New Receiver: Yamaha or Denon?

[JSE]

I have a Denon AVR-2800 and want to upgrade it. Using Paradigm Monitor 9MkII as mains. Would a Yamaha HTR-5790 (supposedly same as RX-V1400) or Denon 3805 be a better match? I can get a really good deal on the Yamaha.

Wow, if the 5790 is the RX-V1400 equiv, then it's really going to be up to which one you prefer. Listen to them and see. One thing, the RX-V2400 is really the equivalent of the 3805, not the 1400/5790. However the difference between the 1400 and 2400 in minor.

Also, I have the RX-V1400 and could not justify moving to a Denon 3805. The differences are small and the 1400 can be had for almost half the price. I am extremly happy with the RX-V1400.

JSE