[SledgeHammer]

Thats not a typo folks... some info on the new Denon AVR-4308CI AVR has started to leak... looks like a winner:


HDMI 1.3(a?)

XM & HD Radio tuners

DTS-HD & Dolby TrueHD decoding

Wi-fi, Ethernet, iTunes, WMA

new overhauled GUI

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...7-page-49.html

 

[mikeyj]

Sign me up. I had to send back the 4306 because of the HDMI/Audio issues. This looks like everything I want an more. Any word on release dates?

 

[egrady]

I'm intrigued by the 5308. I'd like to see it mirror the 5805CI, except for the full fledged ability to drive two different 5.1 systems. I rather have something that could drive one 7.1 system, using demanding low impedance speakers, than two 5.1 systems. Sort of an updated 5803A for a big chunk less than the 5805CI.

 

[SledgeHammer]

mikeyj: I was hearing the April / May time frame, but at CES Denon was talking "later this year" although April IS later this year then now

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egrady: A little overkill for my needs and wallet

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[tonydeluce]



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Originally Posted by egrady /forum/post/0


I'm intrigued by the 5308. I'd like to see it mirror the 5805CI, except for the full fledged ability to drive two different 5.1 systems. I rather have something that could drive one 7.1 system, using demanding low impedance speakers, than two 5.1 systems. Sort of an updated 5803A for a big chunk less than the 5805CI.

I am wondering what the difference will be between the 5308 and the 4308?


I only use my 4306 as a processor so the separate processor also is interesting

( if the price isn't higher than the 4308/5308 )...

 

[Sam S]

Thanks for the link, best coverage I've seen of the CES Denon showing. I'm not sure if I like the new styling, but hey whatcha gonna do with a 40lb black box?

Glad to see Denon pushing the envelope again, gotta keep other companies on their toes!

 

[jadalias]



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Originally Posted by Sam S /forum/post/0


Thanks for the link, best coverage I've seen of the CES Denon showing. I'm not sure if I like the new styling, but hey whatcha gonna do with a 40lb black box?

Glad to see Denon pushing the envelope again, gotta keep other companies on their toes!

Yeah, best coverage I've seen too, and it's a bunch of low rez, fuzzy pics, and not too much info (watts? channels?). Still, I really want one. Streaming FLAC!

 

[SledgeHammer]

Its hard to make out the styling due to the low res pics... seems a bit curved on the vertical face. I'd prefer a flat face myself, but its certainly not the ugliest thing out there by a long, long shot. Still one of the better looking pieces if you like the classic black (which I do).


I'm guessing the pics are low res because they were taken discretely with a cell phone camera or something. Remember, this was a closed door thing where people probably had to sign NDAs

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[UxiSXRD]

Hopefully they have it in SILVER!

 

[vdmai]

Do I see 4 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs on the top left to center? That would be cool!!

 

[sa]

Ooooo FLAC support, I'd buy it just for that!

 

[nielsdc]

The 4308CI seems to have a DCDi logo on the front, which will be disappointing for a lot of people....

 

[Spizz]

HQV will only be on the upcoming AVR-5308.

 

[Axel]



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Originally Posted by vdmai /forum/post/0


Do I see 4 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs on the top left to center? That would be cool!!

I was wondering the same...Can anybody confirm? Sledge? It is kind of hard to tell from the pic.


Thanks!

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Axel

 

[Brahmzy]

Dang I was going to go with the new 380X..but this thing might do the trick. Still 130W/CH ya think?

 

[SledgeHammer]

I wasnt there, so I couldn't tell you what it has other then whats posted in that link

. It does look like 4x2 HDMI to me too though. I'd say it NEEDS 4+ HDMI to be competitive since the Pio Elite has 4 inputs. DCDi over HQV is definitely a let down. Can't believe they wouldn't even toss the REON in there

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I'd say at this point all specs are still subject to change (remember the electrical tape over the iLink incident with the AVR-4306?), so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[True Fan]



I'd say at this point all specs are still subject to change (remember the electrical tape over the iLink incident with the AVR-4306?)/

I don't, can you elaborate on that ?

 

[SledgeHammer]



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Originally Posted by True Fan /forum/post/0

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Originally Posted by SledgeHammer /forum/post/0


I'd say at this point all specs are still subject to change (remember the electrical tape over the iLink incident with the AVR-4306?)

I don't, can you elaborate on that ?

When specs/pics of the AVR-4306 first came out, it was supposed to / rumored to have iLink. Then pics started showing up with a piece of electrical tape over the iLink port. Finally, the iLink port was dropped in the production model.

 

[UxiSXRD]

First I've heard of it, but since the 4306 doesn't have firewire/iLink, I'd imagine their prototype did.


Moral of the story: let's wait to see what is actually released (in this case, hopefully HQV instead of DCDi). And we can still hope for firewire.

 

[Sam S]

I imagine Firewire will drop from all the Denon receivers line except maybe the 5805ci and the upcoming high end pre-amp.


When the 2930ci/3930ci showed up with no IEEE1394, ya knew the end was near for this transmission format.


And how many DVD players made it out the door with IEEE1394? Six models?