FS: Denon AVR-3801 AV Surround Receiver

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TheGrayGhost
TheGrayGhost Posts: 196
edited April 2004 in Flea Market
FS: Denon AVR-3801 AV Surround Receiver

Within the past year I’ve completely upgraded my surround sound system to components (and Polk LSi speakers) and now have no need for the Denon receiver.

The receiver is in perfect condition and would be an excellent low cost home theater starter receiver for someone getting into home theater surround sound for the first time (or an upgrade for a lessor receiver). I have everything that shipped with the receiver including the remote, manual, and box.

Features:

Digital Surround Sound Decoding (Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS NEO:6)
Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources.
24 bit/96kHz sample rate Digital to Analog Conversion (DAC)
Dual Surround Speaker Mode
Component Video Switching
7.1-channel analog audio input along with 7.1-channel pre-amp outputs (I used the Denon as a pre-amp for a year before replacing it with a dedicated pre-amp)

Specifications:

Power Amp rated output: 105 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz ~ 20kHz with 0.05% THD)
Analog Frequency Response: 10Hz ~ 100kHz: +0, -3dB (Direct Mode)
Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N): 102dB
Dynamic Range: 96dB

MSRP (new): ~ $1200

My price (used): $250 plus actual shipping cost (lower 48 states)
Best Regards, Cliff
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited April 2004
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    Great price. Wish I had the jingle for this bad boy.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2004
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    Do you have any pics of the unit?

    I'm interested, how soon are you wanting to sell? I've been looking at this one for quite a while, good opportunity for me...
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,284
    edited April 2004
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    I'll take it! Email me if available. Thanks, Jeff
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  • TheGrayGhost
    TheGrayGhost Posts: 196
    edited April 2004
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    Originally posted by Polkmaniac
    Do you have any pics of the unit?

    I'm interested, how soon are you wanting to sell? I've been looking at this one for quite a while, good opportunity for me...

    Polkmaniac,

    Here is a review with pictures.

    http://www.homecinemachoice.com/testbench/frame.html?http://www.homecinemachoice.com/testbench/Amplifiers/Denon/DenonAVR-3801.shtml
    Best Regards, Cliff
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2004
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    Originally posted by TheGrayGhost
    Polkmaniac,

    Here is a review with pictures.

    http://www.homecinemachoice.com/testbench/frame.html?http://www.homecinemachoice.com/testbench/Amplifiers/Denon/DenonAVR-3801.shtml
    As I mentioned, I'm definitely interested...when are you looking to sell...Immediately? I can have the money by the end of this week...
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  • TheGrayGhost
    TheGrayGhost Posts: 196
    edited April 2004
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    Dear Polkmaniac and Warlocks1,

    I’m between a rock and a hard spot trying to determine which one said, “I’ll take it” first.

    Polk Audio has always been fair to me and I would like to be fair to the members here. Polkmaniac posted first but then edited his post after Jeff committed to buy the receiver. I didn’t see his original unedited post and can’t determine if it simply requested pictures of the receiver. Can you clear this up for me so I can know who’s on first?
    Best Regards, Cliff
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited April 2004
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    Originally posted by TheGrayGhost
    Dear Polkmaniac and Warlocks1,

    I’m between a rock and a hard spot trying to determine which one said, “I’ll take it” first.

    Polk Audio has always been fair to me and I would like to be fair to the members here. Polkmaniac posted first but then edited his post after Jeff committed to buy the receiver. I didn’t see his original unedited post and can’t determine if it simply requested pictures of the receiver. Can you clear this up for me so I can know who’s on first?

    Polkmaniac showed interest first.....obviously since he wanted to see pictures. I'm pretty sure that the first person showing an actual interest in the item gets first dibs. Your call I guess, but I feel it's Polkmaniacs first based on our 'unwritten system'. Not like days went by before he said he wanted it.
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,284
    edited April 2004
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    definitely Polkmaniac. If he changes his mind, let me know. Thanks
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  • TheGrayGhost
    TheGrayGhost Posts: 196
    edited April 2004
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    Jeff,

    Thank you for clearing that up for me. I know how easy it is to get in a pissing contest on this forum if things don’t go the way some think it should.
    Best Regards, Cliff
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  • TheGrayGhost
    TheGrayGhost Posts: 196
    edited April 2004
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    Originally posted by Polkmaniac
    As I mentioned, I'm definitely interested...when are you looking to sell...Immediately? I can have the money by the end of this week...

    It is ready to go whenever you're ready.

    Contact me at cwatson53@comcast.net to work out the details.
    Best Regards, Cliff
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,284
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    Yea, I have been in the middle of a pissing contest here and it really sucks! Enjoy Polkmaniac.
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  • TheGrayGhost
    TheGrayGhost Posts: 196
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    Originally posted by Polkmaniac
    As I mentioned, I'm definitely interested...when are you looking to sell...Immediately? I can have the money by the end of this week...

    Polkmaniac,

    My email box is being knocked down with offers to buy the Denon receiver with some offering more than my posted price.

    Please respond to my posted (above) email address within 24 hours or the receiver will go to Jeff (warlocks1).
    Best Regards, Cliff
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2004
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    Originally posted by TheGrayGhost
    Polkmaniac,

    My email box is being knocked down with offers to buy the Denon receiver with some offering more than my posted price.

    Please respond to my posted (above) email address within 24 hours or the receiver will go to Jeff (warlocks1).
    Sent you an email earlier...let me know when you get it...
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  • TheGrayGhost
    TheGrayGhost Posts: 196
    edited April 2004
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    Originally posted by Polkmaniac
    Sent you an email earlier...let me know when you get it...

    Got it, thanks
    Best Regards, Cliff
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  • TheGrayGhost
    TheGrayGhost Posts: 196
    edited April 2004
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    Receiver sold.
    Best Regards, Cliff
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