The 4308CI may be the last receiver you ever spring for. Denon's brainiac has four HDMI inputs and two outputs, so it can handle all your components and hi-def video sources. Integrated Wi-Fi lets you stream tunes and pics from a computer, while XM, HD radio, and iPod compatibility provide loads more listening options. You also get lossless HD DVD and Blu-ray audio playback, as well as automatic room calibration to help pinpoint optimal speaker placement. Denon even throws in two remotes. Perfect: one for each end of the couch.
$2,499, usa.denon.com
