Feeling blue about the Denon 3805 remote?

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Heelooo everyone. Long time reader, first time writer, but I'm a big fan.

I read in these forums not too long ago that Denon is replacing the remote previously bundled with their 3805 receiver with a new one that's easier to see in bright light. Evidently, the face of the old one appears black when it's off; the new one is blue.

Two questions: Is there any way of telling (via manufacture date or a code) whether the receiver has the new remote or the old one? I'm planning on purchasing the receiver tomorrow, and maybe I could look at the box. Second, is Denon doing a swap with the older remotes? If my dealer was being truthful, he has 3 units in stock, so even if there IS a way of telling whether these boxes have the older or newer remote, there might not be a choice with what they have anyway! Although there's a bit of a PIA factor involved, it would still be nice to have the option to exchange the remote.

I don't mean to be anal about the whole thing, but if Denon is making changes within such a short period of time since the model's introduction, I assume it's for a good reason and I'd rather get the updated unit!

Thanx in advance for any info that can be offered!
 
Call Denon and see if tehy can help you figure out how to tell if it's new or old stock. Worst case scenario I believe you can call them and get an RMA for your remote - but yeah, that's a pain.

They haven't actually alerted us to any kind of recall, but that is what we're hearing.
 
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Woo-Hoo!

Picked up the receiver today, and the remote is definitely depressed.....as blue as can be!

As Emily used to say.... Never Mind.

(But thank you anyway!)
 
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