I got the Denon avr-1708 blues!

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So a buddy of mine brought over a disc with THx and DTS "test" sounds. To say the least i was dissapointed by what happened next.

He selected the "jungle" scene, in which a helicopter flys around you, from right-back-left and then finishes in the front. Unfortunately, my denon avr-1708 doesn't allow HDMI audio. So the helicopter just hovered in the front for 30 seconds. Next, we went back to his place, and listened to it on his system. MILES apart...and i feel there is nothing i can do.

From what i can gather, there is no way i can get "true" sound from my Ps3 to my Denon receiver. That poor helicopter is going to stay in the front of the room, and never get to see the back of my room.

I got the blues...and i wonder what i've been missing for the past 6 months since i've setup my denon system.

Now i'm looking for a new reciever that allow this helicopter to roam around like it should, without grabbing my wallet as it passes by. Help out this obviously sad and confused man if you can. Point me in the direction of a 7.1 system that can put a smile back on my face.