Problem with Denon AVR 2809

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Hi Andrew, Clare & all,

Need your advice. This is the second time I have lost the display on my Denon 2809 receiver. Now I get no sound although the receiver switches on and dont see anything on display either. I am driving Dynaudio Excite X32 speakers with one center speaker from the Excite range. No subwoofer and surround speakers. I have set the Denon to 7.1 surround sound option. The sound that I got when it worked was superb. But am disappointed by the reliability of this equipment. This was bought about 6 months ago. Any advice if anyone faced the same issue before ? Is it better to return and change it for Denon 1911 maybe ?

Thanks,

Neeraj

 

[Anonymous]

Maybe it is time you changed to an Onkyo or Yamaha instead.

 

[chudleighpaul]

Is it my imagination or do we get more queries about Denon amps that any other make?

I'm on my second Yamaha and have never had a single problem with either.

 

[Anonymous]

No, it is not your imagination.

 

[chudleighpaul]

Glad to hear that!

 

[Anonymous]

I was quite happy with the sound when it worked so am just hoping I got a dud. But if all of you think its either poorly partnered with my speakers or I should avoid Denon generally as a brand then will probably take that advice

 

[chudleighpaul]

Seriously, as it appears to be faulty, take it back and demand a refund as it is not fit for purpose. As well as Yamaha or Onkyo you could consider Sony.

 

[Anonymous]

one silly new feature that attracted me to Denon 1911 was playing ipod via USB i.e. no docks required. Are there such option in Yamaha or Onkyo or Sony ?

 

[smuggs]

the denon 1909 is awesome, but the yamahas are good as well, i would say that the denon 1911 will be a good move. Plus you will be future proof for a fair while.

 

[Anonymous]

thanks Smuggs ... I am all for a Denon for simply its sound. Just want to check if its reliable enough

 

[chudleighpaul]

Do you really want to take the risk with another Denon? You have paid over a grand for your 2809 and 6 months down the line it has died on you. Think long and hard.