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Benjamin
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: April 11, 2013
Bottom Line: Thanks ya all for the various reviews.I have been a music lover since my teens.Base on this idea i v personally befriended many vintage audio shop owners just to have a feel of good music!Well, since i'm from Ghana and limited to audiophile brands,i have over the years heard most of the Japanese 'cheap' stack hifi i'v always wondered how music would sound on a gud gear.one day while having a gud ride in town ma cousin who is in the audio hobby said he's found this bad boy AVR 4306 for 103 bucks i quickly reviewed it on my phone and head straight to the seller's because it's very rare gettin' such gear in a vintage shop in Ghana.!i bought it right away without lookin' back cause the guy could change his mind any time soon.LOL.In fact he has no idea of the set.I took the gamble with a wide smile & lifted this bad boy home.well,the set up was not too difficult cause i own Yamaha DSP A3090.Once i hooked this bad boy to Polk SDA 1C,i knew the sound quality BLEW the Yammy away!sound quality is cystal clear and this bad boy doesnt break a sweat driven these huge Polkies.IMHO,this receiver has body,hug sound stage,and more power to spare.I will keep it for a long time until i lay ma hand on my research personal favourite,krell kav 500i which ll be impossible to get in Ghana.God willing i ll hunt for it when i someday turn up in the USA but until then,im very very happy with ma AVR! Dont look back if u find one in a mind condtion because it can put a big smile on ur face & shake the foundation of ur annoying neighbor
Used product for: 3 Months to 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2006
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Eric Williamson
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: October 17, 2006
Bottom Line: Unit arrived in perfect condition. Set-up process was easier than most; I was ready to go in about twenty minutes. This was my first time using the autosetup feature, but it got every thing right. Sound quality is excellent, with prodigious bass and lots of detail. Power is abundant, the receiver sounds like its just loafing along, easily driving my large Mirage speakers. It is because of the sound qualityand excellent 5.1 steering, that I'm giving this receiver five stars, because the remote is lousy. I haven't used the hdmi inputs; I prefer to keep that signal pure, and I bought the receiver for its sound quality. A definite upgrade over my 3802, and this unit can be found at good prices on the web.
Used product for: Less than 1 month
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2006
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$1456.00
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jrasp
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: June 10, 2006
Bottom Line: Having the unit set up for only a couple weeks and I am still waiting for the HDMI "big" problem... The unit waited for 4 weeks in a box, unopened while I patiently waited for sub-contractors to finish the room. I really began to worry as I came across reviews here and Crutchfield that were tepid. Was this the unit I auditioned so carefully that was well above competitors at this price point? I was worried. Until I set it up.
I'm sorry, but this was one of the easier pieces of electronics I've set up in the last 12 mos. Is the online display chunky? Yeah, but I don't expect it will be used often, except in tweaking the unit. It was easy to navigate and effective.
The Auto Audio Setup is nice. I don't know if I agree with its prognosis, but then, maybe I've been conditioned to my less than flat sounding Klipsch...
The Video mapping is a piece of cake. Sweet. So nice to only have one cable going to the monitor...
Oh, geez, I almost forgot the sound. The reason I bought this. Very nice. Very controllable. Have I heard better? Yes, but not at this price point. I know there are better, but there is a slippery slope to this audio game---and I think I am standing on the edge. I think higher than $2k, and you have to think separates. It just starts making sense... Lower than $2k, buy integrated. Just my opinion.
So this is a very nice unit that will keep me quite satisfied for some time. Handles movies well, handles music well. Has some features I can grow into if I choose.
Used product for: Less than 1 month
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2006
Price Paid:
$1999.00
Purchased At: Magnolia (Best Buy)
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franin30
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: February 26, 2006
Bottom Line: Unfortunatley the 4306 has HDMI problems thats why I purchased the Avc -A11XV the model under the flagship and that does not have any HDMI issues. Take a look at the A11 and you will see why it's a better built machine than the 4306. the 4306 looks like all the basic amps around especially the back (looks like the crappy Yamaha with those red speaker inputs definetley a china idea (Cheap)
Used product for: 3 Months to 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2005
Price Paid:
$6000.00
Purchased At: WestCoast Hifi
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mille162
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: January 15, 2006
Bottom Line: Replaced my AVR3300, bought specifically for the video switching capabilities. The auto set-up of the speakers is a nice feature (mic is included unlike the 3805 models with same feature) and saved some time. The "on screen menu" sucks, it blacks out the video signal underneath like previous models and just doesn't seem like a logical layout. It seems every TV I look at has a pretty easy to navigate/adjust menu but Denon has yet to pay attention to what else is out there...I feel like I'm navigating a menu from 1990.
A MAJOR problem seems to be the HDMI output (HDCP issues). Motorola HDDVR's signal is somehow having issues being passed through the receiver and there's no picture going through. Multiple technicians from the shop and Comcast have looked at it and all agree, Denon has a HDCP issue! Buyers looking to consolidate their cabling and simplify their video watching test out your HDMI signals before purchasing!
Used product for: Less than 1 month
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2005
Price Paid:
$1800.00
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