Denon AVR-5805 mk2 receiver

[vfarlowe]

I have a Denon AVR 5805 mk2 receiver that needs a new or used SPK-553 hdmi unit. I am having no luck finding anybody that sells Denon parted out components. The repair shop said it would cost around $3000.00 to repair. Any suggestions?

 

[Eppie]

I have a Denon AVR 5805 mk2 receiver that needs a new or used SPK-553 hdmi unit. I am having no luck finding anybody that sells Denon parted out components. The repair shop said it would cost around $3000.00 to repair. Any suggestions?

$3000 seems pretty steep but that is a monster AVR and difficult to service. Have you tried contacting Denon? They likely do not sell those parts to consumers and they may only be available to service shops.

I found this thread on AVS Forum.

Someone posted:
"[AVR-5805] (7/21/2006)

HDMI 1080p, Analog to HDMI up conversion, and Microsoft PlaysForSure Ethernet " MK2 " Upgrade

This upgrade installs Internet Radio by Ethernet port, 1080p scaling & conversion, & provides 1080p HDMI video switching capability. The SPK-553 upgrade is currently being done either by our own factory service in Mahwah, N.J. or by Gold Crown in Carson, CA. For upgrades done by Gold Crown please contact them directly at 310-538-8282. Please note, no remote change with this upgrade. Cost is $1000."

So depending on which coast you are on, try the Denon NJ factory service or call Gold Crown unless someone posts here with access to that part.

 

[vfarlowe]

Thanks for responding. I contacted the NJ. Denon repair center and they said that receivers 7 to 10 years old are basically obsolete. I guess I will keep watching Ebay for a parted-out receiver. Bummer!

 

[lovinthehd]

I have a modest 5.1 setup at the house and I was recently thinking of purchasing an old behemoth of the past. I am currently running an older Yamaha RXV-863 to drive my speakers that are doing the job just fine (* Onix Rocket AV123 5.1 set) but I've always wondered if there's any benefit of buying something like the old 97 lb Denon versus just going seperates or buying a modern day receiever?

Depends on what you want out of it. You don't want modern connectivity/codec options? What's wrong or lacking with the current receiver?

 

[TLS Guy]

Thanks for responding. I contacted the NJ. Denon repair center and they said that receivers 7 to 10 years old are basically obsolete. I guess I will keep watching Ebay for a parted-out receiver. Bummer!

Yes, the law only requires parts be available for 7 years. They still have a get out of jail card, because if the production run is all sold out, they do not have to supply the part.

The trouble with buying a parted out receiver is that HDMI board failure is one of the biggest problems. Even if you change the board and its good, more likely than not there will have to be service codes entered and may be reflashing the BIOS.

I had a heck of a time changing the disc drive of a BD player. A nice person in the service department broke the rules for me and sent me the required codes. Servicing units is nothing like what it used to be.

I would recycle that receiver, it is just not worth the trouble, headache and expense.

I see the unit is 2006, and so is way out of date. Denon are correct, that unit is not worth repairing. In terms of AV and HDMI that unit is from the dark ages. The technology is only just reaching maturity now. Where that unit does score is in its power amps. There is no current receiver with comparable power amps.

I can see you dilema as you could only match that now with an AVP and separate power amps.

 

[Eppie]

I have a modest 5.1 setup at the house and I was recently thinking of purchasing an old behemoth of the past. I am currently running an older Yamaha RXV-863 to drive my speakers that are doing the job just fine (* Onix Rocket AV123 5.1 set) but I've always wondered if there's any benefit of buying something like the old 97 lb Denon versus just going seperates or buying a modern day receiever?

Old gear is best reserved for analogue only setups. They will always work and generally can be repaired. As soon as you add video to the mix, gear becomes obsolete over time. Early AVRs had no digital inputs, just composite, SVHS and component video. Those are only good for retro gaming and VHS collections now. Digital AVRs use HDMI, HDCP and CEC codecs, which are evolving standards. What happens when you try and connect a modern streamer or cable box to an AVR using an outdated HDMI or HDCP spec? Will the CEC control functions work? It will likely lead to a lot of unexpected issues.

You can isolate the video functions by going with separates. Passive speakers will always need amps and good quality amps should last many years. Unfortunately pre/pros command a premium price so moving to separates tends to cost more. You only have to upgrade the pre/pro later but supply and demand being what it is, you can purchase a good AVR with amplification for the same cost as just the pre/pro. The better AVRs have pre-outs for all channels, which also opens the possibility of using the AVR for surround channels and getting separate amps for the front 3 or bed layer. Depends on your goals and budget.

 

[TLS Guy]

I have a modest 5.1 setup at the house and I was recently thinking of purchasing an old behemoth of the past. I am currently running an older Yamaha RXV-863 to drive my speakers that are doing the job just fine (* Onix Rocket AV123 5.1 set) but I've always wondered if there's any benefit of buying something like the old 97 lb Denon versus just going seperates or buying a modern day receiever?

That is a really bad idea. If you are going to get into vintage then you need to go a lot older, preferable the good gear of the 1960s and 1970s.

AV has been an evolving technology, which is now only just approaching maturity. Even then keeping gear from the IC era onwards is a real challenge, and the older gear is much easier to maintain. The reason is that from the IC era and on, only one production run of the parts was done, and when those parts are gone, they are gone for ever.

 

[vfarlowe]

Thanks for all of the feedback.