Denon AVR-3808CI First Look

admin · #1 07-03-2007, 12:00 PM

We were able to get some advance info on the upcoming Denon AVR-3808CI product being released later this month and are now able to show that info to our readers. The primary advances of the new -08 CI series is the addition of HDMI 1.3a and support for 1080p/24 as well as 1080p/60. DVD-Audio and SACD are supported as is 12-bit Deep Color. Both Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio support is provided natively through the receiver (no more PCM conversion required from the HD-DVD player). 7.1 channels of PCM 24-bit/192kHz audio is supported as well for any legacy device requirements.

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Seth=L · #2 07-03-2007, 12:06 PM

No Reon? Gosh I hate the look of these new Denons, they are ugly IMO, and it only weighs 35 pounds.

Unless it is completely unquirky it really isn't competitive with the Onkyos.

jjurroz · #3 07-03-2007, 12:34 PM

The Onkyo's look very good on paper but the jury is still out on implementation.

On a side note: I only see 3 HDMI inputs and I remember reading somewhere else about the 3808 having 2 parallel HDMI outs (I see those but its hard to make out the labeling).

-Jose

placebo473 · #4 07-03-2007, 12:40 PM

Not having Reon is not the end of the world. It's always been the application of the chip(s) and not just it's name. We should all expect good reviews from this model. Measurables, performance, and UI will be top notch.

chenyk · #5 07-03-2007, 12:42 PM

Ya.... finally. I'm also hoping audioholics will has the review publish soon. Any date for the review?

BabelFish · #6 07-03-2007, 01:00 PM

yeah, and a review of the 4308!

zoran · #7 07-03-2007, 01:33 PM

same here!! both dcdi, denon, one hdmi mass!, $500 mass $$$, how compare to onkyo 805

avliner · #8 07-03-2007, 02:50 PM

IMO, Denon dropped the ball by not adding ALPHA chips on ALL channels, as they did in the past (3805/3806). Now that feature appears only on 4308 onwards...

Seth=L · #9 07-03-2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoran

same here!! both dcdi, denon, one hdmi mass!, $500 mass $$$, how compare to onkyo 805

Maybe try using full sentances and words. I don't understand much of this post. What does "mass" stand for?

Seth=L · #10 07-03-2007, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avliner

IMO, Denon dropped the ball by not adding ALPHA chips on ALL channels, as they did in the past (3805/3806). Now that feature appears only on 4308 onwards...

Oh, did not know that. They also dropped the ball on appearance. These new Denons look like cheesy versions of the Marantz receivers from the 90's, with the rounded top.