Denon AVR-4308CI or DVD player with built-in decoder

[Raffaele]

The Denon AVR-4308CI support for the latest generation high resolution audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus as well as DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks, according to there website. But it does not have built in decoders. Should i go for DVD player with built in decoders or a A/V receiver that can decode these formats? Any ideas?

Any and all suggestions are welcome.

[Bon-Z]

The AVR-4308CI have Denon receivers, custom integration capabilities to home networks and A/V systems has been expanded by including connectivity such as Ethernet and HDMI v1.3a, making this surround receiver the true heart of any high end home theater networked or non-networked. The choice is yours.

[Gonzo]

When you get Dolby Digital or DTS decoders, preamps, tuners and amplifiers all in one unit which saves money and is usually a lot simpler to set up and operate. A/V receiver is capable of decoding the audio signals, handling switching responsibility for the signal to feed your television set and providing the amplification for all the speakers. They can handle audio switching as well as video.

[Pugsly]

Denon DVD-3800 DVD Player is Blu-ray/DVD/CD player. It has New ESS Vibratto ES6038F MPEG/DVD-Audio Decoder 5 Picture Memories. It features the Realta sxT2 HQV processor and HDMI v1.3a for exceptional video quality and Deep Color support, and the Denon D.D.S.C.-HD circuitry for the highest level of audio decoding for master-quality sound with exceptional dynamic range.