Denon 1705 Receiver

[Illuminatti]

Hi, i own a moderately priced Home Theater set up using a Denon 1604 Receiver. Recently, i encountered an Audio Sale in our area and i saw a 1705 which basically has the same features of my reliable 1604.

Will i get a marked improvement in the detail and sound quality of my home theater with the acquisition of this receiver?

Are there any praises/complaints cited by any member of this forum regarding this model?

Btw, im using Paradigm Minis for fronts, CC370 for center, and ADP 170 for surrounds.

Your comments will be very much appreciated

Tnx

 

[j_garcia]

No, that receiver is not enough of a jump up to make any meaningful difference in detail or output. If it does have newer features that you might need, then it would be worth it, but based on power alone, I would say no.

 

[markw]

What Garcia said.

When looking at power as a criteria for an upgrade, figure that unless you at least double your current situation, it ain't worth it. Even then, doubling your power will only result in a 3 decible increase in percieved loudness. This might play outto a little (very little) more headrooom for a high power transient but, on the whole, ain't worth the effort.

For an apparant doubling of your current loudness you need about 10 times the power you now have,

Now, if there's a feature you simply can't live without then that's another story.

Me? The last time I felt the urge to upgrade was when DD/DYS came into play and obsoleted DPL overnight in the early 21st century. My last "upgrade" was a Denon 2802 in '03. It's got the meat I need (DD/DTS/DPL2) and I still don't feel the urgent need to upgrade. I'd rather watch that $$ grow in CD's.

If you really, really wanna change the sound of your system, look at new speakers or a killer sub.

 

[PENG]

You will not unlikely get any improvements in sound quality. I am not sure about the 1604, but the 1705 itself is a low cost entry level receiver.

 

[Illuminatti]

Denon 1705

Thanks for your comments.

As ive said, the power or output is basically the same. The additional features present in the 1705 are the following:

1. adjustable crossover for the subwoofer
2. 32-bit floating dsp and
3. alleged better D/A converters

with the above, do you think that there will be a marked improvement from my 1604?

tnx

 

[Nick250]

Thanks for your comments.

As ive said, the power or output is basically the same. The additional features present in the 1705 are the following:

1. adjustable crossover for the subwoofer
2. 32-bit floating dsp and
3. alleged better D/A converters

with the above, do you think that there will be a marked improvement from my 1604?

tnx

I suspect there would no improvement much less a marked improvement. IMO if you want a significant improvement take the money you would spend on the new receiver and save towards new speakers. Since you like the sound of the Mini Monitors a pair of Paradigm Studio 20s might be the ticket. That's what I have with Mini Monitors as surrounds and it's damn nice. Bottom line though, audition all that you can and let your ears decide.

One more thing, you have a pretty nice system as it is. Oh, and you do have sub? That would first thing to buy if you don't already have one.

 

[Illuminatti]

Denon 1705

Thanks Nick250 for your comments.

Sorry i missed out my subwoofer in my current set-up. Im currently using an M&K MX125 subwoofer.

 

[PENG]

Thanks for your comments.

As ive said, the power or output is basically the same. The additional features present in the 1705 are the following:

1. adjustable crossover for the subwoofer
2. 32-bit floating dsp and
3. alleged better D/A converters

with the above, do you think that there will be a marked improvement from my 1604?

tnx

Again, don't expect much from the 1705. I bought one recently. Even in a small room, it's sound quality is no where near that of my 3805. If you are looking for marked improvement, start from the 2105.