Chris, I can tell you that years ago, I was impressed with the tech info that HK put out that others did not (for obvious reasons) - slew rate, rise time, negative feedback, ultrawide bandwidth - all of these affect the overall SOUND of the receiver. I was pleased with HK, then got talked in...
Well, it looks like he should wait and evaluate the HK. Many kick their heat and build quality, but many can tell you once you own one, and appreciate the significant improvement in sound quality, you will never go back. Marantz is similar. Good luck!!
You mention they ordered your third Rotel? That must tell you something - there is a problem somewhere - either with Rotel or with your desire for the sound quality. Do not settle for something you do not like. As with some of the other comments, here is my take on the evaluation: HK is...
John, First, it is the switching that has the wear and tear. Secondly, the power up and power down impact electronics rather than letting it idle. Ask any electronics shop and they will tell you to leave it on rather than on and off, on and off. Finally, an excellent example is a light...
It is the reoccuring on and off that takes more wear and tear on equipment than just leaving it on all the time. Your only exception would be video, where you probably want to turn off the monitor each evening. Ditto for computers. Finally, be sure you have all equipment tied in to brand...
Just don't run the fireplace without a deflector shield sitting on the mantle to deflect the heat. Rising heat from a fireplace impacts a plasma TV, especially when on. Good luck!!
It must be all in what one is comfortable with. I looked at the following and found flaws with all - Yamaha - harsh, bright sound HK - build quality and heat issues Denon - extremely thin sound quality Pioneer - thin sound quality - some say the Elite line is smoother Onkyo - Reliability...
I built our home 2 years ago and we did whole house audio - speakers in the ceiling in the kitchen, family room, and outside. We hid the receiver and CD player in the pantry. It is an entry level HK. The format is laid out as one feed to each set, with a managing volume control for each set in...
The same units are also on the Amnerican Express Rewards program - for free - if you have enough points. Actually, the point requirement is not that high - if you want Denon.
So what about owners of the 3805 - any comments?? Also, a key might be what speakers you are running. Please let us know a good/great combo with 3805. Thanks
Tom_Mack, I am not clear on your perception of the Denon. You state: Brighter receivers: Integra 7.1, Yamaha 2400, Yamaha 596 Neutral receivers: Denon 3805, Marantz 8200 Warmer receiver: H/K 525(?), Denon 3802 How can 2 different Denon models sound completely seperate? Don't you think...
It has been about a year since I have looked for in wall speakers. It apprears to be a growing category for almost every manufacturer from Infinity to Polk to Klipsch to Martin Logan to DnyAudio. Anyone know the latest? Who has the best sound for music and movies - something that I can have...
Wayne, Please elabrate on my situation. I have cable, but do not use the cable boxes. We simply go direct in to the TV set with the coax cable, as most channels are unscrambled and we watch a lot of DVD. So will I get on screen display and how? As you might suspect, we have the DVD...
I need to know if this will work. Some in ceiling speaker manufacturers make a ceiling speaker designed for small areas, that actually have 2 tweeters and one woofer. The tweeters shoot out at oposite diirections, providing the stereo imaging. What I want to do is replace my 2 ceiling...