[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Denon DRA-395

2006-06-12 Thread dmarshal
Hi, I am also looking at the DRA-395, I am currently using a Denon avr w/ the optical to squeezebox v.2. Moving to an analog DRA-395 is a concern,using only the analog. Should I worry or upgrade to another avr with optical? Does this concern you? -- dmarshal

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Denon DRA-395

2006-06-09 Thread jonheal
For those wondering about making b-stock purchaces, I have some first-hand experience to relate. I went ahead and purchased a DENON DRA-395 from SecondAct.biz, one of DENON's authorized distributors of b-stock and reconditioned items. Mine was b-stock, which means it could have been a dealer

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Denon DRA-395

2006-05-16 Thread jonheal
joncourage Wrote: have you considered the Outlaw rr250? I did consider that one -- and if someone gave me one for Christmas -- I'd keep it! But it's perpetually (and bizarrely) on backorder. Anyway, I feel guilty about spending money on stereo stuff right now. I can get a B-stock Denon for

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Denon DRA-395

2006-05-15 Thread Skunk
I like the fact that it's stereo :-) Here's a nice review: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/frr.pl?ramps1080742540openflup114#11 The last reply was interesting, comparing the Denon to some older receivers. -- Skunk

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Denon DRA-395

2006-05-15 Thread jonheal
Skunk Wrote: I like the fact that it's stereo :-) Here's a nice review: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/frr.pl?ramps1080742540openflup114#11 The last reply was interesting, comparing the Denon to some older receivers. Yeah, I saw that one. At this point, I'm willing to sacrifice a little

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Denon DRA-395

2006-05-15 Thread Skunk
Here was my sub out jack when using the Sonic Impact t-amp: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=105051postcount=17 I figure it's about as non-audiophile as you can get! It seemed to work ok with the sub level being controlled by SB remote, but I'm sure the DENON would be more ideal.

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Denon DRA-395

2006-05-15 Thread jonheal
Skunk Wrote: Here was my sub out jack when using the Sonic Impact t-amp: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=105051postcount=17 I figure it's about as non-audiophile as you can get! It seemed to work ok with the sub level being controlled by SB remote, but I'm sure the DENON

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Denon DRA-395

2006-05-15 Thread Phil Leigh
? - I'd have said that y's are good for joining (especially in this case) - they are less good for splitting - especially if the two pieces of equipment have different impedance characteristics etc...they'll interact in subtle ways...you really need some kind of a pad (active or passive) to

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Denon DRA-395

2006-05-15 Thread jonheal
Phil Leigh Wrote: ? - I'd have said that y's are good for joining (especially in this case) - they are less good for splitting - especially if the two pieces of equipment have different impedance characteristics etc...they'll interact in subtle ways...you really need some kind of a pad

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Denon DRA-395

2006-05-15 Thread Pat Farrell
Phil Leigh wrote: ? - I'd have said that y's are good for joining (especially in this case) - they are less good for splitting - especially if the two pieces of equipment have different impedance characteristics etc...they'll interact in subtle ways...you really need some kind of a pad (active

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Denon DRA-395

2006-05-15 Thread joncourage
have you considered the Outlaw rr250? -- joncourage SlimServer Version: 6.5b1 - 6939 - Windows XP - EN - cp1252 Player Firmware Version: 41 SB3 Audio Note DAC 3.1x Sig Levinson 383 integrated Amphion Argons

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Denon DRA-395

2006-05-15 Thread Phil Leigh
yes - sorry - got confused...of course s-n patch bays used a lot for multing...(eg ducking) signals should be combined through a T-pad or similar (wonder how many mono switches just short the signal lines though...) -- Phil Leigh