Denon Announces Firmware & Hardware Upgrade for AVR-5308CI / AVP-A1HDCI

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Denon Electronics, a premier manufacturer of high-quality home entertainment components, will offer owners of its flagship AVR-5308CI A/V Receiver and AVP-A1HDCI A/V Home Theater/MultiMedia Preamplifier the opportunity to receive a major hardware and firmware upgrade that will provide full 3D pass-through capability, as well as Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Audyssey DSX and Dolby PLIIz. This is the 4th significant upgrade that Denon has offered to owners of its high-end products, underscoring the company’s commitment to provide its customers with the very latest, most up-to-date features and capabilities. The upgrade is scheduled for October; for more details on the upgrade, Denon owners may visit the company’s website (usa.denon.com/upgrades) and sign up to receive informational email updates.


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[ratso]

what's REALLY exciting about this is the fact that this shows denon can update a current unit to xt32 by firmware updates. i was under the impression that this couldn't be done (i though i read that in the mile long audyssey thread on another forum). hmmm are you listening marantz?

[AcuDefTechGuy]

So is this just a firmware update via internet or an actual hardware update where we have to ship to Denon?

I feel reluctant shipping my 60+ lbs 5308 & AVP-A1 back to Denon.

[gene]

Denon has been keeping a tight lip on this. I believe its a hardware/firmware update but when I can confirm, I will update here.

I really hope they fix the SACD bass issue I discovered on the AVP when they did the last round of firmware updates. Haven't listened to SACD in my primary reference system now for like 6 months

[templemaners]

Denon has been keeping a tight lip on this. I believe its a hardware/firmware update but when I can confirm, I will update here.

Denon's website seems to indicate it is hardware and firmware:

http://avrupgrades.denon.com/

How do you get this upgrade?
The upgrade will be done via both hardware and firmware, and will be done at our many Denon Factory Service Centers around the country.

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Since I have no issues with SACD/bass and couldn't care less for 3D video or Audyssey, I guess I will pass on sending my AVR5308 & AVP-A1 back to Denon so that UPS or FedEx gets a chance to throw them around in their trucks and then drop them a few times on the floor.

I'm probably the only one who feels this way.

[Frans]

Is it too much to ask to hope for such an update for the SR7005 / AV7005 from Marantz? That would be sweet!

[Biggiesized]

This is totally awesome and I don't even own any Denon gear.

This is the commitment to taking care of customers in the long term that I wish more manufacturers would have.

And I definitely believe these units, considering their ages, would need to be shipped back to Denon. At least the upgrade costs should be very reasonable relative to buying a completely new high end pre/pro.

[mikoz]

Hi,

I sent mine in for upgarding. They said that there "was a problem" and it did not work. That's all they would say. And, they are waiting for Denon to reply. Lovely.

-mike

[cpp]

What is the "All for $999.99" I must be reading something incorrectly so this will cost more than $1000 buckaroos once you factor in shipping and insurance.