moab-
i have never used either of those products, but from reading your post, looks like you might(subconsciencly) already be leaning toward the denon. being that you have already owned HK products, but have had problems with them as of recent, maybe you should go for a change.
i know i have never heard anyone with the 3803 or 3805 complain about it not having anough power, or any denon products for that matter. i think, once again, it will come down to what your listening preference is. if your ears are 'used' to the HK sound, then you might not like what the denon line sounds like?
but i think on features and power alone, the denon stacks up well.
bigjohn
