Video Asylum: REVIEW: Denon AVR 4802 Receiver by Scaggs

Model:	AVR 4802
Category:	Receiver
Suggested Retail Price:	2499
Description:	Digital Processing Receiver
Manufacturer URL:	Denon
Manufacturer URL:	Denon

Review by Scaggs ( A ) on March 31, 2002 at 10:49:37
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I am a two channel guy.Thats how I listen to music. I bought this receiver for the home theater I'm putting in my rec room. But this thing can do it all.You can turn off all video signals and use the pure direct mode for the cleanest stereo you'll ever hear. But the surround is why you buy a piece like this. For starters,processing ,processing ,processing. With THX 6.1 descret,DTS extended descret,the receiver will processing just about every digital signal out there.And with 125 watts,there is more then enought power to do what you have to do. There is another review on this forum for the Denon 5800,which is a monster also.But if you don't want to spend an extra $1000.00 for a little more power and some more inputs that you'll never use,then this is your receiver. If you want to use a DVD-A or an SACD player then this is want you want.It has the analog inputs to for wahtever format you use. Video? It will support 480p,720,1080i and of course if you use a progressive scan DVD player....well you're golden with this piece. The sound and separation have to be heard. Provided you have a good system around this receiver you will hear new stuff in your music. If you're two channel,or surround guy,you can't go wrong with the 4802.

Product Weakness: Its heavy.
Product Strengths: Processing.Pure Direct Mode and THX 6.1

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Denon 4802
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Denon 3300, Sony, JVC turntable
Speakers:	Mission 774, 77dt, 77 ct
Cables/Interconnects:	Audioquest Bedrock,mains QED silver ,monster interconnects
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz,Classical
Room Size (LxWxH):	15 x 25 x 7
Room Comments/Treatments:	none
Time Period/Length of Audition:	3 months
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	Its heavy.
Product Strengths:	Processing.Pure Direct Mode and THX 6.1