Denon AVR-600: how is this unit for me?

[mobius80]

My friend just gave me his old reciever, the Denon AVR-600. I am replacing my old JVC unit with this as i heard Denon is better rated. I know this reciever (Denon) is older (around 1996), that is fine, its free.

Does anyone know anything about it? Technical specifications, link to its manual? I couldnt find anything on Denon's website, i guess because it's an old model.

Here is 1 review site i found with many mixed reviews: http://www.audioreview.com/amplification/a-v-receivers/Denon/PRD_118890_2718crx.aspx

Does anyone have experience with this reciever at all? Should i use the Denon or keep my old JVC (from 1993).


- my speakers are also old, but they work perfectly (Acoustic Profilers) with 10" Quest sub

 

[mobius80]

nobody has any idea or never even heard of it?

 

[Takeereasy]

Can't you compare them both then decide? Those reviews weren't very sceintific to say the least. I don't think there will be a big difference between the two, but you do have the option of trying and finding out.

 

[av-man]

Is the Denon 600 digital? If so then no doubt it is better for theater. i think the brand Denon is better than most.

 

[mobius80]

they are both Dolby Prologic, no digital

how can i compare them both and decide when i have nothing to compare except the looks? i know nothing about this stuff, and i cant find any spec sheets on either.

 

[av-man]

Sell them both and put the money toward a Digital unit. You will not believe the difference when you watch a DVD.
As far as comparring the two. Give me the model # of the JVC and I'll research it.

 

[mobius80]

Denon Avr-600
Jvc Rx-709vtn

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

I think you can rule out the JVC. $25 and it's yours again!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39786&item=5777364652&rd=1

Are you sure the Denon isn't an AVR1600? I can't find anything on a 600 model.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39793&item=5778259370&rd=1

Here's an AVR 800 for $60.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39793&item=5778708343&rd=1

I think you should put yours on ebay and buy something a little more modern. You can pick up a cheap surround receiver for $150 that is miles above the two you've listed.

 

[mobius80]

yes im sure its the AVR-600

hm, ebay eh... kind of a hassle, maybe ill put them in the local paper for 80$ each


would i really notice a difference in Dolby Pro Logic and DD5.1 or DTS?

i have no idea what the difference is

i have 2 fronts, 1 center, 2 rears, and 1 sub

dvd player, and xbox

 

[mike67]

I think you will IMMEDIATELY appreciate the difference with a new digital amp.Those ancient units woun't do any good in reproducing digital sountrack

 

[hoanglong6642]

pls show me your email address, I will send you specifications for this Amplifier.

N.T.Khiem
hoanglong6642
at yahoo com