by Tom Andry — last modified September 15, 2010
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Product Name: AVR-4311CI AirPlay Receiver
Manufacturer: Denon Electronics
So, what do you want in a receiver? What do you need? More importantly, what do you think you’ll need a year from now? Two years? Three? Are you interested in the latest protocols, like Apple’s new iTunes AirPlay? If you are only shucking out $200, $300, $500 for a receiver, you may well expect to upgrade every year or three. At that price point, for many, it is practically an impulse buy. But you know you’re not getting the latest features, the best amps, or all the current technology and components that are available. But if price is all that matters and you’d rather take a $500 hit every couple of years rather than a $2000 one and hope that your receiver keep you happy long enough to justify the price, that’s up to you.
Eventually, you’ll be tempted. You’ll see a new receiver come out and look at the feature set and think, “My God, it’s full of stars,” (or something to that effect). You’ll take a look at the bank, remember you’ve got a bonus check on the way, and start value shopping for B-stock. But right as you are about to pull the trigger, you have a moment of panic. Should you do it? Should you spend all that money? Will you feel like a new man the next day or will you feel like sitting in the shower, fully clothed, crying?
And then, on top of that, Denon recently announced support for Apple AirPlay, the company’s new wireless audio protocol that will support multiple products across the board. According to the Denon website:
Coming in the Fall of 2010 is a planned upgrade that provides Apple iTunes AirPlay compatibility that lets you stream your favorite music to the AVR-4311CI….
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