Denon AVC-X3800H

[What Hi-Fi?]

A newly refined sound and future-proofed features make the AVC-X3800H tough to beat – even at its relatively high price.

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[barnsleydave]

I think this may find a niche where one doesn't currently exist, as an affordable pre-processor.
The addition of dirax and 4 sub outputs, mean adding a power-amp or 2could well be a much cheaper option that what currently exists for those wanting to move to separates.
Its always frustrated me that the cheapest pre-processor is about £2500.

You could start with this device on its own.
Then you could contemplate a 3 ch power amp for front 3 speakers and use the on-board amps for the surrounds and atmos, until funds permit otherwise.

I think this could be a very good and welcome move.

 

[kostas]

Unfortunately, with the price for Dirac 4 sub control and required microphone you add another 750 pounds!!!! So, it's not a cheap pre-processor! Cant find a reason to upgrade someone from 3700 witch costs half price!

 

[kostas]

A newly refined sound and future-proofed features make the AVC-X3800H tough to beat – even at its relatively high price.

Denon AVC-X3800H : Read more

With Dirac its double price! And friends who took 3800 faces a lot of problems in software upgrades, have you done this before your review?

 

[Gap•Dragom]

A newly refined sound and future-proofed features make the AVC-X3800H tough to beat – even at its relatively high price.

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Why don't these manufacturers add the final 2 stages of amplification? It would be a lot less expensive than an end user adding a 2 channel power amp.