Denon 3802 or 1082

[joeandmich]

<font color='#000000'>Happy New Year folks.

I read somewhere that the Denon 3802 and the 1082 are the same thing. Is this true? If not what are the differences? Its my understanding that the 1082 is about $200-300 cheaper, which doesn't make any sense.

Thanks

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[LongBinh6]

<font color='#000000'>The Denon AVR-3802 and the AVR-1082 are indeed the exact same model. &nbsp;They are both available online in the $650-$700 range and at local dealers for about $800. &nbsp;They are &nbsp;the predecessor to the AVR-3803, &nbsp;(don't get the numbers confused). &nbsp;The 3803 is going online for about $850 and at dealers for $1000-$1100.

I have downloaded the owners manuals for all three at www.usa.denon.com. &nbsp;The new 3803 is listed on the manual as the 3803/1083. &nbsp;This is a marketing thing Denon does at the end of the model year. &nbsp;The 3802 and the 1082 have different manuals but are identical.

LB6

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[joeandmich]

<font color='#000000'>I've tried finding the 3082 for the $650 amount and have come up with nothing other than $800 or more. Can anyone recommend a site that sells either one for the $650 amount?</font>

 

[LongBinh6]

<font color='#000000'>The Denon AVR-1082 is $645 at Etronics.com (I have bought several times from them and have had good luck...Etronics also sells the 3803 for $840). &nbsp;Also, the 1082 is $680 at Shopsunshine.com. &nbsp;Or, check Bizrate.com, Dealtime.com and Shopper.cnet.com for comparative prices. &nbsp;Or, put the exact model number ie: Denon AVR-1082 in your search engine and you will find lots of info.

You will probably find that the 3802 is more at most places, as much as $200 more. &nbsp;But I saw it for about $690, can't remember which website. &nbsp;The models numbers such as 1082 and 1083 come out near the end of the model year. &nbsp;I have looked at them both at a local dealer (Good Guys) and they are exact except for the model number.

LB6 &nbsp;

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