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    10% off Sale at Secondact.biz-Denon 3806 now $720

    Secondact.biz, an authorized Denon dealer of refurbished equipment, is having a 10% off sale on everything in stock through June 25th. Use the code "10percent" at checkout. Notable deals: Denon AVR-3806 receiver (advertised as refurbished but verified to be new unit with full 2 year warranty)...
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    Denon 3806 Phono Stage Listening tests

    I decided to test out my new 3806 phono stage this evening to see if it was up to the task of going it alone. The test setup consisted of the following equipment: turntable: VPI HW-19 Mark IV with SAMA (stand alone motor assembly) tonearm: SME model 309 cartridge: Grado Reference Platinum...
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    Denon 3806 Deal at Second Act

    This a great deal for a 3806-they are listed as refurbs but are actually new, A-stock units (I confirmed this with the sales person over the phone when I inquired about the presence of the calibration mike). Second Act is also an authorized Denon etailer and have great customer service. They...
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    FS: Outlaw 970 pre/pro

    For sale: Outlaw 970 preamp/processor in mint condition. I like the unit (see the Outlaw web site for more details and some pretty favorable reviews) but decided a Denon 3806 works for my particular situation better (I need the multizone for my patio and Denonlink capabilities for my new 3910...
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    Long Cables-Speaker vs Interconnect

    I am in the process of laying out my HT, and I am faced with an interesting design decision. I have approximately 50 feet of cable distance between my main electronics cabinet and the front left/right/center speaker location, and I am assessing two options: option 1: run large (10-12 ga)...
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    Subwoofer plate amplifiers-opinions?

    I am leaning toward plate amplifiers for my DIY subwoofers, and I wondered if anyone had any experience, good or bad, with the various class D plate amplifiers that are available from various parts vendors. I have seen amps with reasonably good specs for fairly cheap, so I am wondering if there...
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    Denon 3910 or 5900?

    I'm currently awaiting the arrival of my new Denon 3806 and am considering replacing my Denon 2900 player with one that has Denonlink capability. The 3910 and the 5900 both appear to have DL3 and Firewire at this time (with a f/w and/or h/w upgrade, depending on the model), and refurbs of both...
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    Denon 3806 Internal amps zone configurable?

    I am planning to purchase a Denon 3806 for use primarily as a pre/pro, but I would like to use the internal amps for my zone 2 and 3 needs if possible. Does anyone know if the internal amps are configurable in such a fashion?
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    Definition of Timbre Matching?

    I have read several threads here and elsewhere about the importance of "timbre matching" the front three speakers with each other. Can someone here define the technical aspects of a speaker's timbre and how one measures it? I am guessing that it has to do with the specific spectral response of...
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    Outlaw 990 pre/pro phono stage and tuner

    Anyone here have any experience with the Outlaw 990 pre/pro when using the phono inputs or the built-in tuner?
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    Best Receiver for use with outboard amps for Multizone

    I currently have two separate audio setups. My "a/v" setup consists of an older Yamaha RXV493 connected to a Toshiba 36" TV. I also have a 2 channel setup in my listening room, using an Adcom 565 preamp and a 555 power amp. I also have an Adcom 5503 3 channel amp and a Dynaco 400 Series 2 SS...
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