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DENON AVR-4802R AV Receiver

Fireball of a receiver!

Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity says:

In the seemingly lucrative midrange receiver market ($1000-$2000), product zeal is fostered. The price point just happens to be one which is, for most of those buying, a substantial investment. Its natural then that an enthusiast will “defend” their choice, regardless of how or why it was made. No one wants to think they could have made a better purchase.

While I’ve tired of fighting the misinformation of internet forums, I do still lurk on them and noticed: Whenever someone mentions or suggests an A/V receiver to someone else, a third party always seems to show up with the proverbial “my Denon is better” comment.

Truth is, I’ve never spent any real time with a Denon beyond the floor show presentations at trade shows. When our Editor-in-Chief told me he was having a Denon THX Ultra2 unit sent up to Canada for me to go over, I was thrilled to finally give them a shakedown and see what substance there was to this loyalty of owners…more