opinion on the denon avr-1600 receiver
10-17-00 | 10:47 PM
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It's a rather low power (60W), DD only receiver (NO DTS):
http://www.del.denon.com/catalog/pdfs/avr1600.pdf
It doesn't have the pre-outs for the rears, so you can't do a complete upgrade w/a separate amp. Cheapo clip posts for the rears as well.
You're better off w/a current receiver that has DD/DTS decoders. It would cost AT LEAST an extra $150 to upgrade the 1600 w/a separate DTS decoder or player w/DTS decoders. Since a decent new DTS/DD receiver goes for $250-$300, I'd guess the 1600 was worth less than a $100, even though it is a Denon.
Your friend can sell it for more than $100, maybe on eBay, but IMO it's not really worth it for you to buy it for more.
[This message has been edited by BEC (edited October 17, 2000).]
http://www.del.denon.com/catalog/pdfs/avr1600.pdf
It doesn't have the pre-outs for the rears, so you can't do a complete upgrade w/a separate amp. Cheapo clip posts for the rears as well.
You're better off w/a current receiver that has DD/DTS decoders. It would cost AT LEAST an extra $150 to upgrade the 1600 w/a separate DTS decoder or player w/DTS decoders. Since a decent new DTS/DD receiver goes for $250-$300, I'd guess the 1600 was worth less than a $100, even though it is a Denon.
Your friend can sell it for more than $100, maybe on eBay, but IMO it's not really worth it for you to buy it for more.
[This message has been edited by BEC (edited October 17, 2000).]
10-19-00 | 07:55 PM
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I have a 1600 and for the money, I like it. I paid $129 for a refurb. on ubid. If you don't have DTS disks, lack of it is irrelevant. If you have efficient speakers, ( I have 94+ db sensitivity spaekers ) then the 60 watts is plenty. If your speakers are inefficient, this may only be good if you don't listne loud or for use in a smaller room.
My opinion, buy it if he offers you a good deal, and save the rest of your money for a dolby pro logic 2 reciever either next year or the year after. This format will be like DD, but will use a stereo signal, like ordinary cable and VHS, to create a 5 channel soundtrack.
good luck, and post what you decide
My opinion, buy it if he offers you a good deal, and save the rest of your money for a dolby pro logic 2 reciever either next year or the year after. This format will be like DD, but will use a stereo signal, like ordinary cable and VHS, to create a 5 channel soundtrack.
good luck, and post what you decide
10-19-00 | 08:32 PM
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Mike raises some good points for the minimalist investment.
I'd still rather "hold over" w/a new 100W DTS receiver, than a used bare bones one w/no warranty. Seems like a guaranteed loss w/no chance of a future.
BTW, I'd count on at least 2 years before a budget receiver w/DPLII comes out. DTS's already released version, Neo 6, isn't available below $1K yet. Keep in mind DPLII is supposed to be RELEASED next year. Count on another year before that enters a budget model where $100-$200 saved now is going to make a difference.
I'd still rather "hold over" w/a new 100W DTS receiver, than a used bare bones one w/no warranty. Seems like a guaranteed loss w/no chance of a future.
BTW, I'd count on at least 2 years before a budget receiver w/DPLII comes out. DTS's already released version, Neo 6, isn't available below $1K yet. Keep in mind DPLII is supposed to be RELEASED next year. Count on another year before that enters a budget model where $100-$200 saved now is going to make a difference.
