Should I buy a Denon amp?

[M@T]

I currently have the following kit:

Sony Dolby Digital Processor
Rotel Pro Logic Processor
Rotel RB-985 THX Power Amp

I was thinking about getting either a Denon 2802 or 3802 Amp.

Anyone got experience with the Denon amps.

[jspone]

I've had my 3802 for about a month. On the whole I'm very impressed with it.

I've found only one drawback. I have all my speakers set to large and the subwoofer set to LFE only. This is fine when listening to a 5.1 soundtrack. Unfortunately, when I switch to DPL II, nothing is sent to the subwoofer unless I change the setup to LFE+Main.

If you have 'small' effects speakers, then this wouldn't be an issue.


Some people have complained about the lack of bass from the front speakers in DPL II, but I think its fine.

I haven't tried the 6.1 modes - wife doesn't want any more speakers cluttering up the room :-(


John

[MikeK]

Originally posted by M@T
I currently have the following kit:

Sony Dolby Digital Processor
Rotel Pro Logic Processor
Rotel RB-985 THX Power Amp

I was thinking about getting either a Denon 2802 or 3802 Amp.

Anyone got experience with the Denon amps.


It all depends what you are trying to achieve.
While I've not heard your setup compared to a Denon 3802, I'd be surpised if the Denon was any better, more likely the opposite.

That said, if it's DTS, DD6.1 (well sort of), DTS-ES and Prologic2 which tickles your fancy......

There are other options though as well, but the Denon is probably as good as anything else of it's ilk at similar money.

[M@T]

Thanks for your replies.

Think i'll get a demo of said amps, trouble is I need an amp with AC3 RF input for my laserdisc player, which neither of the Denons has. I may have to keep my Sony pro just for LD duties.

DTS ES is the main feature i'm after i've already pre-installed speaker wire under my false floor in preparation.:D

[MartinC]

got a denon 2802 and very happy with it.

re: the ac3 rf input, cant you just buy one of
the external sony demodulators? sure I
looked through a site recently and saw them
listed still for sale but "last few".

probably on the forums, site also did
hardware upgrades for denon, pioneer amps & kit,
to add various features like rgb passthru
on the pioneer 717.