Impatient - any word on release dates for HK AVR-7200 or Denon AVR-2803? (1 Viewer)

[MikeMcGrew]

The 2803 is now available from what I understand. All the info is on their website. What did you want to know about it???

 

[Eric_E]

Oh, thanks, Mike! I hadn't checked in a few weeks. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Mike Up]

You can buy it today here. You can also gain a lot of information at their on-line store on this model

I've done some research and I'm made a list of differences between the AVR-2803 and the AVR-3803.

AVR-2803 is similar to AVR-3803 but does not have

1)192/24 Burr Brown DACs, has 96/24 Analog Devices DACs
2)Pure Direct Mode, just Direct mode
3)Alpha 24 processing
4)Component Up-conversion
5)On-screen menus through component video output
6)2 optical digital outputs, only 1 optical digital output
7)5 optical digital inputs, only 4 optical digital inputs
8)Digital audio delay
9)110 watts/ch. into 8ohms, instead has 90watt/ch.
10) Dual surround speaker mode, instead offers 2 pairs of front speaker outputs
11) DDSC
12) Zone 2 composite video output
13) LCD programmable/learning backlit remote, instead has programmable/learning remote with glow buttons and without LCD screen.
14) Capability of accepting 192/24 bit digital signals, only 96/24 bit signals with it's 24 bit/96 kHz Digital Interface Receiver (circuit which detects the differing digital signals) .

Happy listening.

 

[Nicklas]

Have just seen that the 7200 is available in April on Onecall.
one more month to wait

 

[Charles M Berry]

I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but I saw a full page ad for Onecall in Sound and Vision today, which featured the HK 7200. I figure this is another small, but good sign of its eventual release.

FYI: Nothing new from HK in the last couple of days as far as promotional info or firm release dates go. :frowning: If HK takes too long, I may just have to spend twice as much and get that gorgeous Sunfire Ultimate Receiver.

 

[Mark All]

Onecall has the price set at $1999 now, but no stock in yet. This is higher than the projected price, but seems fair considering the features put into the unit--especially bass management for DVD-A and SACD. I guess this really is the replacement for the AVR8000 Harman said they were going to keep as their flagship receiver.

 

[Kevin C Brown]

That BM on the analog inputs is almost definately digital.

The same "triple crossover" used for DD/DTS/CD, etc.

I'm hoping the high passed portion is kept in the analog domain though.

 

[Charles M Berry]

The HK 7200 is now available!!!!

It's advertised on Onecall for $1999.00 and "in stock", even though HK website still doesn't say its out yet.

Who's gonna get the first one??

 

[Charles M Berry]

Hey, remember all those cool HTF special offers for other HK recievers, are there any plans for deals on the 7200 for forum members?

 

[Gabriel_Lam]

But of course. I'll get you guys a special price on the 7200 in a day or two.

 

[Charles M Berry]

Awesome, keep us updated Gabriel.

Do you think you could put a picture of the back of the avr-7200 up on your website, or have one of your salesguys ask HK if they could add one to there site?

Thanks in advance

 

[Gabriel_Lam]

OK, starting midnight tonight, Home Theater Forum will be able to get you an AVR7200 for $1529.15 including FedEx 3rd day shipping.

I'll update here with a purchase link later.



If you want a bigger picture, I'll check around.

 

[Charles M Berry]

Holy S**t, I think I am gonna have to buy that mother!!

Talk about a fast response, thank you Gabriel!!! The pic is impressive, to say the least .

I was going to wait a few days/weeks to see if some members with more money to burn than a poor college punk like me bought it, so I could hear the feedback before I sold a kidney. But now you've gotten the best of my willpower :frowning: . I think the Mastercard is going to have to come out of the wallet just around midnight.

As a side note; about how many of these units do you have, since none of the other authorized dealers seem to have them in stock yet.

 

[Gabriel_Lam]

There are actually only a few units right now. It's through OneCall, so it's fully authorized by Harman International. They're actually the first one in the nation to get this receiver.

 

[MikeMcGrew]

Hey Charles, can you really sell a kidney??? I mean, I have two right. How many kidneys does a guy need anyway??? What's the going rate for a healthy kidney? Do you think I will be able to afford a decent amp too? Who do I have to call to get this kind of info? Is there a doctor in the house??? Just kidding (sort of). That sure seems like a great price though. I'll probably be delivering pizzas here real soon.

 

[EmilioS]

WOW,
That sounds like a deal to me count me in..

 

[Gabriel_Lam]

Here's the link:

AVR7200 for $1529.15 Shipped

Good until 3/25/03 at 11:59pm or until supply runs out.

Edit: Hmm, for some reason, it's adding $10.60 shipping. I'll call them in the morning and get that corrected.

 

[MikeMcGrew]

Well that was quick eh.

 

[Gabriel_Lam]

Did you get in? If not, email me offline about it. Email

 

[David G Greene]

lOOKS NICE. lIKE MY 110 & MY 220.