I bought this unit recently, and so far I am very happy with it. I was able to take home a Yamaha (992) and test drive it. I found the two recievers to be similar, and thought you couldn't go wrong with either. I went with the Denon 3200 because it sounded a little better with my system, and I thought with the two hinges on the Yamaha remote that my kids would have it broken in about a week. For the money I paid ($949) I am very happy and feel good about highly recomending the Denon AVR3200. I will give it the best rating for a reciever in this price range. You will not be unhappy with this reciever in this price range. I also have had a Denon reciever before and it has been good and durable.My speaker system
Front = B&W 602's
Center = B&W CC6
Rear = B&W 601's
Sub = Solid PB100

Simple: Excellent! I compared this unit to the Yamaha 992, and in all categories I have to say, the receivers were matched, almost neck-n-neck. Power output, clarity, etc. I felt that both receivers did justice to both of their companies product lines. Why, then, did I choose the AVR-3200 (at approx 200 bucks more?) Also fairly simple: 6 Channel Input & AC-3 RF Input with built in modulator(or is that demodulater?).
Wait, you say, why 6 channel input? Isn't this a DD receiver? Yes, it is a DD receiver, but it's the only one I've seen or heard of with a 6 channel input in addition. Whiy have it? DTS. nuff said

AC-3 RF (De)modulation is nice, it "saved" me 100 bucks.

All in all, if you've got 900-1200 bucks to spend, this unit will not let you down. Period.

Great sound, nice features, just about everthing

none

This is a great receiver that just beats the hell out of the sony that I also have. Very powerful amps that create a great sound for dvds. I would strongly recommend this product to anyone looking for superior sound.

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sony

clean sound, price, name

only one optical and coax in.

I purchased mine as a open box a the Good Guys for $359 and can,t beleive I was looking at buying a low end yamaha or onkyo. This offers so much more for the money. Take my advice and do your homework before you shop. Never pay full retail! Great sounding reciever. the five channel sterio is fantastic! Don't buy one without it. Also the DD will blow you away. My onkyo was pro-logic, what an improvment. I was shopping for onkyo 575 ( scared of by the Hisssss stories on the net) yamaha 595 (good reciever but did not find the deal I wanted) or denon ( as listed above $359)I have two friends who just paid the same for sony 825 (already broke twice in two months, and sounds like crap) And another friend who bought Technics (sounds like crap). I highly recomend this reciever. look for deals.
Ok so it does'nt have DTS. So what. From what I have read it is no better. Get rid of it or just call it Macintosh.

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onkyo

Clean, little coloration, 5 channel stereo, build quality

Low number of digital inputs, no component videos etc.

This is an old model of Denon and therefore there is a
lack of the current features including DTS, component
video switching etc. But I consider DTS unnecessary,
and you can get this model at lower prices now. If these
features are important to you, then buy the AVR-3300.

Like many people pointed out, the menu is a bit lacking,
and the setup is more involved than I imagined. It only
allows you to set one distance for the left and right
surrounds, which is a negative for me, because my room
condition forced me to place them differently.

The learning remote is pretty good. I programmed my
TV, VCR and Cable box (most of it) into it. But it had
trouble with my Samsung DVD player remote. It is a bit
less than intuitive at first, but after reading the manual
it was no problem setting it up and using it. It's my
first universal remote so I am not complaining.

It works great for home theater applications. Power is
adequate if your speakers are reasonably efficient. I use
Missions with 89db sensitivities, and therefore have no
problem with the power. The bass is very controlled. In
some movies such as ID4 I felt it was almost too controlled
and lack some of the power I heard on lower quality
systems. But I am using the Mission subwoofer and they
are known for lower output, so I can't really tell which
piece is responsible.

On music, the dennon works quite well as well, for an
A/V receiver that is. The 5-channel stereo mode is the
only natural 5-channel mode I heard in any receiver. Maybe
the mid-range could be fuller, but it's really good for
the price.

Other equipment in the system:
4 Mission 701 Main and Surround speakers
Mission 70c1 center
Mission AS1 subwoofer
Samsung DVD-709 DVD player
general cables

My other systems components are a bit lower end than the
receiver warrants, and therefore I don't know what it could
really do with better matched speakers. Overall a very
good low priced receiver for an entry-level mid-fi system.

Overall quality design, awesome sound quality, 5 channel stereo (wow!), on-screen setup, powerful remote.

No DTS, no 24/96 DACs, no rear pre-outs, only one sub output.

I purchased this unit used but with very low hours of use. The 3200 is very heavy and built very very well. The sound is warmer than I expected (which is an added bonus to tone down my bright speakers). Everything about this receiver screams quality. The mute button actually turns off the amps and doesn't just decrease their volume. Digital inputs are assignable. The 3200 remembers each inputs sound settings and recalls them upon selection... ... ... Too many good things to list!

The setup on this bad boy is pretty involved but necessary to fine tune the sound. This thing has so many features, it would be impossible to describe them all. The five channel stereo mode sounds GREAT--it makes me think that I am in a car with a kick-ass stereo. The bass is accurate and not overly boomy. Midrages and highs and very warm and detailed. There does seem to be a lack of bass at low volume levels, but who wants to listen to music that softly anyway?!?!? I just crank up my subs level to make up. The Dolby Digital decoding is accurate and very smooth.

The only problems (read MINOR problems) are the 3200's lack of 24/96 DACs which isn't a big deal except for you all who own DVD players that pass a 24/96 signal. Other than that, I have no complaints about the Denon at all. The remote is a bit clumsy at first with the small buttons, but very very powerful (has an amazing range). The learning feature is nice, but I prefer the original remotes to all my components.

Denon 3200
Yamaha CDC-905
Sony 7000 DVD
JVC 32 Inch TV
Front: JBL HLS 620s
Center: JBL HLS Center
Rear: JBL HLS 615s
Sub: Acoustic Research AS112

Overall, if you can pick this baby up at a reasonable price, you have no reason to buy any hunk of junk Best Buy receiver.

Advice: Get very sensitive speakers! 85 watts x 5 almost doesn't cut it with my 89-91 DB rated JBLs.

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Strongly organized inputs/outputs layout, ability to act as a pre-amp if upgrading to a power amp system later on. An icon based on tv display!!

remote control is light on extra features/capabilities, No DTS, but DTS is dying anyways

My System specs:
Toshiba CF36H50 36" TV
Sony DVP-S7700 Reference Player
Denon AVR-3200 Digital Receiver
Paradigm Studio 100 Reference Series Speakers
Paradigm Studio CC Reference Series Centre
Paradigm Studio 20 Reference Series Rear Speakers
Monster S-Video Cable
MIT Speaker wire

What can I say but, I love this amp!!
What really sold me was the fact I can use it to pre-amp a power amplifier later on.
I found the sound a little less crisp than the Rotel RSX-965, but found the AVR-3200 to handle louder/bassier sounds and output to a subwoofer a lot better. Since I listen to Industrial music, I found the Denon a lot more suited to my needs.
This isn't to say it doesn't handle crisp sounds poorly, I found the Rotel a little too crisp.
I would recommend this amp to anyone looking for an amp under the $1500 dollar range, who is looking for an amp that can handle heavy bass, or a lot of heavy sounds in action movies.

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Excellent Dolby Digital Decoding and Reproduction, Great Value, Good Power, 5Channel Stereo Feature, 6 Channel Input, Personal Memory Plus

Only 1 optical input, No DTS, No Component Video Input

I have had this receiver for almost 3 years and I have only been pleased with it. I was the first person to get one from the retailer in my area. DVD was not out yet, so my Denon LD player provided my Dolby Digital source. I put in Braveheart and could not believe the improvement over Pro-Logic (I had an older Denon Pro-Logic receiver AVR-1010). Imaging was great and having the surrounds in full range really made a difference. The power is plenty for producing VERY loud sound levels (powered subs both front and rear helps too). Although it does not have DTS decoding, the 6 channel external input allows you to upgrade to DTS if you want. This is and Excellent Receiver.

My Setup is a follows: Carver Cinema1 (L, R, C, SR, SL), Carver Cinema1 Powered Sub for Rear, JBL Powered Sub for front, Denon LA-2300 LD Player, Pioneer DV-414 DVD Player, Sony MD Player, Mitsubishi VCR.

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I've had the AVR-3200 for a month now and think it great,(I had a technics DX-6 before) it has enough power for me and 6 inputs for the future and the remote is ok. I like the on screen display for setup and tweeking, I picked it up at my distributor for 626.00 +tax.

Crisp sound with plenty of power for anyone's home theatre system.

First Dennon with Dolby Digital Decoding...therefore, it only has one optical DD input...nothing else...makes addin components difficult.

After testdriving several yamaha and onkyo receivers, my brother (a long time dennon enthusiast) demanded I give the 3200 a day in court. One listen was all I needed. I purchased this reciever almost three years ago, so I had the unfortunate pleasure of paying top dollar( about $1000) at the time. However, I don't regret a single penny. This receiver sends a precise signal in DD mode and when combined with the proper speakers is RIGHT ON POINT!!!! I don't know how to put it any better than that. If you are thinking of joining the digital revolution, the only thing I would recommend is to go for the 3300 simply for the additional digital inputs. A++++++++++++++++++++++ Happy listening.