Denon AVR-3805 Receiver Review
Denon AVR-3805
Summary
- Product Name: AVR-3805
- Manufacturer: Denon
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: June 08, 2004 20:00
- MSRP: $ 1200
- Specifications
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Surround Formats: Dolby Digital Surround EX, Pro Logic IIx (Cinema, Music and Game Modes), dts ES Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1, dts Neo:6, dts ES 96/24, HDCD
DSP: Analog Devices HammerHead SHARC 32 bit floating point DSP processor
Power Ratings
120 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, <.05%THD)
160 watts per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, <.7%THD)Audio DACs: 16 Burr-Brown PCM-1791 24-bit/192 kHz on all eight channels, in differential configuration
Audio ADCs: 24-bit/192 kHz Burr-Brown PCM-1804 on all Stereo analog inputs (Not EXT. Inputs)
Crossover: 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 200, 250Hz
Remote: EL backlighting pre-programmed/learning remote
Video Inputs: 3 (assignable) 100MHz Component Video, 7 sets composite and s-video inputs
Video Outputs: 100MHz Component video output, 3 composite and s-video outputs, Multi-Zone composite video output
Audio Inputs: 7.1 external wide bandwidth (100 kHz) multi-channel inputs, 5/7 Channel Stereo, DENON Link 3rd (SACD & DVD-Audio compatible), 7 assignable digital inputs (5 optical, 2 coaxial), 10 analog inputs
Audio Outputs: 2 optical digital outputs, 2 multi-zone stereo pre-amp level audio outputs, fixed or variable level
Additional Connections: RS-232C port for third party control Systems, remote I/O ports, 2 assignable +12V triggers, detachable power cord
Dimensions: 17.1" W x 6.7" H x 16.4" D
Pros
- DENON Link 3rd Edition
- Component video up-conversion with OSD
- Three (3) HDTV-compatible component video inputs
- Can bi-amp front speakers for 240 wpc (5.1 only)
- Bass output in 2-channel direct mode!
- Lip Sync delay
- Can monitor video other than audio source
Cons
- Auto Setup doesn’t set crossover point
- No IEEE 1394/Firewire interface
- Aggressive Room EQ (boosts up to +9 dB)
- No digital sources output to Zone 2/3
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