Denon AVR 3808Ci

Pros: Denon quality receiver with plenty of HDMI inputs and GUI interface

Cons: XM-Ready receiver should include tuner, but does not.

The Bottom Line: Denon has a reputation for being one of the best receivers around. This entry HUI model will not disappoint!

Review: Note: I did not include receiver specs here as there is too much to cover and such material can be referenced through the Denon website. When I first made the decision to throw myself head first into the two new high definition video formats I ...

Pros: 4 HDMI inputs; can rename inputs; good quality sound and build.

Cons: expensive and the manual doesn't offer enough explanation and description for novices.

The Bottom Line: I think you get a little more with Denon, but you pay for it.

Review: I decided to upgrade my audio/video receiver (a/v receiver) to take advantage of the new surround sound formats available on HD DVD and Bluray discs: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. My previous a/v receiver, a Denon AVR-1804, ...