Denon AVR4802R or ?? Please Help ! (1 Viewer)

[Suren]

Hi,
I've been trying to decide on a receiver for my HT (Movies and Music). I have a set of Paradigm Reference(studio 100s,studio cc & servo 15...etc ) series speaker setup. I'm thinking of getting the Denon avr4802R, am I going over board on the receiver ? On the other hand I don't want to spend more than $1200 if I don't have to... I was even thinking about the HK AVR7200.

Can someone please help me out here, all suggestions and comments are appreciated.

Thanks a lot in advance.

 

[Suren]

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[Suren]

Since I don't get any response from anyone, may be I should ask this...

Does anyone has Paradigm Reference series speakers for their HT system ?

Which Receiver would you recomend for a price limit of $1200 ?

thanks.

 

[Wayne Ernst]

You can find the Denon AVR-4802R from an "authorized" source? Is it new??

 

[itai]

with these speakers, a 4802 is the least you can use.
i mean, these are big, quality speakers, that deserve good amplification.
1200 seems low for 4802, no?
btw, my 3802 is doing a good job driving studio's 60's.

 

[Ted Pugh]

Suren,

The 4802R is a quality receive which will give you great sound at a pretty good price. I have owned the 4802 for 2 years now and it runs and sounds great. I upgraded the amplification to a B&K 200.5 which opened up the Denon evenmore. Hope this helps.

Ted

 

[Jason Brent]

I think in the end, you'll probably end up with seperate amplification for your speakers...the 100's especially.

Keeping that in mind, I think either one of those receivers will be OK for your setup.

 

[Percell]

Suren,
I'm sorry that I read your post late, but I do have the 4802r as well. Before I tell you what I think about this piece of equipment, let me just say that any receiver is the key to a great HT sound. The 4802r is a GREAT receiver. I have it for about six months and I am not sorry that I have bought it. My speakers are the B&W 603 series and they really don't need a sub especially when I am playing SACDs. I have demo the Denon many times and my freinds are impressed as well. Good luck!

 

[Steven Simon]

I have the 3803 with Paradigm Reference speakers, but I do power the front three with Parasound Amps... One HCA 1500 2 x 200 watts, and one Monoblock 150 Watts for the Studio CC...

The preamp section on the 3803 sonically sounds fabulous to my ears...

 

[Suren]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

I think getting the 4802R would be ideal and could add additional power amp later on.

Does anyone know that denon will be coming out with a newer version of the 4802r soon ? I've started seeing the avr1804.... I wish they could come up with the next generation with the video switching between component and composite.

Does anyone know any good e-tailer with good prices on denon ? I think I have move my budget to $1600 to get the 4802R.

thanks.

 

[Ted Pugh]

Suren,

I believe Denon will be coming out with the 4804 starting in late Jan. or Feb. of 04. I am sure they have taken care of the video switching and probably the bandwidth to match the 5803 or at least the 3803. Hope this helps.

 

[Suren]

Thank you all for your help.

Now I'm off to finding a good deal on a 4802r. Anyone has any suggestions ?? any good places online that you'd good experiense with ?

thanks again.