jordan122345 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) So I started out looking at a denon x4000 at best buy for $650 but then found out it was missing everything. So what sounded like a good deal ended up being a horrible deal. In the mean time I was searching my local Craigslist for deals. And low and behold I find this onkyo 838 for $500. So I went to the guys house with $400 and the guy took it. The unit was in basically brand new condition and still had the blue tape on most of it. Turn s out they only played it for about 30 minutes and it came with everything except the box. Edited March 11, 2015 by jordan122345 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 even if you miss out on that particular one, they are selling for $650 on A4L now.. http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx4000/denon-avr-x4000-7.2-4k-ultra-hd-networking-receiver-w/airplay/1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean5340 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 A quick check on the bay has them at 799 free shipping. Looks like a good deal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean5340 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Sweet. Looks like a deal at A4L. No tax I'm guessing and free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I think i sold mine for $600. New in a box for $650 isn't bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 So I am at a retail store in Denver and they have an open box denon x4000 receiver marked at $650 plus tax should I jump on it asap or wait for a better deal Sounds good to me. I have "considered" jumping on a similar deal at A4Less. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I bought mine for $650.00, if you look around, you may be able to get one on Ebay for $550.00-$575.00. $650.00 is probably going to be nearer to the upper end at this time. If the means of having it now outweigh the bargain shooping and potentially losing it,then I'd jump on it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Now this is a good deal for a refurb. http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavr4520ci/denon-avr-4520ci-denon-s-flagship-home-theater-receiver-150wpc/1.html Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Just make sure they have the remote and all the cords. BB is bad for that with open box items in my area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 New with a warranty beats any refurb within $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) So I am at a retail store in Denver and they have an open box denon x4000 receiver marked at $650 plus tax should I jump on it asap or wait for a better deal Offer them $575.00 and tell them you will buy an HDMI cable or two to go with it. Bill Edited March 5, 2015 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan122345 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Should have known it was too good so it is missing everything no remote,no mic,no power cord,and no manual and they won't go lower than 629 plus tax should I offer 500 and see what they say 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean5340 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 If this is the unit that you have been waiting for buy it from A4L. I'll throw this out there. Now that my Onkyo NR717 has been fixed it is quite impressive. Maybe consider an Onkyo with similar specs. You could do a refurb nr818 on a4l for $600. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan122345 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Haven't really been waiting for it but I seen the price and I knew it was a good receiver so I thought maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) If this is the unit that you have been waiting for buy it from A4L. I'll throw this out there. Now that my Onkyo NR717 has been fixed it is quite impressive. Maybe consider an Onkyo with similar specs. You could do a refurb nr818 on a4l for $600. Whoa, what do you mean "now that it is fixed it is quite impressive?" I presume you had the HDMI board replaced, but have you had some sort of performance upgrade as well? (I have a well-loved 717 as well) BTW I agree completely that the Onk 818 is a great AVR. I have seen several for sale over at AVS.com for around $500. +++ To the OP: I agree with Jordan, without all the accessories, that unit is worth $500, tops. At $629 I'd walk away. Edited March 5, 2015 by wvu80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean5340 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I'm thinking it was the hdmi board and the TI processor that were replaced. I don't know for sure though. The networking is now flawless. It was far from flawless before. For me, the power is more than enough and the sound is clean and balanced. That's all I can ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I'm thinking it was the hdmi board and the TI processor that were replaced. I don't know for sure though. The networking is now flawless. It was far from flawless before. For me, the power is more than enough and the sound is clean and balanced. That's all I can ask for. OK, thanks. If your networking had problems, it was that HDMI board. It's just that if you found some super-secret way of hot rodding your 717, I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan611 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I'd walk.What a pain in the *** to have to go find everything for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 A new remote will run on the the upper part of $100. You can do better and get a unit with the mic and remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan122345 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Yeah I am waiting for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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