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Denon's $5,200 Flagship AVR-5308CI with Wi-Fi, Better Media and Cozy UI (And 12 Other New Receivers)

If you're like us, you've been waiting for AV receivers to catch up with the digital age. Today, Denon introduced a huge line of receivers, with features that are up our alley:
• Wi-Fi in the two priciest models, AVR-5308CI ($5,199) and AVR-4308CI ($2,499)
• USB inputs for bus-powered HDD, along with AAC, FLAC, WMA Lossless, MP3 and WAV decoding
• Networking connectivity for both PCs and Macs (via Twonky Media)
• A friendly user interface (don't call it Cross Media Bar!) that makes setup and networking easier, included on the two priciest mentioned above plus the non-Wi-Fi 3808CI ($1,599)—see gallery for examples
• HDMI 1.3a compatibility and 1080p output across the board; with 1080p upscaling on the higher-end models
• Auto room setup that starts automatically when you insert the tuning microphone
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2:52 PM on Tue Jul 24 2007
By Wilson Rothman
16,252 views, 12 comments

Latest by kingmophat: only six HDMI? Where will I plug in my third cable box? more »

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Frankenfight: Affordable HDMI Receivers

Audio is hard. There are lots of wires and plugs and swearing. That's why HDMI receivers, with their promises of audio and video over one cord, make us so excited. More »

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4:30 PM on Wed Mar 21 2007
By Mark Wilson
15,159 views, 17 comments

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Denon's Next Gen Receivers: The Stuff Home Theater Dreams Are Made Of

I've always been a fan of Denon's A/V components and their newest line of receivers reinforces my infatuation. The sexy new boxes will include HDMI 1.3 inputs and support for both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD. There aren't that many devices out there that support HDMI 1.3, but we've already seen some upcoming Samsung HDTVs that carry the new spec, which allows for better color support and a smoother HD image. A nice way to future-proof your home theater set up if you ask me. So what else does Denon have in store for us? Well, for one, their high-end model (AVR-4308CI) will have built-in Wi-Fi for Internet radio (a nice bonus on a receiver). More »

5:11 PM on Wed Feb 21 2007
By Louis Ramirez
28,303 views, 9 comments

Latest by TheNthDegree: One more thing: I think when I realized that my XBR2 was only 1.1, and that my PS3 was the only 1.3 device I had, I just stopped sweating it. more »

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Harmon Kardon Receivers Include 'The Bridge' to the 21st Century

Harmon Kardon brings its receivers into the 21st century with a group of four HDMI equipped and iPod-friendly systems. The higher-end AVR 347 ($999) and AVR 247 ($549) are packing 7.1 sound, while the lower priced at AVR 147 ($449) and AVR 146 ($349) crank out 5.1 sound and less power. More »

1:30 PM on Wed Jan 31 2007
By Charlie White
4,173 views, 13 comments

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Denon AVR-5805MkII THX Ultra2 Receiver: A Streaming, PlaysForSure, 22-Channel Big Rig


Alright, now that these goddamn things are going double decker, don't you think we should give them size designations like "Queen", "King" and "Godzirra"? More »

4:01 PM on Thu Sep 21 2006
By Brian Lam
1,417 views, 17 comments

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Harman Kardon's High-End CES Goodies


Harman Kardon didn't hold anything back at CES, showing three A/V receivers, an advanced Universal remote control, a 7.1 channel home theatre system, an integrated home theatre system and 2 DVD A/V players with SACD and HDMI. More »

2:42 PM on Wed Jan 4 2006
By tgrumet
524 views, Comment

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Denon A/V Receivers at CES

If you've got some bucks to spend this new year and want to build a killer A/V system, there's nothing wrong with checking out Denon's new A/V receiver, which will include available Dolby and DTS surround sound decoding technologies, IR remote in/out terminals for integrated system control, and feature assignable amplifier configuration for either 7.1-channel surround operation or 5.1 surround with an amplified second zone.
The AVR-2807 includes HDMI digital video source switching, room correction and calibration technology called MultEQXT from Audyssey Laboratories that maximizes room acoustics for multiple listeners, and XM Satellite Radio s new Connect-and-Play technology. And hey, at $1100, you'll get the quality of Denon without the $6000 pricetag of its higher-end receivers.

9:30 AM on Tue Jan 3 2006
By tgrumet
305 views, Comment

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Denon Hi-Def AV receiver Brings On the Video

Let's face it, A/V receivers aren't really the darling of the CE world these days. Phones, gaming consoles, PDA's, these are the things we tend to look at when we want to drool. But Denon has always been a favorite of mine. Although its products aren't exactly exciting to look at, the company always packs a really great punch into a boring silver or black box. Take this new AVR-3806 receiver, which can upscale your analog TV signal to HDMI to make it almost as good as an HD signal. It'll also make your DVD images and console games look sweet as well. Has seven power amps and lets you feed multiple rooms from one source. Goes for around $1300. More »

2:58 PM on Mon Oct 31 2005
By tgrumet
981 views, 1 comment

Latest by rbf2000: I've seen upscaling dvd players and was less than impressed. They don't get anywhere near the quality of a native HD broadcast. I would have to say that this upscaling would be even worse than that of a more »