Ease of use, strong output, ample amount of inputs/outputs. Reputable Denon name.

Not Dolby Digital.

This model was purchased (c)1996 for sub $300 as an entry level reciever. I am using it with Mirage 290's main speakers and center, a Mirage Sub and Mirage FRX-1 surrounds. For a Pro-Logic reciever I am generally impressed with it. I have had no major problems with the reciever and would recommend it to anyone looking for an entry level reciever.

Value for money

No DTS

Bought this amp from my first months of salary, together with a pair of Quadral Odin's and a Quadral surround-set ;8^)
I was really impressed by the sound atmosphere in my tiny student-room. Especially the video of "Speed", e.g. the elevator-stuff (played on a 6-head Marantz VCR MV653).

Some other Equipment:
- Denon DRS-640 tapedeck (1997)
- Technics SL-P202A CD-player (1990)
- Blaupunkt 55cm TV (1993)

Now that I'm earning a little more, I'm planning to "expand" to sthg. like the Onkyo TX-DS 575 or the Denon AVR 1800.

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A good budget receiver for surround sound, never given any problems, produces excellent surround sound with my JBL 4800 and Mordaunt Shorts.

A little weak with extreme low end but otherwise a good budget unit, I will soon use it with my PC and then upgrade

A great product for an inexpensive price.
I will use it with my PC and upgrade to a unit that can produce dolby digital for soundtracks now.
And I use a separate amplifier for my music collection.
I am an audiophile and I was amazed by this unit.
I even played my high end music with this unit for a short time.
If you are not an audiophile you will be satisfied with this all around unit.
Especially for movies.

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When we got our den redone about 3 years ago, my dad hired a guy to put together a home-theater/stereo package. Of course, my dad being a lax person, trusted this guy's judgement in choosing the right equipment.

He ended up charging us an arm and a leg for this Denon receiver, Denon 5 cd-changer, VCR, and 5 crappy Pinnacle speakers. (In the 2500 dollar range I believe)

Let me tell you something. It is a painful experience to listen to music in this room. I can't stand it...it seriously makes my head hurt! I've tried repositioning the speakers, tweaking setting and adjusting all sorts of knobs without much luck. I don't know if this can be attributed to this Denon receiver or the speakers, etc...

All I know is that we are very dissastisfied with the setup as a whole.

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