I have a Kenwood KV 4080 that is starting to act up. I'm looking at
replacing it with a Sony STR-DE995. I want something with AV inputs
that will be compatible with equipment for the next 4-5 years, and
something with a decent sound level (although I'm not a "loud rock"
person).

I've seen the STR-DE995 for $350 shipped to my door. So that looks
like a decent price range.

While looking at the Sony I've been steered to two other units, all
with about the same features and within $50 of the Sony.

-- Sony STR-DE995
-- Denon AVR 1804
-- Onkyo TSXR601

Can anyone tell me about the receivers and/or offer opinions &
experiences?

I do warranty service for all 3 and I would rate the product thusly:

1. Denon
2. Sony
3. Onkyo

But as you say, not too much too separate them.

I would rate support a bit different:

1. Onkyo
2. Sony


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3. Denon


Mark Z.

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"M. Mutt" wrote in message
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I have a Kenwood KV 4080 that is starting to act up. I'm looking at
replacing it with a Sony STR-DE995. I want something with AV inputs
that will be compatible with equipment for the next 4-5 years, and
something with a decent sound level (although I'm not a "loud rock"
person).

I've seen the STR-DE995 for $350 shipped to my door. So that looks
like a decent price range.

While looking at the Sony I've been steered to two other units, all
with about the same features and within $50 of the Sony.

-- Sony STR-DE995
-- Denon AVR 1804
-- Onkyo TSXR601

Can anyone tell me about the receivers and/or offer opinions &
experiences?

Thanks Mark for the input. I am of course concerned. Probably not as
much about support --- so this is good info to know.

On Sat, 8 May 2004 19:30:58 -0500, "Mark D. Zacharias"
wrote:

I do warranty service for all 3 and I would rate the product thusly:

1. Denon
2. Sony
3. Onkyo

But as you say, not too much too separate them.

I would rate support a bit different:

1. Onkyo
2. Sony


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3. Denon


Mark Z.