Denon x3500h

French_guy
French_guy Posts: 338
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Hello all,

Is the Denon AVR x3500h still a good receiver ($550 new at Amazon, thru an authorized seller)
The PROS I see in this model are the full set of pre-outs (in case I want to use external amps someday, and the Audyssey XT32............and I also have a $150 Amazon gift card !
I was also considering the Onkyo TX-NR797 for the 2 extra channels, but it has no pre-outs and is more expensive...

RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
No surround...yet
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    I love my avr-x4200w with the same audyssey. It sounds terrific, just slightly better for movies that either my Yamaha rx-a1010 or marantz sr5007, of course it’s a higher model than both of those. I would avoid the onkyo!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • French_guy
    French_guy Posts: 338
    when you say the 4200 sounds terrific, do you believe the 3500 will be in the same "trend"?
    RTiA5 + CSiA4 + Jamo SW410E
    Yamaha TSR-700 (equivalent to RX V6A)
    No surround...yet
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    French_guy wrote: »
    when you say the 4200 sounds terrific, do you believe the 3500 will be in the same "trend"?

    While I certainly can’t say for sure without hearing it, the reviews are fantastic and it is very similar specs wise. it is about 4 pounds lighter but that only matters if it makes an audible difference, which I don’t know if it does!

    I have always buy used, so it’s hard for me to judge price/value, but that seems like a really good price for what you get!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    I have the 3500 and really enjoy it driving a fronts only set up for Dynaudio Excite towers and Center.
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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