Selectable Muting Levels (Full/-40/-20)
Video Select Control
RS-232 Port – Third Party Remote Controllers
RJ-45 Ethernet Port – Same Functionality as AVR-5805/4806 –
PC Setup and Control Capability –
IR Serial Remote In/Out terminals
+12v Trigger Output - Assignable –
Multi-Source/Multi-Zone (*Uses REC OUT) 3S/3Z
Pre-amp Outputs for Multi-Zone –
High Pass Filter for Multi-Zone Outputs –
Multi-Zone Pre-Amp Outputs – Selectable Output Levels Zone 3 fixed
Discrete Multi-Zone Composite Video Output - *S-Video also Zone 2 Only
Discrete Remote Power On/Off, Source Selection and Volume for Main and Second/Third* Zones *
Discrete Remote Source Selection for Zone 3
Assignable Amplifier Configuration of Surround Back Channels x With Volume
Speaker Time-Delay and Level Controls: L/R, Sub, C, Surr. L/R, Surround Back –
Relay-Controlled Protection Circuits
Pre-Amp Outputs
Microprocessor User Re-set
Detachable Power Cord
Subwoofer Peak-Level Limiter –
Pre-programmed (10 Devices) Glow Key Remote Control with Punch Through Commands –
Pre-programmed/Learning EL Remote with Backlighting and Punch Through Commands All New Version
Weight: In Pounds TBA
Width (inches) –
Height (inches) 6.7
Depth (inches) 16.9
 
DVI/HDMI Video Inputs – Compatible with 1.1 Spec. – Multi-Channel Audio 2 HDMI
HDMI Video Outputs 1

*Blink*...Where are they?
 
oh, they are using 3805's picture. i've already contacted denon about it. hopefully they'll upload the REAL 3806 picture soon.

the only thing i didn't like was no video conversion from HDMI to component to S-Video-Composite and backwards. 4306 and 4806 does it.
 
JediFonger said:
oh, they are using 3805's picture. i've already contacted denon about it. hopefully they'll upload the REAL 3806 picture soon.

the only thing i didn't like was no video conversion from HDMI to component to S-Video-Composite and backwards. 4306 and 4806 does it.
Click to expand...

Good point...

-tReP
 
If it's 2/3s as good as my 4806 it will be a steal at the cost it will be available for soon. I guess I am going to be selling/installing alot of these.

Love the XM connect and play feature as well, and the MultEQ processing is actually a benefit instead of something to be ignored.
 
well, it's like 3805 in every single way except those little additions. it's gonna sell for about $900 on pricegrabber. i'd rather save up $2,800 for the 4806. *almost* future proof... until the hollywood bastards decide we're gonna start using DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital True HD and all that BS. then we're gonna have another a/v receiver overhaul.
 
hm, we just got a 3805...is there any advantage in getting the 3806 besides the HDMI inputs?
 
The biggest reason to swap would be to get the Audyssey MultEQxt room eq/setup feature. Using the supplied microphone you take measurements from up to 8 seating positions in the room and the Audyssey software caluclates time delay, phase and a few other parameters to tailor the eq to your room. Short of a true real time full blown eq that has been correctly setup and balanced its the best eq I have ever heard on a reciever/pre-amp. The difference it made in sound was instantly noticable to my wife who is always relucatant to admit something sounds better than the previous thing I am upgrading from.

It also has the XM ready capabilities which means you purchase a $50 connect and play antenna and sign up for the service and you have XM.

The 2 things that are missing from the 3806 are as previously stated the lack of analog to hdmi conversion and the lack of an RJ45 plug for control/updates. The 4806/5805 are due to get a firmware upgrade at the end of the month (which the end user does have to pay for I might add which will allow the reciever to use thier network jack to stream internet radio and music from other networked devices.
 
but you have to pay a fee for the firmware upgrade. it's like $150 or 500 or somn. i forgot which. it ain't free.

as for the Eq. it's worthless. just another DSP. have you heard it? just another attempt@marketing nothing.

when i hear music through my a/v i never use those music modes. plain ole' stereo will do... unless it's SACD/DVD-Audio.
 
I stated directly in my reply that the end user would have to pay a fee for the firmware upgrade, estimated cost is 150-250 right now.

As far as the Eq goes have you heard it? I am not a fan of DSP modes at all but this is not merely a DSP mode to "re-create" an environment. It is used to smooth any peaks in the entire listening range, this greatly improves the soundstage and provides a much improved detail without adding any brightness. You realize this is actually an EQ and not just an environmental DSP correct?

I also only listen in stereo unless its a multichannel track and even in stereo there is an improvement to be heard.
 
yesh it is, but any post DSP (DSP stands for digital sound processing, and EQ is another step of DSP) is not good. of course, i'm guilty of heightening the treble&bass, but my a/v receiver allows for direct passthrough. my point is the songs have already been mastered to provide the best audio quality EQ, DSP and all that jazz. to add anything else on top of it is crazy.

and yesh, i've demoed it a few times in the stores from my fav. CDs. it's not what it's cracked up to be.
 
Use it in a room where there is a serious hump anywhere in the 100-300Hz range and notice the difference in sound quality and clarity. Any sound track / music or whatever is recorded with the audio as its originally intended however many rooms will easily change that just do to room modes and null and peak areas.

This is the great thing about this is that it will all come down to a matter of opinion. I feel its useful in rooms where there are problems that haven't been correct by true audio treatments.
 
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