The good: High-end 7.1-channel A/V receiver; 120 watts per channel; High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) switching; XM Ready satellite-radio support; three-zone multiroom capability; large-screen remote reduces button clutter. The bad: Analog inputs are limited to 480i output via HDMI, which many HDTVs can't handle; the confusing autosetup procedure will make you want to take the easier path and use the manual setup. The bottom line: The successor to Denon's best-selling receiver gets even better for 2006, but the AVR-3806's HDMI implementation falls a bit short. Denon A/V receivers are known for delivering genuine technological advancements, not whoopee-cushion gimmickry, and the mid-priced AVR-3806 is no exception. It features Audyssey Lab?s MultiEQ XT auto-setup/room EQ system, which compensates for room/speaker interactions, setting specific EQ curves and crossover points for each speaker. The result: an enhanced sweet spot for all listening positions. The Denon AVR-3806 is a sweet combination of innovation, performance, and value.

One of the Best Receives Money Can Buy

Score: 80 Posted 01-Jan-1900 by acd_1965 at pricegrabber

Pros: All possible inputs including 2 HDMIs Best value for the price Sounds great for music and movies

Cons: Warrenty not valid! Limited stores to buy from

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A great HDMI amp if you can set it up

Score: 80 Posted 01-Jan-1900 by alastairpaterson at Cnet

Pros: HDMI, loads of other inputs plus 7ch and 3 zones

Cons: Very hard to setup, remote is difficult to master at first and can't really be used to control other devices

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Good, Better, Best ?

Score: 100 Posted 01-Jan-1900 by audio_man01 at Shopping.com

Pros: A conditional thumbs up.

Cons: Complex. Unit should have a non-geek warning sticker!

Conclusion: I'm far from partial. Been a Denon owner/retailer for 25 years. With reservation, this is a GREAT component!

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