Onkyo TX-NR818 or Denon AVR-3313 to power B&W CM8 home theater

[branchman5000]

So after long deliberation and the wife finally on board with something I like here will be the setup.

B&W CM8 L&R

CM Centre 2

2 DS3 (to start, I will probably at 2 more at a later date if I get the itch)

SVS or HSU 12"

Epson 6020 with Stewart OR TV (Can't even begin to decide there. That's probably on a thread somewhere haha)


The question I have is which receiver is better for this system, the Onkyo TX-NR818 or Denon AVR-3313? I can get these both from authorized dealers for the same price. I have been a big fan of Denon but for the same price I get squeeze some more power to these beautiful speakers with the Onkyo. Or is there something completely different I should look at?

Thank you

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Oh, yeah, definitely the Denon 3313 ($1100MSRP) or better yet the new Denon AVR-X4000($1200MSRP). Unequivocal IMO.

 

[Pyrrho]

Get a Yamaha instead:

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/amps-pre-pros-receivers/85436-maybe-i-shouldnt-defend-onkyo.html

See particularly:

.... Could it be the power supply as to why these's always have board failure on Denon and Onkyo?

...

 

[branchman5000]

What's the difference that makes it worth it to jump from 3313CI to AVR-X4000? Bear in mind that I can get the 3313 for $800 and the 4000 is $500 more...

 

[bears_t2]

Id go with the 818.. Ive had 1 for about 3 months now and and glad I picked it.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

What's the difference that makes it worth it to jump from 3313CI to AVR-X4000? Bear in mind that I can get the 3313 for $800 and the 4000 is $500 more...

Well, it may or may not be worth the extra money, at least not to me.

The 4000 has 11.2 CH pre-out vs 7.2
Audyssey XT32 + SubEQ vs Audyssey XT/ no SubEQ
Windows8 vs Windows7 certification

I don't think that's worth $500 more, but others may think it's worth it.

 

[Cygnus]

I wouldn't get the Onkyo, and would tend to gravitate towards the Denon over the Yamaha, but that's just me.