Denon AVR-3803 7.1 AV Home Theatre Receiver

Why Buy New is pleased to offer this used Denon AVR-3803 7.1 AV Home Theatre Receiver for sale.

It has been professionally repackaged to ensure safe delivery with mains cable, remote control and operating instructions included.

Tested and in full working order. It is sold with a 3 month warranty.

The general cosmetic condition is good. There are some scratches and marks on the unit. Please see images for further details.

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This Denon AVR-3803 is a 7.1 channel home cinema receiver, originally released in the early 2000s. Constructed in Japan, it is recognised for its substantial power output and robust build. While it does not feature modern digital video connections like HDMI, it remains a capable option for audio-focused systems, older home theatre setups, or as a powerful stereo amplifier.

The receiver delivers a consistent 110 watts per channel into 8-ohm speakers across all seven channels, maintaining a low total harmonic distortion of just 0.05%. For analogue-to-digital conversion, it employs 24-bit/192kHz Burr-Brown DACs, supported by dual processors derived from Denon's higher-end models. A dedicated Pure Direct Mode, incorporating AL24 processing, disables extraneous circuitry to optimise the audio signal for two-channel stereo playback. The unit is designed to safely handle speaker loads between 6 and 16 ohms.

It decodes a variety of established surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix 6.1, DTS NEO:6, and DTS 96/24. Connectivity is extensive, with numerous inputs, including multiple digital optical and coaxial ports, a built-in phono stage for turntables, and 7.1 channel analogue inputs. Legacy video connections such as Component, S-Video, and Composite are present, with internal up-conversion routing composite and S-Video sources to a single component monitor output. The multi-zone capability allows the surround back amplifier channels to be repurposed for powering speakers in a second listening zone.

- 7.1 channel surround sound receiver
- 110 watts per channel into 8 ohms (all channels driven)
- 24-bit/192kHz Burr-Brown DACs
- Pure Direct Mode with AL24 processing
- Supports Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES, DTS NEO:6, DTS 96/24
- MM Phono input
- Component, S-Video, and Composite video inputs/outputs
- Zone 2 audio capability