Denon 1803 @ goodguys.com ~ $450 shipped (1 Viewer)

[Albert_L]

The receiver I have been patiently waiting for is available at goodguys.com for $450 shipped and no taxes(after 10% off). Pretty good price, I wouldn't expect to find it for much less when it hits the streets.

The receiver is suppose to ship on or about 09/11. I will probably order one after calling 6th Ave.

Just wanted to update everyone else who has been waiting for this receiver.

 

[Aaron H]

I saw the 1403 and 1603 on their site yesterday, too. I'll have to check back and take a look at the 1803. It wasn't up as of yesterday.

Aaron

 

[Kevin*R]

Denon gurus,

Other than watts, what are the major differences that distinguish the Denon 1802 or 1803 and the 2802? They appear to have comparable thd performance (.05%).

 

[Aaron H]

I don't believe the 18xx series has pre-outs, which the 2802 does.

Aaron

 

[Kevin*R]

Thanks Aaron!

 

[Joe Hsu]

hmph, so the 1803 still doesn't have pre-outs? That's what I was hoping they'd add, but I guess they don't have much reason. H/K 320 it is for me, then.

 

[Scott Bourden]

The front three channels and the sub have pre-outs, but the rears do not. Fine for my usage (my 1802 has no trouble powering my mini-monitor's in back) but I can see this being something others wouldn't be happy with.

 

[Aaron H]

Looking at the rear pannel of the 1803 on Denon's site, I only see a sub pre-out. But maybe I'm missing something.....

Aaron

 

[Paul Clarke]

I only see pre-outs for the Front L-R...and Sub, of course.

 

[Aaron H]

Where on the back pannel are the front pre-outs located?

From the Denon 2802 description:
7.1 Pre-amp outputs (LF/C/RF/SL/SR/SBL/SBR/Sub)

From the 1803 description:
Subwoofer Pre-out, with Variable Cross-over points(80/100/120Hz)

Aaron

 

[Juan M]

2802: 6.1 with 7.1 pre-out plus multi-zone L/R pre-out
1802: 5.1 with L/R/C + sub pre-out
1803: 6.1 with only sub pre-out plus multi-zone L/R pre-out
so it looks like the 1803 gained an additional amp, 6.1 decoding, and multi-zone in exchange for the 3 front pre-outs that the 1802 had
http://usa.denon.com/catalog/products.asp?l=1&c=2

 

[DarrinH]

Oh where, Oh where are the new Denon's
Oh where, Oh where can they beeeeeee....
I am forcibly hanging on for the 2803, and gritting my teeth at the same time.
My theater got zapped by a bolt of lightning so I have been without for a month so far. The new models will not be out until late September?

 

[Paul Clarke]

Hi Aaron,

I see a L-R out at the top of the Digital column that does not match with any input. I can't read the darn printing due to photo detail and unfortunately zooming in doesn't help at all. I can't figure out what else these would be.
Sorry for any confusion.

EDIT: Whoops! Just figured it out...they're the Zone 2 Stereo outputs. Sorry.:b

 

[Albert_L]

6th Ave does not have it listed yet...

Not having pre-outs is making me reconsider but I don't think I will be needing more power. Tough decision.

 

[Russ Dunn]

The 1802 is .08 THD and the 1803 is .05 (a little better)
I heard the 1803 would be 90 watts x6??
New Remote!!!!!!

Is Multizone so you can have a different volume for the B speakers?

Russ

 

[Denis K]

Also, looks like the 1803 lacks the OSD that the 2802 has.

 

[Albert_L]

Does the Onkyo 600 or H/K 320 have OSD? That feature is important to me.

 

[Paul Clarke]

I believe OSD is a given on every H/K. Certainly the 320 has it. Don't know about the Onk.

Edit: the 600 has OSD. Do yourself a favor...go with H/K.