This is a screaming deal in my opinion. I've had this amp for 2+ years replacing a trusty, but dated, B&K pushing B&W 804s mains in a Stereo + HT application. I've not found it lacking in any performance category for the $2400 I paid for it. BB has it on sale for $1500. Gotta to be the best audiophile investment of the day.
I didn't even see the price at amazon, but this is the lowest price I've seen other than a few smaller online retailers. I'd save on tax with those but i like the convenience of instore pickup or return. Would love to see if price drops more but i need the receiver for my new home theater setup so I think I'll bite
It's a great AVR for sure. The one I would get it I were buying today. But, I think its replacement will offer Atmos...which is very intriguing. So these things should be closing out to make room!
for people not worried about atmos, I think this would a fine for a few years right? I'm running 4ohm speakers so I wanted a receiver that was very capable. At this pricepoint I'm not sure what my alternatives would be. I didn't like the pioneer elite sound so I narrowed it down to the 4520 or Yamaha adventage. The 3040 is out of my budget so I'm now down to 4520 or the 2040. People rave about audessey xt32 so the 4520 is what I ended up buying (but order still in process so I can still change my mind). I just hope I don't feel like I'm buying an outdated receiver. The 4520 doesn't have wifi, Bluetooth, no digital audio to zone 2, etc.
That is a great price and very tempting! I've always wanted to hear the difference between Audyssey XT versus XT32 and the difference it might make on my setup.
Over on AVS, some people have went to the store ans got them to search for a 4520, and got the $999 price. One guy got it down to $700 something with his BB rewards card added.
If 4K is in your near future and Dolby Atmos intrigues you then the X5200 is probably the one for you. Otherwise that 4520 is a great deal and probably the one I'd personally purchase.
I'm in the market for a new receiver and will be selling my Onkyo 809 when they fix it for a second time. This looks great and the right price point. I'll be going to pick this up tonight. Any reviews you all know about? I don't want to repeat my Onkyo experience.
Picked this up on Thursday for $1500 and LOVE it. They didn't know about the in store price but I'm going to try and get someone else to see if I can get it cheaper. Either way I love it.
Me too, ready to depart with my beloved companion 3808CI
I hope it finds a good home
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