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In Reply to: RE: Please Recommend a Home Theater Receiver posted by AbeCollins on April 17, 2008 at 13:53:20
Denon 2808 for $1200 MSRP (I'd rather the Denon vs the others).
There's no HDMI to component conversion (only the reverse, due to HDCP).
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Circuit City has a big box equivalent (AVR-988) for $499 *and* you get10% off *and* you get a $75 gift card. This one does HDMI 1.3 and upconversion from composite to HDMI. Looks like a very good deal.
I've had my eye on that Denon model you pointed out. Since I'm already somewhat familiar with Denon, I might go that route again. The model above the 2808CI seemed nice too but I don't think I need the added features.
Thanks Joe.
...Abe
It is the minimum receiver that they make which is 7.1, decodes DTS-HD Master Audio and has preamp outputs. The 7.1 may not be needed now, but what if the bug bites you in the future and you decide that's the way to go? You'll be all set for 7.1 with this receiver. If you're using the PS3, it will decode the advanced audio codecs (giving you access to the best fidelity soundtracks). But should you opt for a different Blu-ray player or switch to a different model in the future that bitstreams the advanced audio codecs, this receiver will be able to handle their decoding. And should you decide to keep the amps that you have or decide that you need more power in the future, the preamp outputs have you set for that too.
Besides the above, there's just a solidity about the Denon Home Theater sound that I like. If they'd just make this model without the internal amps (ie, a preamp-only version), I'd be all over it.
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