3800-the search continues

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Hey at least your sub isn't active in PD mode!!!!!!!!!

What is PD mode?

 

[adk highlander]

Pure Direct

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Pure Direct

Doheth!

Okay, I feel like Homer Simpson now.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Hey at least your sub isn't active in PD mode!!!!!!!!!

That is only 50% true.

With built-in subs, they are always active.

Actually, in Pure Direct Mode 5.1, your dedicated Sub (0.1) is active.

Only in 2.0 Pure Direct is the dedicated Sub NOT active.

See, the reason is I'm not using a receiver or Pre-pro for my Denon DVD-3800BDCI or DVD-5910CI.

In a receiver or pre-pro, Pure Direct is only for 2.0 Channel.

But in the Source Players, Pure Direct can be 2.0 or 5.1.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

You have the most jacked up set-up in the world though!

Ok, headed to the store to return the 3800. I will return with the 3808 or the Elite SC 05. I am leaning towards the Denon but we will see which one I end up with.

That is only 50% true.

With built-in subs, they are always active.

Actually, in Pure Direct Mode 5.1, your dedicated Sub (0.1) is active.

Only in 2.0 Pure Direct is the dedicated Sub NOT active.

See, the reason is I'm not using a receiver or Pre-pro for my Denon DVD-3800BDCI or DVD-5910CI.

In a receiver or pre-pro, Pure Direct is only for 2.0 Channel.

But in the Source Players, Pure Direct can be 2.0 or 5.1.

 

[adk highlander]

Ok, headed to the store to return the 3800. I will return with the 3808 or the Elite SC 05. I am leaning towards the Denon but we will see which one I end up with.

Ohh the adventure continues. I cannot wait to see what he comes home with.

 

[Adam]

I vote for the Pioneer!

Ice Ice Gable...oh look it's...Ice Ice Gable...oh, noooo
Ice Ice Gable...oh look it's...Ice Ice Gable...oh, noooo
Crankin' on my 2.0
With the bottle top off so the scotch can flow
The PS3 on standby, spinnin' just to be fly
Did you stop? no -- I just let my wife sigh
...

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Well that was interesting. I went to BB and found a guy who knows way more than me about this stuff. Never would have thought that would happen in a million years!

My dealer tried to be a prick and said he wouldn't take the 3800 back since he gave me such a good price on it. I dang near had to beat his ***!

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Man, you crack me up!

I vote for the Pioneer!

Ice Ice Gable...oh look it's...Ice Ice Gable...oh, noooo
Ice Ice Gable...oh look it's...Ice Ice Gable...oh, noooo
Crankin' on my 2.0
With the bottle top off so the scotch can flow
The PS3 on standby, spinnin' just to be fly
Did you stop? no -- I just let my wife sigh
...

 

[gus6464]

Well that was interesting. I went to BB and found a guy who knows way more than me about this stuff. Never would have thought that would happen in a million years!

My dealer tried to be a prick and said he wouldn't take the 3800 back since he gave me such a good price on it. I dang near had to beat his ***!

So what did you get? Get the Denon for Audessey! Or screw all those receivers and get the Integra DTC-9.8!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do it!

 

[ParadigmDawg]

The price was marked at $1,699.98 but I had a 12% off coupon from BB for my B-Day. I handed it to the young man (TCU student) and he laughed and said, "I was going to give it to you for $1250". I shook his hand, paid him and walked out with a smile.

 

[gus6464]

The price was marked at $1,699.98 but I had a 12% off coupon from BB for my B-Day. I handed it to the young man (TCU student) and he laughed and said, "I was going to give it to you for $1250". I shook his hand, paid him and walked out with a smile.

Was it an open box?

 

[gus6464]

HT Labs Measures: Denon AVR-3808CI A/V Receiver

Five channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1 percent distortion at 118.9 watts
1 percent distortion at 138.0 watts

All channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1 percent distortion at 113.5 watts
1 percent distortion at 130.7 watts

Analog frequency response in Pure Direct mode:
–0.09 dB at 10 Hz
–0.03 dB at 20 Hz
+0.04 dB at 20 kHz
–2.82 dB at 50 kHz

Analog frequency response with stereo signal processing:
–0.77 dB at 10 Hz
–0.23 dB at 20 Hz
–0.11 dB at 20 kHz
–26.91 dB at 50 kHz

Not bad at all. How many measurement points does the Audessey XT use with that receiver?

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Nope, closed box. I could have got a good deal on the Elite too.

I dont know how many points yet. Just pulled it out of the box.

 

[gus6464]

Nope, closed box. I could have got a good deal on the Elite too.

I dont know how many points yet. Just pulled it out of the box.

Wow can't believe BB gave you a deal. They never give deals like that where I live unless you buy a lot of stuff and even then it's hard to get them to come down in price.

 

[gus6464]

Hey PDawg I bet this one has a huge volume screen.

 

[adk highlander]

Hey Hey a 3808 for only 1250 Very nice.

Well at least you have had alot of practice lately so you should have it hooked up in no time.

Audessey Pro XT has up to 8 measurement points. I'll be interested to know if you can save more than one or if it is like the Onkyo's its either on or off.

 

[Adam]

Congrats on your latest "deal"! I eagerly await the list of shortcomings, dolled out about once a day until you return it for the Elite.

Just kidding, my man! Seriously, congrats on that. Seems like you got a real nice price on a great unit.

 

[mike c]

didn't i tell you the things i DIDN'T like with the 3808?





lol, j/k!

 

[ParadigmDawg]

So far I am loving this thing! I just did a quick 3 point cal but it sounds good (the same) the GUI seems awesome, the 12v trigger is assigned properly and the volume display is huge and on my TV!