Help...Son-NAD773 Dad-Denon3805

[Billy Balou]

I am in the process of purchasing a new receiver that has come down to the Denon 3805 and NAD773.
My son feels the NAD is superior due to NAD's amplification ratings and warmer sound. I like the Denon for the video features and detail. I guess there's a "generation" gap!
We are using this with a 5.1 system that has 4 ohm GMA Europa speakers and Rocket UFW-10 sub.
Is it safe to push 4 ohm speakers regularly with the Denon without Denon listing the support?
What are the strengths/weaknesses between these two receivers in your opinon?

 

[annunaki]

If you are going to run 4 ohm speakers on the unit I would suggest the NAD as it is specified to run down to even 2 ohms! While I don't see the Denon having a big problem with the 4 ohm speakers, it will be much less dynamic being that its power is derrived with only 2 channels driven. The power supply would be near it's limit (in the Denon) just driving two 4 ohm speakers simultaneously. Both are good receivers, but with 4 ohms speakers, the NAD gets my vote hands down.

 

[av_phile]

Agree with Annunaki. Between the two, the NAD would be my choice. It should be able to deliver more dynamic power on your 4-ohm load and produce less strain and heat on the amp than the Denon will.