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Rotel 1067 vs. Denon 3805?

I want to replace my old Onkyo 70x5 receiver. I've been looking at the Rotel 1067 and the Denon 3805. Which receiver would be a good match for me? Any other quality receiver suggestions in this price range would be appreciated.

My requirements:
I want 7.1 capability with 3 sets of component inputs or upconverting of S-video. My husband and I are movie fans and rarely listen to music. We have a large open living room, 17x21, with cathedral ceilings going up to 18'. The living room has a large unclosable opening to the kitchen at one end (open floor plan).

My equipment:
We're using my husband's older 6 ohm Cerwin Vega RE-25 for the mains. (These will one day be upgraded when space allows to floorstanding towers.) My center is a B&W HTM1. The rears are B&W Nautilus 805s. I currently do not have a sub but can get a LOT of bass out of those CVs. Adding a sub after I get a good HT A/V receiver will also be on my TO DO list.
norma_s
fiberzap4037
1 posts
 
Definitely Denon. Rotel is a pricey stereo amp that does a nice job separating musical instruments in an orchestra or a concert hall, but lacks the necessary features of a home theatre.

Denon is by far the best bang for the buck for this type of application.
norma_s OP
13 posts
 
I hear people talking about B&W speakers being "power hungry". I'm not exactly sure how much is enough. My Onkyo is only 70wpc and my speakers sound good but I have no other receiver to compare against.

Since I do have B&Ws, I want to get a HT A/V receiver that will provide enough juice. Will the Denon 3805 do this? I guess I'm asking is the Denon 3805 a good match for my speakers and my 99% movie watching.
lincoln30
5 posts
 
I disagree with fiberzap. The new Rotel has a very similar feature set to the Denon. I personally consider the Rotel an entry-level hi-end piece where the Denon is high-level mid-end. Plus I think the Rotel is a better match for the B&W speakers. I would go and demo both and buy the one that you think is easier to use (and has a better remote, if you not already planning on using a third party remote). Dollar for dollar, pound for pound the Rotel is going to sound a little better.
foxtrot
211 posts
 
Rotel RSX 1067 msrp 2,199
Denon AVR 3805 msrp 1,200 loaded with 16 burr brown dacs

Are the extra 1k worth it ?, I beleive not.

Rgds,
distortion
571 posts
 
If I were to buy an AV Receiver my choices would be, Sunfire, B & K, Rotel, Onkyo Integra (if you can find one), and Denon. In that order.

In my opinion the Sunfire, B & K, and Rotel have the better amplifier sections of those listed. As far as Receivers go, these are entry level high-end gear IMO.
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