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| Brand: Denon
Category: CE
Buy New: $1,699.00
New (10) Used (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 5429
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 45
Dimensions (in): 23 x 23 x 13
MPN: AVR-3808CI
Model: AVR-3808CI
UPC: 081757507646
EAN: 0070052544913
ASIN: B000TW78AO
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Great receiver! January 4, 2008
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
I have been waiting a while for "the perfect receiver". However, I have come to the conclusion that this is as close to perfect as I am going to find for my needs right now. I am using all 4 HDMI inputs (PS3, Oppo 980H, Directv HR20, and a Sony Vaio computer). The Denon has worked flawlessly with SACD, DVD-A, and lossless audio sources from my BluRay movies.
For sound quality, it is important to get the speakers setup properly. Denon's auto setup with the included mic makes this a very simple setup. I have heard that it helps to take measurements from all over the room, so I setup 5 listening locations. The sound quality is fantastic. I do have an spl meter, but I have not had it out to fine tune the setup just yet. It already sounds fantastic. The Oppo has the ability to send out a DSD multi-channel signal for its SACD and these sound fantastic on the Denon.
I am not really using the video upscaler very much since most of the signals I am inputting are already HD. In other words, the Denon mainly sends out the signals untouched, so it is hard to complain.
The ability to update the firmware over the internet connection is what I believe sets this receiver apart from the competition. For me, this was the deciding factor. With all of the new tech in these receivers, I do not want to have to carry the thing into a service location every time it needs an update.
I should mention that I played some music coming from my computer using the network interface and it worked okay. It did take a few seconds to retrieve license information for Yahoo Music DRM files, but I bet they improve on that in the future.
The downsides are small, but should be mentioned. The remote is okay for setting up the system, but it is going into a drawer with my other remotes now that I have my Harmony 880 universal programmed for all of the general functions that I need. Also, the GUI takes some getting used to. I like the ability to rename the inputs and choose what video inputs go with the audio inputs. However, it was not something that I picked up and setup in a few minutes. It is better than my old Denon AVR-3300, so at least they are going in the right direction!
Fantastic December 7, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I love this receiver. Is it easy to set up? Well it's not simple that's for sure. I did not buy a receiver with this much functionality and think it be simple. The graphical user interface is OK to navigate but it will take a little time to get used to it. The Audessy setup went great. Most importantly my music and movies sound awesome. The up-conversion looks better than that of my TV and looks good on DVDs. I highly recommend this receiver and a nice set of speakers to everyone.
update: I have been using this for a couple months now. I have a 5.1 and zone 2 setup and I still love it. Everybody here loves the uncompressed audio on HD movies.
Great, but not for the technically challenged November 3, 2007
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I bought this receiver because it has 4 HDMI inputs and one HDMI output. The back side seems spartan with only 4 HDMI cables and one subwoofer cable attached, and now I don't have any use for a half dozen sets of high quality RCA cables!
The sound quality and video upconversion of this receiver are superb. The new GUI interface is aesthetically pleasing, but some actions are several menus deep, and it is difficult to navigate and find exactly what you're looking for. This receiver is not for the technically challenged. It is a little difficult to set up, and you really do need to have a TV hooked up for the programming.
After living for a few years with a $200 receiver, I'm amazed at the sound details I've been missing.....it's great to have a high quality AVR again!
Great Mid Range AV Receiver October 26, 2007
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
Denon's 3808CI has outstanding build quality, a new easy to use GUI, and the latest and greatest in HDMI switching. I am using it to run my Aperion Audio 633T's, 632LR's, 634VAC center, and a Aperion 12" powered sub. The power from the Denon is more than enough to drive these speakers to levels that require ear protection, yet with no clipping or distortion. Denon has a reputation for making bulletproof AV receivers, and this one is no exception. I highly recommend it.
 Top performance for reasonable price. October 20, 2007
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
Once set up the performance and operation is all that could be desired with two exceptions.
1-When using this with a DVD player and D-link to send SACD signals in DSD format to the AVR, the unit takes a while to recognize which signal format is being sent. It can take a couple of attempts to play the SACD before the two units talk to each other. Sometimes while this is going on the DSD signal is routed to analog resulting in loud while noise that could damage speakers.
2- There must be a less intuitive user friendly remote control unit somewhere but I don't know where it might be. I does perform all the functions it should --- once you figure it out. The user guide is of some help.
Now the good stuff. There are an amazing number of devices that can connecr to this besides the usual phone and disk players (XM radio, iPod, USB drives (MPO3, WAV, WMF files), internet radio. There are even recorder outputs although the tape monitor of old is no more.
The most impressive feature for me is the auto setup and room EQ. I've spent a lot of time and effort doing this manually with other products. I was dubious about the feature but the Denon gets better results than I ever could even with SPL meters, RTA etc. I've never heard a sub-woofer integrated with the main speakers this well. The software must get the distance and delays and phase difference just right as the imaging turned out better that I would have thought my motley collection of speaker capable.
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