Price Paid:  $1500.00 from Tweeter

Summary:
I''ve really enjoyed this receiver. Few flaws, but excellent sound with a very nice punch. Outstanding in 5.1 dolby digital with all dvds. Works very well with my Boston acoustics VR960L towers, VR12 center, PV1000 Subwoofer, and Micro 90X surrounds. I give it a 4.5 rating. I won''t buy anything, but Denon

Strengths:
Power, crisp sound, onscreen menu, It''s a Denon

Weaknesses:
Not enough digital outs, not 6.1 channels, or THX certified, Remote, It''s not the 5800AVR. Maybe someday.

Summary:
I borrowed the Denon to evaluate before purchasing. I A-B'ed with the Harmon Kardon AVR 7000 and the AVR beat the pants off it. My take is the Denon isn't bad for casual listeners, but to the discerning ear I'd go with the HK. Their stuff ROCKS...and with a nice Veladyne 15" sub you'll be knocked out. The Denon price/value was, in my opinion, way out of line. My take was it's more of a consumer unit with pro hype, where the HK really delivers.

Strengths:
Nice appearance.

Weaknesses:
Not enough clarity/power. I'm convinced they're over-rating their power.

Similar Products Used:
HK AVR-7000

Price Paid:  $750.00

Summary:
Handles all my AV needs without a hitch and plenty of power. Bot it at a close out when I couldn't afford to buy the 2001 model 3801. Pleased to find out how well built the receiver was and the simple operations. Not a lot of bells and whistles, just plain competent.

Strengths:
Well built and price

Weaknesses:
Not enuff optical inputs (only 1) and no 6.1 upgrade

Price Paid:  $850.00 from tweeter etc

Summary:
I picked up a onkyo 939 for 850.00, It's protection circuit would not handle my 4 ohm Fideks. I traded it outright for the 3600. It has never shut down and I have no other problems to report. My 2 favorite features are 5 Channel stereo, which releases 90 watts to each of my full range speakers, 2nd is the bi-wiring capabilities which allow me to run 2 full range towers for a center.
My system includes:
3 pairs Fidek 8301-AL towers
1 10 in. Jbl 100 watt sub
1 10 in. Jbl 10 watt sub
Toshiba dual disc Dvd layer
Yamaha natural sound 10 band EQ
The value for me i a five star,due to the unusual circumstances of how I got this receiver, but for everyone else, I give it a four. Overall ratig is a five, this unit cranks! It is a reliable machine which provides outstanding sound quality on all types of media, especially 5.1/DTS

Strengths:
Plenty of power. 5.1 is the best i've heard. Excellent construction

Weaknesses:
Remote is a bit bulky, lack of 6 channel inputs and worst of all has only 1 optical input.

Similar Products Used:
Onkyo tx-ds939, Denon avr2700, yamaha 995

Summary:
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