Denon AVR-3312CI Pro Reviews

We listened to this receiver with a ton of source content. Movies sounded expansive and full - the sound quality on this receiver is well above par. Hey, there are some products priced even higher in the line that really pour a lot of money into the amplifier section, but in terms of value, the AVR 3312CI is going to be really hard to beat. Music came across as very live, particularly in the area of midrange - which was detailed. Male and female vocals sounded realistic and details like breaths and sibilance poked through the mix perfectly. At highs were very airy, with cymbal decays that didn't compress or sound shrill. This is a solid amplifier that is going to work well for all but the most demanding listeners. Add to that the almost ridiculous laundry list of features and you have a product that is easily worth the price of admission.

The Denon AVR-3312CI is a fine-sounding receiver with a definitive feature set, especially for those intending to integrate it into a custom installation. Many features are especially suitable as the death spiral of the CD format accelerates: This receiver will stream from Rhapsody, Napster, or your iThing, or pull media out of your PC, or even play vinyl (turntable not included). These are the choices that listeners increasingly demand. So this is far more than another dumb black box—it’s the nerve center for a 21st century audio system.