Denon AVR-X3800H
Score: 81/100
Marantz Cinema 50 Silver
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Marantz Cinema 50 is a powerful 9.4-channel AV receiver offering 110 W per channel, 8K video, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and extensive connectivity for immersive home-theater setups. Its high power draw and substantial weight make installation more demanding, and the warranty is only three years. Best suited for medium-to-large rooms where full surround sound is desired.
The Denon AVR-X3800H is a high-power 9.4-channel receiver featuring 105 W per channel, HDMI 2.1 8K video and a built-in tuner. Its elevated DAC noise and heavy weight are notable trade-offs for the premium feature set. Best for enthusiasts building medium-large home-theater systems who value extensive audio/video capabilities.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 | 7best | |
3best | 3best | |
105 W | 110 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 660 Wbest | 680 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.2 Wbest |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 434.34 mmbest | 441.96 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 167.64 mm | 165.1 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(1) | ||
HDMI Inputs | 6 | 7 |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | AAC; FLAC; WAV; DSD; MP3 | MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC HD, WAV, ALAC, DSD, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro‑3D, IMAX |
Power(2) | ||
Power Output (per channel, 8 Ω) (W) | 105 W | 110 W |
Power Consumption (Operating) (W) | 660 W | 680 W |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | Bluetooth |
Features(1) | ||
Video Support (e.g., 4K/8K) | 8K/60Hz; 4K/120Hz; HDR10+; Dolby Vision; HLG | 8K/60Hz,HDR10+,Dolby Vision,HLG |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 434.34 mm | 441.96 mm |
Height (mm) | 167.64 mm | 165.1 mm |
Depth (mm) | 378.46 mm | 393.7 mm |
Weight (kg) | 12.518 kg | 16.63 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the AVR-X3800H for its robust analog amplification, flexible channel configuration, and strong 8K video handling, while consistently pointing out the DAC's elevated noise and jitter as the primary drawback. ASR recommends using pure mode to mitigate DAC issues, and overall the unit is seen as a solid step forward despite minor regressions in measurement scores.
Everyday users generally praise the ease of HEOS multi-room streaming, the inclusion of a phono input for vinyl enthusiasts, and the quick Audyssey room-calibration. Recurring complaints focus on DAC-related noise in digital playback and the unit's substantial weight making installation harder.
Professional reviewers commend the Cinema 50 for its warm Marantz sound signature, robust HDAM amplification, and future-ready 8K HDMI infrastructure, while also highlighting the ease of calibration with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and the convenience of HEOS multi-room streaming. The build quality and five-year warranty are repeatedly noted as strong selling points.
Consumers repeatedly praise the receiver's straightforward setup process, the breadth of connectivity options, and the ability to stream high-resolution music throughout the house via HEOS. The remote and voice-assistant integration are also frequently mentioned as convenient features.
