Integra DTR 7.7 or Denon AVR-3806


I am in the market for a new receiver and I am torn between two units. The Integra DTR 7.7 or the Denon AVR-3806. I know that the Denon has more power @ 120 w/ch vs. the Integras 105 w/ch, but my A/V guy is telling me that the Integra will have a cleaner sound. Anyone have any advice they can give me?
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Showing 1 response by chadnliz

There is not enough difference in power to make it a real concern, I would look more into features you desire and other issues such as ease, remote, set-up. If you trust your dealers opinion then go with Integra, both have XM ready radio service, HDMI 1.1, and MM Phono.
I think Integra is better in that it supports Dolby 7.1ES while Denon doesnt in that model. Also the INtegra has up to 240 watts per channel of dynamic power in the front 2 channels so it can handle more then it looks like on paper.
Having owned the Onkyo (Integra) products and being familiar with friends Denon units.....I would go Integra.