Denon has announced several new AV receivers for 2008, ranging from $1,200 down to $300...The six most expensive models (AVR-2809CI, AVR-2309CI, AVR-1909, AVR-989, AVR-889, and AVR-789) feature upconversion of analog signals up to 1080p, as well as onboard decoding for high-resolution audio soundtracks, such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio...AVR-2809CI...
"I would recommend this receiver to anyone who wants superior sound and performance at a budget price..."
"Great receiver for the money! Definitely run the Audyssey Mic, it makes a huge difference in the sound! I would recommend this one for a great starter receiver and it is a great price..."
"I have good speakers for everything except the center channel which is Definitive Technology and the powered sub..."
"Pros At a very reasonable price it does exactly what I need it to do-provide great 2.0 sound with the ability to upgrade..."
"Cons This unit does not do HDMI passthrough, it only acts as a switcher-but for the price point that was not a deal breaker for me as I have no problem running seperate audio and video..."
"Overall, this DenonAVR-1609 was perfect for me..."
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DenonAVR-1609 - 7.1 channel home theater receiver 7.1 ch 5.2 ch 2 ch ... Two-year limited warranty. The DenonAVR-1609 is no longer available for purchase new. ...
DenonAVR-1609 Receiver. AVR1609 - 7.1 Channels, 75 W/Channel, 0.08% THD, ... versatility are the hallmarks of the AVR-1609, which feat... more ... DenonAVR ...