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Onkyo 806, Denon 2808 or Denon 2309

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1/24/09 at 5:35pm
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I've narrowed down my selection to one of these 3 receivers. I will be using with my PS3 and my HD comcast digital cable. All 3 seem pretty good. Any feedback?
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1/25/09 at 8:54am
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Re: Onkyo 806, Denon 2808 or Denon 2309

I'm in the same situation. It's hard to beat the Onkyo 806 price.
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1/25/09 at 12:10pm
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Re: Onkyo 806, Denon 2808 or Denon 2309

The Denon 2808 does not decode the HD audio formats, so that would knock that one out, for me anyway. The 2309 does decode the HD audio, but is only 100 watts per ch., has 1 less optical input, and 1 less HDMI input than the Onkyo 806.

The Onkyo is more bang for the buck. Denon makes very good stuff, but puts a premium price on them. To get the same features as the Onkyo, you'll pay more for it. Just remember, with the Onkyo, don't close it in. It needs room to "breathe".
Samsung HL61A750 (LED DLP)            Onkyo TX-SR805
Oppo BDP-83 Blu ray                                  Polk Audio LSi9
Polk Audio LSiC                                  Sony SS-MB100H
JBL PSW1200 (Sub)                        ...
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1/25/09 at 4:29pm
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Re: Onkyo 806, Denon 2808 or Denon 2309

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The Denon 2808 does not decode the HD audio formats,
Actually Ed, the 2808 does decode TrueHD and MA . In fact, the 2807 was the first avr that did. But it falls a little short on video processing/up-conversion and has a two faced remote (you have to flip it over to access many of the setup buttons). But it is a Denon so reliability and over-all performance should be above par. For me it would be a tough call between it and the 806 but I'd probobly go with the Onkyo.
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1/25/09 at 4:46pm
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Re: Onkyo 806, Denon 2808 or Denon 2309

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Actually Ed, the 2808 does decode TrueHD and MA
Ok, my mistake for not reading the whole thing, at their site. I just looked at all the logos, under the pic. If the receiver decodes the formats, it usually shows the DolbyHD, dtsHD MA logos there, and they aren't there for this receiver:
Denon USA | AVR-2808CI
Sorry for the confusion..........
Samsung HL61A750 (LED DLP)            Onkyo TX-SR805
Oppo BDP-83 Blu ray                                  Polk Audio LSi9
Polk Audio LSiC                                  Sony SS-MB100H
JBL PSW1200 (Sub)                        ...
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