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With a powerful 140 watts into seven channels and a host of processing modes, the Denon AVR-4806 receiver is an extremely versatile home theater component.

Audio Video Revolution says:

There is a short list of manufacturers that come to mind when you’re considering building a high-end home theater on a budget, and Denon has to be close to the top of the list. With product offerings in just about every price range, the one word that has never been equated with Denon is “average.” While some high-end purists may balk at the idea of a receiver, Denon’s line-up has always performed above and beyond the masses and has done so in a very matter-of-fact sort of way, making many people ponder the need for separate components.

The AVR-4806 7.1 THX Ultra2 Certified receiver is the latest offering from Denon to challenge the idea that a receiver-based home theater can’t be state of the art. Retailing for $3,500, the AVR-4806 isn’t Denon’s flagship receiver. That title falls to the massive AVR-5805. However, I’ve seen many “flagship” receivers from other manufacturers that don’t begin to touch the AVR-4806’s lists of features and performance. Out of the box, the AVR-4806 is quite large at a little over 17 inches wide by seven inches tall and almost 20 inches deep. Be sure to brace yourself, because the AVR-4806 tips the scales at a whopping 52 pounds. Clearly, catchphrases like “lifestyle” or “mini” do not apply here. The AVR-4806 sports an attractive semi-gloss black finish (also available in silver) from stem to stern and the faceplate is fairly barren in terms of controls. In fact, minus the two large dials that control function and volume, the AVR-4806 has only nine small buttons visible on its face. If you’re searching for manual controls, you’ll find them neatly hidden behind the large aluminum faceplate just below the AVR-4806’s FLD (Fluorescent) display. Along with the on-dash controls…more