Quote Originally Posted by JCinTexas
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Hello Ppop,
Speakers: NHT M-5 Evolution (which I rate as Excellent)
DVD: Pioneer SACD, DVD-Audio, CD
Analog Cables to all speakers is 14 gauge oxygen-free with fairly short runs.

To clarify what I've said in this Thread above: The Denon 3805 is an excellent receiver and I do like the remote. I do think Denon needs to do some more work on their auto equalization system. It did not perform nearly as well as the Pioneer MCACC equalization.I liked the Denon DSPs and the outstanding channel seperation. Having said all this, I still like the Pioneer Elite receiver better than the Denon. On some music the Denon was very good, but on some it was not. To me the Denon has a "dry" sound with a sharp edge. This is especially apparent on female vocals. I'm sure that those who love to keep playing with (experimenting) with the variety of settings...will find ways of coping with this. The Pioneer Elite is a "sweeter" and more forgiving receiver. I listened hard to the Denon for 2 weeks. I listened to much of my favorite music and watched several of my favorite scenes from DVD movies. These include Terminator 2 and 3, Matrix 1 & 2, Predator 1, Fight Club, and Monster's Inc. Then I unplugged the Denon and reconnected my Pioneer Elite. I immediately listened to much of the same music and movies as with the Denon. The Elite sounds better to my ears....and to my wife's....and my 18 year old son and my 2 daughters. The Denon has since been returned to the dealer. If he offered to trade me even-steven for my Elite.....I wouldn't trade. If I were going to purchase another receiver now, I would get the Pioneer Elite 47i (Firewire) or the Elite 55i. To those who are struggling with making a receiver decision, I would say: "Don't" Spend the time and effort on making a decision about your speakers. With really good speakers, you will
likely be happy with any of the top receiver brands now available. It is truly amazing how
good these modern receivers are. Denon and Pioneer Elite are two of the best!
Regards to all
J.C.
Let's hope it just keeps on getting better and better.