pulled the trigger on an AVR-3808CI

[L.J.]

Sorry to bust in on the thread but I just wanted to know if you ever got this resolved as I have had a similar problem with my 2807 and wanted to upgrade to the 3808CI to gain HD sound formats. Thanks in advance and I would love to know how it sounds. I am currently comparing RX-V3800, 3808CI, and VSX-94TXH receivers. 2807 just doesn't have enough power and no upscaling capabilities.

Yeah forge is right. The 2807 will work fine with the PS3. I actually had a 2807 for a bit when I was auditioning AVR's. You don't need HD decoding in your AVR with the PS3....or most other BR players for that matter.

Your Denon will display MC input or something like. My Yammie says MC PCM. Just set your PS3 to Linear PCM under HDMI BD/DVD settings.

You could consider staying with your 2807 and adding a power amp. No scaling to 1080p with the 2807 but is it really needed? My 2700 can scale but I don't use it.....really don't see a reason for it unless you watch old VHS tapes or old video games or something. You can scale DVD's to 1080p using your PS3. Heck, your TV may do a better job of scaling.

Just a thought.

[f0rge]

actually i would agree with LJ on the amp, a nice 5 channel, like a rotel RMB-1075, and you'd be set for about 2/3 the price of a 3808

[pixelthis]

actually i would agree with LJ on the amp, a nice 5 channel, like a rotel RMB-1075, and you'd be set for about 2/3 the price of a 3808

So how much is one running for (a rotel rmb-1075)

[f0rge]

So how much is one running for (a rotel rmb-1075)

well audiogon has mint used ones in the $650-750, which is closer to half the price of a 3808, new i'm not sure.

find one with clear binding posts to make sure you get the newest possible

[pixelthis]

well audiogon has mint used ones in the $650-750, which is closer to half the price of a 3808, new i'm not sure.

find one with clear binding posts to make sure you get the newest possible

thanks.
I love those clear binding posts, thats whats on mine