But the price for this new receiver is significantly higher than the old one mostly due to outstanding video scaler/processor/deinterlacer (around $1800 CAD). The problem is that newer avr-990/avr-3310ci is inferior to the previous model in what is related to sound processing: one DSP processor instead of two thus using less accurate Audyssey EQ in avr-990/avr-3310ci instead of Aydyssey EQ XT in avr-989/avr-2809ci, and does not accept DSD through HDMI (you have to convert it to LPCM in SACD player). Newer models have excellent video scaler capable of upconverting/deinterlacing digital hdmi->hdmi (avr-790/avr1910ci, avr-890/avr-2310ci, avr-990/avr-3310ci and higher). That's why I decided not to wait and bought one for $950 a couple of days ago. I think the price could go down to around $750 again but the problem is that this model is being phased out so you can only buy what is left in stores. is it possible to do 'manual' firmware update on 3310 (that is manualy downloading it and then installing it - and NOT via 3310 automatic update?).Handaman wrote: ↑989 is made in Japan as well. If it is possible - where can be found ? (can't find anything on the internet on this topic) is it possible to do 'manual' firmware update on 3310 (that is manualy downloading it and then installing it - and NOT via 3310 automatic update?). I did reset seetings to factory state -> nothing changed, same issue I did check network cable -> network and internet access for sure works OK, DHCP enabled on network OK, I assume problem is in firmware therefore firmware update should solve the problem but again connection to the internet is not working, therefore firmaware update is not possible sometimes 3310 freezes when playing with USB, mediaserver.

can't perform firmware update as it doesn't want to connect to internet can't play USB even network cable is not pluged (still wants to connect to the network before - why the hell this is needed for USB ?!?!?) can't play from USB, mediaserver, internet radio can't change network related (and some other) settings in the settings Having severe issue with connection to the network:

Denon 3310ci latest firmware update