3805 vs 3806

[mattkhan]

Hi

I currently have a Denon 3805 and wondering whether to trade in for a 3806 in order to be able to use the biamp feature (which sounds good on 3805 but with hum) and try out the multeq. Anyone able to comment on the two amps? is it a worthwhile upgrade?

Cheers
Matt

[blue max 2]

How much do you figure that will cost you?

You might need to find more than you expect.

Graham

[mattkhan]

I was thinking a 2nd hand 3806 would go for ~£525 (say +/- £50)...... I don't think I'd paid more than that tbh

[blue max 2]

With 3805's currently going for around £400, the current model is likely to be the best part of £200 more (not an exact science!). Then if you factor delivery at c£25, it would prove to be an expensive upgrade. It may actually be better to shoot higher, maybe an Arcam AVR300 if you crave a quality increase.

That's my point of view anyway.

Graham

[mattkhan]

I based my price on the few that had gone via the classifieds which have tended to be around the £500-525 mark. tbh I wouldn't pay a £200 premium over my current model and my budget definitely doesn't stretch as far as an AVR300 (unfortunately).

[blue max 2]

Another option might be to purchase a separate power amp to bi-amp the fronts. That's what I am looking at, but there is not much advice out there, so it's tricky. You could actually get a better sound as the power amp is likely to be of better quality (if you buy well).

Graham

[12 promises]

i owned a 3805 and moved it on to buy a 3806.
a better machine in my opinion........the eq,hdmi up-conversion etc.
and i tell you what..........you wont get mine off me for the money you talking about!!

[mattkhan]

Originally Posted by 12 promises

i owned a 3805 and moved it on to buy a 3806.
a better machine in my opinion........the eq,hdmi up-conversion etc.

do you think it sounds better aside from the EQ?

Originally Posted by 12 promises

and i tell you what..........you wont get mine off me for the money you talking about!!

you won't but someone might! Things can go for weird prices on ebay, there is a 3806 on there that is already (with a day to go) upto £600 inc for example yet I wouldn't be surprised to see another go cheaply. Often it just needs a lucky coincidence of one that is collection only and nearby, obviously that requires patience and getting lucky but I can live in hope. Ultimately I like the sound of my 3805 so not in any hurry right now

[12 promises]

the eq flexability is brill and is the main difference imho.
i wish you the very best in your quest and anyway the 3805 is still a stonking bit of kit