This is the link to the C-Net reviews for both receivers, Sony first, then the Denon.

http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers/sony-str-da5300es/4505-6466_7-32552105.html?tag=prod.txt.1

http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers/denon-avr-3808ci/4505-6466_7-32553611.html?tag=prod.txt.1

Thanks for your thoughts / suggestions everyone.

Barry