Originally Posted By: newuser

It is also quite deep at 18" and would not work well asthetically with my setup causing me to lean towards the Denon 3808.

Welcome new user and yet one more from the Calgary area.

I would be more inclined to wait and go for the 3809 now, unless you can get the 3808 for under $1000. The 3809 has a couple of upgrades to it that might be worth waiting for, IIRC.

Jason
M80 v2
VP160 v3
QS8 v2
PB13 Ultra
Denon 3808
Samsung 85" Q70