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First off you can't really go wrong with Denon. This system rocks.....If I could give it 4.5 stars I would. Multi zone is a really big plus, and true HDMI switching. Hooked it up with Boston Acoustic speakers, with this unit you need high quality speakers to really put it to use. Would highly recommend to medium to semi serious sound freaks. I've been a Denon fan for over 15 years and this unit confirms my loyalty, System could be a little easier to set up.... Could use more than 2 HDMI inputs......Runs pretty cool even at high volume.....Overall very happy with this product.

AVR-788 and AVR-1908 ARE THE SAME, THEY HAVE A DIFF FACEPLATE B/C DIFF STORES CARRY ONE OR THE OTHER. I LIKE 788 BETTER(LOOKS TEN TIMES BETTER THAN THE PIC SHOWS) AND THE 1908 COME WITH AN EXTRA REMOTE, SAME FEATURES AND SPECS!!!

Where can i start?
After shopping around for a month or two, reading all kinds of forums and reviews I got it down to two brands.
Pioneer Elite or Denon.
Went to listen to both to decide. Denon was the definite choice as recommended by just about everyone. Then compared models and it just so happens that this receiver is almost the same as the avr-988($1200) beside the up-conversion which if you have and hd cablebox/satellite or hd dvd play you will not need. Got it Home set it up and WOW! Sounds great, powers the speakers very well(I Have Polks), extremely clear and precise sound.The Only Cons are that it does take some playing around with to set it up to where you want. Bottom Line, Best Value Receiver on the market by far. Save yourself some time on research and just go with this. This receiver blows all in it league out of the water, you will not be sorry. Trust Me, Denon really is the best. And No Yamaha is not is clear is this!!!

I bought the Denon AVR-788 2 months ago, and it's a great AV receiver for my home theater. HOWEVER the Amazon marketplace dealer E-Tronics that I purchased it from is not a Denon authorized dealer. Hence, no factory warranty. E-Tronics has repeatedly tried calling me, and sending me e-mails saying that they will honor the warranty, and not to worry. I have done some research on E-Tronics, and a few years ago according to a website I found that they used to go under a different name, went out of business, and came back as E-Tronics. If they go out of business next week, then where am I left? Holding the bag for almost $500, and no warranty? The old saying of Caveat Emptor is true, and I have found out the hard way. Shame on me, and Amazon for this. I didn't look close enough, and neither did Amazon. com for allowing this to happen. Buyer beware!