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A very good unit |
October-22-09 |
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Dane
from Charlotte, NC
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I bought this Denon to replace a Panasonic that only lasted about 4 years. My old unit didn't have HDMI or the internal feature of converting one input type to whatever output you needed . This unit is very easy to connect to whatever inputs you need to use (component, composite, etc) and it allows that to be converted to full HDMI output for the TV. Really a mandatory feature once you've had it. I suppose most new A/V Receivers have that capability now.
The remote was easy to program for all my components. Although I wasn't able to program my newish Sat/DVR receiver into it. (but that's better than any other remote I have or have had).
I was a little disappointed with the on screen menu. It lacks color an is not as intuitive as it should be. Had to read directions to make much sense of it. This is the only reason I did not give it 5 stars.
The sound and the video both seem to be better than my old unit even thought the Denon has less power. Sound & video are more vivid. I only had a 5 channel system before and really didn't want or have space for the 7 channel system so this worked out great. Still, if I wanted to upgrade, this unit will decode the extra 2 channels if I had an amp and speakers to support the 7 channel system. It's always nice to have extra capabilities.
Over all I'd say this is a very good addition to my system. It was cheaper than my old unit , and the ease of interconnections far outweighs any minor faults it may have.
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Amazing Bang for your Buck! |
September-09-09 |
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Drew
from Michigan
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Well, I finally decided to upgrade my great-sounding but HDMI-less Marantz receiver to something that would play nice with my PS3 and Wii and upconverting Oppo player. I wanted this, but I did not have a fortune to spend.
I checked out the 'budget' receivers from Yamaha, Onkyo, Pioneer, and even refurbished Marantz. I did weeks of research; comparing spec sheets repeatedly, always price shopping, comparing each one's auto speaker setup, and build quality(I was spoiled by the Marantz). Also, I ideally wanted to run just one cable to my projector(it looks ungodly with wires running across the room).
What made me choose the Denon? Easy. I only have a 5.1 setup (no need for two extra amps), the Audyssey MultEQ is superior to what the other brands (except Pioneer) can offer at this price, the receiver is heavier and feels less 'flimsy' than the others (the Onkyo was also fine), decodes all of the latest HDMI audio codecs, and I only have one HDMI cable running to my projector! And all for a great price!
In the budget receiver world, I do not think this has any peers right now. You won't regret purchasing one!
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