what would you do?

[coilman]

both open items 4308 for 13oo or 3808 for 1000 ?

 

[agarwalro]

Unless you need 2nd zone component video and 2 HDMI outs, I vote for the 3808.

The direct comparison can be seen here.
http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/257.asp?compareitem=3494&compareitem=3510&imageField.x=57&imageField.y=26

Both receivers are very capable and have almost equivalent features. The differences are,

In 4308 and not in 3808,
Dolby Pro Logic IIx – with Cinema, Music, Game Modes
HD Radio input

And some other differences are,
4308 - 3808
Weight: 41.6 - 39.2 lb.
Power Output:140 - 130 Watts per channel
Auto Setup Microphone Type: Alum DM-A505 - Mold DM-A405
AL24 Processing: AL24 - AL24+ FL/FR
Digital Outputs: Optical 2 Incl. Z4 - 2
HDMI 1.3a Outputs: 2 - 1
Component Video Outputs: 3 (1 Second Zone) - 2 Main Zone only
Multi-Source/Multi-Zone (*Uses REC OUT): 4 Source/4 Zone Audio (Z4 Digital); 2 Source/2 Zone Video 3 Source/3 Zone Audio; 2 Source/2 Zone Video

 

[Lordoftherings]

Get the 3808 and use the extra $300 for some new nice concert blu-rays and SACDs.

Unless you need a little more power and your speakers nedd a little extra boost. You already got the main difference in the post just above, now it's up to you, they are both excellent.

Or get the 4308, at that price, it is actually a pretty nice deal. And just watch the blu-rays and listen to the SACDs that you alredy have.

Bob

Note: Yeah, go for the 4308ci, it has more power into 4-ohm loads and a good extra set of features (2 HDMI outs, it is fully loaded with Network stuff...). Plus it is at just over 50% off from it's list price.

Note #2: About an Onkyo TX-SR876 for $950? Personally I'll go for the 876 (refurb), at accessories 4 less. Or the Onkyo TX-NR906 for $1,250? Same place.