Denon AVR-4308CI

The Denon AVR-4308CI A/V receiver is a phenomenal component that continues Denon’s tradition of cutting-edge features and functionality:

• 140W x 7 of pure, clean power
• HDMI 1.3a compatibility (4 in, 2 out), which allows for 1080p signal transfer and decoding of the advanced audio formats used in Blu-ray and HD DVD players
• Analog to HDMI video upconversion, so all your video sources look as good as possible
• 1080p scaling is done with high-performance Faroudja DCDi chip
• Built-in Wi-Fi Network audio and IP control
• XM Radio ready
• Built-in HD Radio tuner
• PC/Network connectivity provides the option for automatic firmware updates
• Audyssey MultEQ XT audio set-up tailors the receiver for your room’s specific acoustics

Another receiver from Denon that’s destined to become a classic, the AVR-4308CI builds on Denon’s first generation of CI-designated products and adds the performance features you require for today’s 1080p HDTV home theaters.

The HDMI connections boast the latest 1.3a specification, meaning they pass a full 1080p video signal with 36-bit Deep Color for unsurpassed color reproduction on compatible TVs. Also supported, via Denon’s newly developed Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-HD, are the new Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio surround-sound formats now available on Blu-ray and HD DVD high-definition discs. And your existing 480p DVD collection will look better than ever with 1080p scaling provided by Faroudja’s industry-standard-setting DCDi chip.

Built-in Wi-Fi, auto set-up, a new GUI and more
With built-in wireless connectivity and an RJ-45 Ethernet port, the 4308CI makes it easier than ever to integrate you A/V system into your home network. Mac/PC audio streaming gives you access to Internet radio, jpeg photos and album art, as well as all your digitized music, including MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless and now AAC-iTunes files! There are even USB ports (front and rear) with command and control functionality for portable music players, flash drives, and other devices. And of course the optional Denon dock lets you charge, control and distribute the music from your iPod.

This PC/network connectivity gives you the capability to make easy online firmware upgrades, and allows Denon engineers to remotely access your receiver and diagnose and fix many problems.

Another great feature is Audyssey MultEQ XT audio set-up, which tailors the receiver’s settings for your room’s specific acoustics from eight different seating positions! And the new, truly interactive graphic user interface (GUI) for the onscreen set-up menus is much more attractive and intuitive, making it a snap to get your new receiver up and running and performing at its optimum levels.

The AVR-4308CI has a built-in HD Radio tuner that’s multi-cast compatible, so you can enjoy multiple streams from your favorite HD stations that offer them. The 4308CI is also XM Radio-ready and ‘Mini-Tuner’ compatible (with the XM Mini-Tuner and the proper dock, you can enjoy XM using your home audio system's buttons, knobs and display).

Multi-room, multi-source, molto bene!
With 4-source/4-zone capability and an additional remote control included, the 4308CI can easily be the centerpiece of your multi-room system. The RS-232 port allows integration with Denon’s new two-way remote and RF/IR base station as well as third-party remote controllers.

Three independent transformers provide the juice for seven channels of 140WPC amplification, so you’ll have more than enough pristine power to feed even the most demanding speakers. Denon’s Advanced AL24 processing reproduces low-level signals with optimum clarity to bring out all the delicate nuances of your music.

Highlights

• Plug & Play functionality lets you enjoy your receiver right out of the box, but there is still a broad range of assignable functions available for more advanced users and/or custom installers
• Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-HD for state-of-the-art reproduction of high-def disc soundtracks
• HDMI 1.3a repeater function passes the highest quality signals available
• Analog to HDMI video upconversion and 1080p Scaling
• Advanced AL24 processing
• Audyssey MultEQ XT audio set-up
• New GUI
• 4-source, 4-zone, Zone2 OSD, Zone remote
• Remote maintenance through Internet connection
• Wi-Fi Network audio and IP control
• 2-way RF remote ready
• XM Radio ready
• HD Radio tuner built-in

Digital Inputs: 3 coaxial, 4 optical
Digital Outputs: 2 optical (assignable)
Digital-to-Analog REC Out
Analog Audio Inputs (including Tuner): 11
Phono Input
Analog Record Outputs: 3
Front Panel A/V Inputs w/Cover: Composite, S-Video and Optical
Independent Video Conversion: S-Video to Composite for Zone 2
Composite Video Inputs: 7
Composite Video Outputs: 3
S-Video Inputs: 7
S-Video Outputs: 3
Component Video Inputs x bandwidth (assignable): 3 x 100
Component Video Outputs (parallel main zone): 2
Discrete second zone Component Video Outputs

Dual surround mode speaker selector
All new Graphic User Interface (GUI)
Built-in WiFi connectivity
RS-232 Poert for third-party controllers and new Denon 2-way Remote Control and RF/IR Base Station
RJ-45 Ethernet Port: Third-party controllers, Mac/PC audio streaming, Internet radio and Web browser function, enhanced for WMA Lossless/AAC-iTunes/jpeg photos and album art
PC setup and control capability via Ethernet
Remote/off-site diagnosis, correction, update and upgrade compatible
3-source, 3-zone capability
D/A conversion for multi-zone outputs (Optical, Coaxial and PCM signal only)
Discrete Multi-zone Video Outputs with OSD for Meta-data from iPod/XM/HD
Radio/Ethernet streaming: Composite and Component
Enhanced Power Amplifier assign for multi-zone or bi-amping: 9 modes
Compatible with optional RC-7000/7001CI IR/RF 2-way Remote/Base Station
Dimensions (W x H x D): 17.1 x 7.7 x 17.9
Weight: 41.6