That is an excellent price for the Denon receiver. I own the Denon 4308ci receiver. I use it as a preamp/processor and power my speakers with external amplifiers. I bought the receiver for five reasons:
- Quality and reputation of Denon
- Two HDMI outputs as I use a projector and a TV in my HT room.
- WiFi support.
- Support for 4 side surround speakers in addition to 2 rear surround speakers.
- Support for advanced Audyssey multi equalization.
Prior to the Denon, I owned a top-of-the-line Pioneer Elite receiver that did not have HDMI. Denon and Pioneer Elite are two classy receivers.