Dali Ikon 6 to Denon 4308 Reciever

DenonDandy1
DenonDandy1 Posts: 13
edited September 2009 in Electronics
Hi Guys

Can someone please tell me, if the denon 4308 A/V reciever is the right choice for these speakers? The dali ikon 6's are rated at 6 ohms. I have the 5.1 setup (vokal 2, ikon 2's, and the ikon 6's)

I have the denon 3800 as well?

Also, can someone please help me in choosing how to setup this to the reciever? im a bit confused on this issue, due to the following reasons:

So here are my choices: regarding the 3800
#1----HDMI to HDTV and Analogue (RCA) (from the 3800) to reviever for the sound
#2 ---HDMI only to reciever (for video and sound only using 1 HDMI)
#3---Both the HDMI and Analgue(RCA) go directly to the reciever

I want to play movies with surround, but also want to play stereo music...

I want the "best" surround choice, and the "best" possible sound for stereo?
Now here is the part that confuses me since this is the 1st time ive ever owned something this high end or even a reciever... Its said that the denon 3800 DACs are better than the 4308...So im not sure how to do this... Also, I dont know if I need to use the analoge ( RCA jacks) inorder to take advantage of the burr brown DACs....And then just use the HDMI directly to my HDTV???

Also, the 4308 reciever says it has analogue to digital burr brown DACS, dont know what this means??? Catch what im trying to say, i just dont know the best possible way I can hook this up, so I can just sit on my couch pop in a movie, watch with great surround, and then pop a cd in , and get the best possible sound from stereo (without having to reconnect stuff) just swtiching settings

thanks you guys so very much
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited September 2009
    DenonDandy1 wrote: »
    Hi Guys

    Can someone please tell me, if the denon 4308 A/V reciever is the right choice for these speakers? The dali ikon 6's are rated at 6 ohms. I have the 5.1 setup (vokal 2, ikon 2's, and the ikon 6's)

    I have the denon 3800 as well?

    Also, can someone please help me in choosing how to setup this to the reciever? im a bit confused on this issue, due to the following reasons:

    So here are my choices: regarding the 3800
    #1----HDMI to HDTV and Analogue (RCA) (from the 3800) to reviever for the sound
    #2 ---HDMI only to reciever (for video and sound only using 1 HDMI)
    #3---Both the HDMI and Analgue(RCA) go directly to the reciever

    I want to play movies with surround, but also want to play stereo music...

    I want the "best" surround choice, and the "best" possible sound for stereo?
    Now here is the part that confuses me since this is the 1st time ive ever owned something this high end or even a reciever... Its said that the denon 3800 DACs are better than the 4308...So im not sure how to do this... Also, I dont know if I need to use the analoge ( RCA jacks) inorder to take advantage of the burr brown DACs....And then just use the HDMI directly to my HDTV???

    Also, the 4308 reciever says it has analogue to digital burr brown DACS, dont know what this means??? Catch what im trying to say, i just dont know the best possible way I can hook this up, so I can just sit on my couch pop in a movie, watch with great surround, and then pop a cd in , and get the best possible sound from stereo (without having to reconnect stuff) just swtiching settings

    thanks you guys so very much

    1 .- The 4308 Ci is 6 ohms.
    2 .- Preferable HDMI at all.
    3 .- Best sounding DVD on HDMI (Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio up to 7.1 ch bitstream output). DVD to be similar to OPPO BDP-83 or OPPO DV-980H capacity.
    4 .- Dac 4308 are better even supports SACD (3800: not compatible with SACD)
    5 .- Just HDMI. Do not mix with RCA.
    6 .- 4308 converts analog to digital for HDMI (Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio up to 7.1 ch bitstream output).
    7 .- 4308 is excellent.


    01) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
    02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's
    03) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
    04) OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player w/SACD & DVD-Audio / DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport
    05) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
    06) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
    07) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
    08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
    09) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround speaker)
    10) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround speaker)
    11) VELODYNE 12" OPTIMUN SERIES (High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)

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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited September 2009
    Denon 4308 Ci is excellent.

    http://www.ultimateavmag.com/avreceivers/208denon4308/

    http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/313-a-secrets-receiver-review.html
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  • rayslifecycle
    rayslifecycle Posts: 511
    edited September 2009
    Go For It (4308)- you'll enjoy
    http://rayslifecycle.blogspot.com/
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  • DenonDandy1
    DenonDandy1 Posts: 13
    edited September 2009
    Ok thanks for the responses. I had one more question regarding upsampling 16 bit to 24 bit.

    I got a response from denon that says if I want to upsample my cds (I have a denon 3800 to play these) from 16 bit to 24 bit, I cant use HDMI, I have to, and this is the quote, :There is no up-conversion of audio with the DACs. However, if you connect the CD player with analog audio inputs, AL24 will upsample 16 to 24 bit."

    So im really confused right now. So how should I hook my denon 3800 up to my denon 4308? Should I use HDMI for blu rays, and use analogue for my cds? And what settings do I need to set for this? Where do I plug the RCA connects to the reciever (the front of reviever or back - I want the up sampling)

    I just want the best possible music, and best possible blu ray formats.

    Sorry for all of the questions
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited September 2009
    All-in HDMI 1.3a
    3800 → 4308 → TV.
    BluRay → 4308 → TV.
    4308 Ci: Setting HDMI: · [A · - · H] · [A · H - H · H]
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  • DenonDandy1
    DenonDandy1 Posts: 13
    edited September 2009
    Hi Guys -

    I just re read my posts, and noticed I said Ikon 6's, I meant 7's. (the ones that are maxed at 200 watts)

    Do you think it would be beneficial for me to get an amp for better music and movie playback. Or would the Denon 4308 be just fine at 150 watts max? If so, which amp would be the best for these speakers?

    Thanks Guys

    Im worried that the amp wont handle my martin logan descnet i subwoofer with my dali ikon 7's without sounding distorted at louder levels? Thanks
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  • DenonDandy1
    DenonDandy1 Posts: 13
    edited September 2009
    whoops. Sorry I forgot to mention, if getting an amp would benefit my receiver, what kind of amp do I get? There is a pre amp, amp, integrated amps?

    I was looking at the arcam range? FJF or Solo range not sure though?

    Thanks for your time and patience with me. Im new to this and all of this stuff is very interesting, it just amazes me how two different brands/kinds of amps can sound so different doing the same thing.
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