AV Receiver Recommendation for Primarily Music

[SunByrne]

I like Yamahas for 2-channel, but I don't like their YPAO room correction system for HT. Denon uses Audyssey, which I do like, as long as you get one that has at least the XT32 version. Anthem is indeed supposed to be great, but much more spendy.

[ahender]

Good choice, even better if you order from Accessories for Less.

Thanks. I did get it from Accessories4Less. Only has a 1-year warranty. Crutchfield has it for $549 with full 3-year warranty. Discovered that after I ordered. Crutchfield unit is new, not a refurb.

[natetg57]

Just ordered a Denon AVR-X3500H refurb for $499.

oops, I missed this. I'm sure you'll love it

[ahender]

I've had the Denon 3500 for a couple of days. Very happy so far. Spotify 5.1 music sounds incredible with the multi-channel stereo option. Shocking how much bass I'm hearing with no subwoofer. The ELAC center and surround speakers sound fantastic with the two Sierra 1 speakers up front.

[MusicHead]

The guys over a WhatFi were all over the X3500h for music:

https://www.whathifi.com/us/reviews/denon-avr-x3500h

Using it in a 5-ch configuration leaves more headroom to the power supply, which probably contributes to the solid bass you ear.

[ahender]

The guys over a WhatFi were all over the X3500h for music:

https://www.whathifi.com/us/reviews/denon-avr-x3500h

Using it in a 5-ch configuration leaves more headroom to the power supply, which probably contributes to the solid bass you ear.

That was one of the reviews which sold me on the X3500. I somehow missed the fact that Crutchfield was selling this receiver new for $60 more than the refurb I got from Accessories4Less. A new one would have had a 3-year warranty. Regardless, I'm happy.

I'm a big fan of review sites. It surprises me both Ascend and Rythmik do not seem to be interested in getting products reviewed. I would think reviews from 3 or 4 of the more popular HT sites would have a positive impact on sales. Even though I do have a pair of Sierra 1 speakers, my last purchase was ELAC speakers. A lot of ELAC reviews out there. Not so much for Ascend and Rythmik.

[curtis]

I'm a big fan of review sites. It surprises me both Ascend and Rythmik do not seem to be interested in getting products reviewed. I would think reviews from 3 or 4 of the more popular HT sites would have a positive impact on sales. Even though I do have a pair of Sierra 1 speakers, my last purchase was ELAC speakers. A lot of ELAC reviews out there. Not so much for Ascend and Rythmik.

Because most review sites expect you to advertise, and that costs a pretty penny.
Ascend seems to be doing just fine without advertising.
ELAC has a lot of money behind it.

[ahender]

Thanks. Did not know that.