Denon x4800h vs Onkyo RZ70

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As for the difference between the Denon X3800h and X4800h, maybe it’s because the X4800h is made in Japan.

True, ironically, if you browse the threads on ASR, you will find that there are a few issues the made in Japan 4800 experienced, a few need to send their units out for warranty repair, whereas there seemed to have no issues with the 3800. Anthem is no longer made in Canada or China either any more, they are now made in Vietnam, but of course designed in Canada.

Where they are assembled don't seem to be that important any more, it likely has more to do with the QS/QA systems used in the factories, they are good ones in any countries.

@M Code may be able to chime in on this, having seen me posting much any more though.

 

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True, ironically, if you browse the threads on ASR, you will find that there are a few issues the made in Japan 4800 experienced, a few need to send their units out for warranty repair, whereas there seemed to have no issues with the 3800. Anthem is no longer made in Canada or China either any more, they are now made in Vietnam, but of course designed in Canada.

Where they are assembled don't seem to be that important any more, it likely has more to do with the QS/QA systems used in the factories, they are good ones in any countries.

@M Code may be able to chime in on this, having seen me posting much any more though.

M Code just arrived..
80% of Denon and Marantz products are assembled in Vietnam by Sherwood/Inkel. Anthem, Arcam, JBL components are also assembled in Vietnam by the same subcontractor that originally built the Harman/Kardon AVRs. Note that the mentioned subcontractor factories in Vietnam, originally did assembly in China but switched due to the internal politics of China. But still about 75% of their internal components are sourced from China. However note that the latest JBL AVRs recently introduced are sourced from Nanjing, China by the factory that builds Cambridge, NAD components plus the majority of wireless accessories sold by the major CEDIA brands. I hope that clears the air, if there are more questions just post them...

Just my $0.02...

 

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M Code just arrived..
80% of Denon and Marantz products are assembled in Vietnam by Sherwood/Inkel. Anthem, Arcam, JBL components are also assembled in Vietnam by the same subcontractor that originally built the Harman/Kardon AVRs. Note that the mentioned subcontractor factories in Vietnam, originally did assembly in China but switched due to the internal politics of China. But still about 75% of their internal components are sourced from China. However note that the latest JBL AVRs recently introduced are sourced from Nanjing, China by the factory that builds Cambridge, NAD components plus the majority of wireless accessories sold by the major CEDIA brands. I hope that clears the air, if there are more questions just post them...

Just my $0.02...

Thanks again, just would like to know if those assembly lines/factories follow certain QS systems such as ISO9001 or QS9000 that was originated from the auto industry in the US? Or do they have and follow their own, as might be dictated by the countries when they are assembled?

Also, any reliable info yet on Yamaha's RX-AXA and RX-V's newest products, it seems there have been more issues reported on forums so I wonder if they are still the "best" in terms of AVR/AVP reliability perceived in recent years.

 

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Thanks again, just would like to know if those assembly lines/factories follow certain QS systems such as ISO9001 or QS9000 that was originated from the auto industry in the US? Or do they have and follow their own, as might be dictated by the countries when they are assembled?

Also, any reliable info yet on Yamaha's RX-AXA and RX-V's newest products, it seems there have been more issues reported on forums so I wonder if they are still the "best" in terms of AVR/AVP reliability perceived in recent years.

The mentioned (2) CE subcontractor factories in Vietnam are ISO9001, note that even when their factories were located in China they too were ISO9001. The other mentioned subcontractor factory located in Nanjing, China is also ISO9001. My understanding is that all of these factories have been ISO9001 certified since 2008.

Regarding Yamaha...
Yes.. There is an updated AVR lineup to be introduced in 2025, 1st part will be introed @ WCES 2025 (Las Vegas, NV) and Hi Fi & AV Show (Munich, Germany) the 2nd part @ CEDIA 2025 (Denver, CO) and IFA2025 (Berlin, Germany). Regarding Yamaha reliability, I have no knowledge of any reported issues.

Just my $0.02...