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What kind of HDMI does Denon AVR 3808 use?

By Lucas Hayes

What kind of HDMI does Denon AVR 3808 use?

The increasing acceptance of HDMI technology in the world of home cinema has given way to a new breed of surround sound amps such as Denon’s AVR-3808. This high-end and expensively-priced £1,300 AV receiver features the latest HDMI 1.3a outputs, which can be used for video switching between your sources and high-definition display.

When was the last time I bought a Denon receiver?

My last receiver purchase was about five years ago, the Denon AVR-3803, which had what I expected to be everything I’d need for the long haul. Later models added interesting new functions like Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing but nothing that compelled me to install a whole new receiver.

Which is heavier the Denon 3800 or the 3800 Series?

Significantly though, it is conspicuously heavier than its larger rivals. That’s because Denon has quite radically remixed the entire 3800 series, redesigning it from the ground up to give it an even more robust chassis, reinforced by the so-called ‘wave’ industrial design of the aluminium face plate.

Where are the Denon 08’S made in Japan?

Rather than being mass-produced in China, the 08 ranges are manufactured in Denon’s high-end plant in Shirakawa, Japan. The build quality can be considered suitably above average. Set in the middle of the silver fascia (black is also available) is a big, clear display.

Is the Denon avr-3808ci 7.1 channel multizone home?

As with the best surround receivers, the AVR-3808CI is capable of reproducing a host of 5.1-, 6.1-, and 7.1-channel audio formats, with several processing technologies layered over the top.

My last receiver purchase was about five years ago, the Denon AVR-3803, which had what I expected to be everything I’d need for the long haul. Later models added interesting new functions like Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing but nothing that compelled me to install a whole new receiver.

How many Watts Does a Denon AVR 3808ci speaker have?

The AVR-3808CI offers a power output of 130 watts per channel, but adds a number of engineering advancements to get the most out of the technology. One of the most significant–7-Channel Equal Power–lets you connect seven speakers independently without connecting individual power amps via pre-outs.

Can a Denon avr-3808ci play back MP3 files?

The AVR-3808CI is also capable of connecting to your PC’s wired or wireless LAN network, letting you play back the MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, or WAV files stored on your computer’s hard drive, access Internet radio stations, or play back JPEG photo slideshows.