The Denon AVR-2309CI is one of 10 new 2008/09 av receivers models announced by Denon on May 21st, 2008. The 2309CI supercedes the previous-generation AVR-2308CI. The AVR-2309CI is a 7.1 a/v receiver with video upscaling to 1080p of analog sources using a Faroudja DCDi chipset, decodes high-definition audio sources (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA), and features 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs with Deep Color support. A notable upgrade to the previous-generation is the addition of Audyssey's Dynamic Volume processing along with the already present Dynamic EQ option. Dynamic Volume is found on all ten models; it's a feature that levels the volume to a more-or-less constant level to avoid sudden changes in volume. This feature works together with the Dynamic EQ that dynamically adjusts the EQ settings to optimize the dynamic range. The Denon AVR-2309CI has a suggested retail price of $849 and is expected to retail in July 2008 along with all other 2008/09 models.
