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Up for sale is a high performance Denon AVR-X4800H home theater receiver. This unit was purchased new, meticulously maintained by an audio enthusiast, and used in a clean, controlled private setup. It is only being passed along due to a recent transition to a dedicated separate preamplifier setup.The AVR-X4800H is an absolute powerhouse, featuring premium monolith power amplifier construction with independent boards for each of its 9 channels. It delivers a highly physical, 125W continuous per channel (8 ohms) with an ultra-quiet noise floor, keeping your signal perfectly unclipped even when driving demanding speaker configurations at reference volumes.Key Technical Features:Amplification & Processing: 9.4 channels of built-in amplification with 11.4-channel processing capability (includes a dedicated Pre-Amplifier mode if you want to run external power amps down the line).Subwoofer Management: 4 independent subwoofer outputs with advanced bass routing and Sub EQ HT for perfectly balanced low-end integration.Video Performance: 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs and 3 outputs supporting full 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and eARC. Fully optimized for next-gen gaming and high-end video streaming.Room Correction: Built-in Audyssey MultEQ XT32 calibration and Dirac Live upgrade capability.Build Quality: Made in Japan with premium 32-bit/192kHz DACs and high-current power delivery.The unit is in pristine cosmetic and perfect operational shape. It has never been pushed into clipping, never overheated and ran with an ac Infinity Aircom since day 1.What’s Included:Denon AVR-X4800H ReceiverOriginal Factory Packaging & InsertsOriginal Remote Control (RC-1252)Audyssey Sound Calibration Microphone & StandDetachable Power CordI installed dust caps on the unused hdmi ports to help keep them dust free* **Bonus:** Original purchase receipt from January 2025 will be included in the box (the factory warranty window runs until 1-12-2028).Store Policies & ShippingShipping: Items are securely packed in their original factory box and dropped off at the carrier within 24 business hours of cleared payment. Ships fully insured via Reverb Safe Shipping with signature tracking required.Sales Policy: All gear is sold as-is, as-described, and pictured. No personal warranties or returns are offered.Reverb Protection: In the event of shipping damage or a functional discrepancy upon arrival, the transaction is handled strictly under standard Reverb Buyer Protection rules. Please inspect the unit within 7 days of delivery.
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Denon traces its origins to 1910, when American entrepreneur Frederick Whitney Horn founded Japan's first audio equipment company, Nipponophone, initially focused on gramophones and records. The Denon brand emerged in 1939 from the merger of Japan Denki Onkyo—combining "den" for electricity and "on" for sound—with other entities, marking a shift toward professional audio development. This heritage includes pioneering Japan's first professional disc recorder in 1945, used to capture Emperor Hirohito's voice, and launching the nation's first long-playing records in 1951.
The brand excels across a broad spectrum of hi-fi categories, from amplifiers, turntables, and tuners to loudspeakers, cassette decks, and phono cartridges. Denon's innovations extend to digital frontiers, such as the world's first practical PCM recorder in the early 1970s, the inaugural CD player in 1981, and early home theater systems with Dolby Digital in 1995. Today, its lineup encompasses AV receivers, headphones, wireless streaming solutions like HEOS, and high-channel processors, blending professional-grade components with consumer accessibility.
Denon holds a commanding position as a mid-to-high-end mainstay in the hi-fi market, revered for its blend of technological firsts, robust build quality, and balanced sound signatures that appeal to discerning enthusiasts. No longer a vintage collector's niche, it competes confidently against premium rivals, backed by over a century of audio leadership and strategic partnerships like its merger with Marantz.
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