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Damn...I can't make up my mind! I need to buy an AVR for my brother in law. It's either the Denon 3808 or Marantz 8002.

I have the 8001 now and like it, but I *hate* the fact that I have to take it in to a service center to get the FW upgraded. HDMI 1.3 (and various HD audio decode) being what it is, I'm *sure* upgrades will be required. That alone may tip it in the Denon's favor.

Feature set wise, I don't think I can go wrong with either unit. But since I've never owned a Denon, I'm going on reputation alone. That and reading every post on the AVS forum about the units. So far, there doesn't seem to be too many complaints. Damn, I hate being indecisive!