Denon 4308 Did i get a good deal or have i missed something

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I have just purchased a denon 4308 and the firmware update to make it the 4308a model for £1280, i am new av world but it just seemed to good to miss. have i missed something or was my judgement right.

 

[Andy Clough]

Sounds like a reasonable deal to me. The AVR-4308 was £2000 originally, which is why we gave it 4 stars, not 5. The performance is excellent with movies, but we didn't reckon it was worth twice the cost of rivals such as the £1000 Onkyo TX-SR875. Makes more sense at the price you paid.

 

[Andrew Everard]

...Although you can of course find the Onkyo 875 for £500 with minimal hunting...

 

[Anonymous]

Well noted Andrew. Shocking news to hear about Pioneer pulling the plug on the Plazma TV market by the way. Being of a 'middle England, middle income demograph' I have just bought a Panasonic TH50PZ81 @£1,150., a Pioneer DV-LX50 Player @ £200. and a Marantz ES7001 soundbar @ £400 (all courtesy of the July 2008 What HiFi mag!). -- Thought I would wait 6 months then buy the 'best buys' at more affordable prices! -- PLEASE FORGIVE MY IGNORANCE but do I need an AMP as well?? (I am looking at the SONY STR-DA2400ES (£400) or either an ONKYO TX-SR875 (£500) or an ONKYO TX-NR905 (£700).. If I need an AMP, which of these three would best complement my system?? Any advice would be most welcome! With kind regards from Lincoln. Alan. (new novice member T8).

 

[Andrew Everard]

If you go for an amp, you'll also need a set of speakers, and you won't need the Marantz soundbar.

I'd stick with the soundbar for now and think about an amp (or receiver) and speakers later.

 

[Anonymous]

.. Just got back from my supper! Very much obliged Andrew. Regards. Alan.