Review
Powerful (February 25, 2011)
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(4/5.0) |
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(4/5.0) |
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(4/5.0) |
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(4/5.0) |
Reviewed By: Andres R. - San Francisco, CA
Very pleased with our purchase of the Denon DRA-297. Powerful and rich in sound.
Review
Don't Let The 100 Watts Rating Fool You! (February 25, 2010)
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(5/5.0) |
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(5/5.0) |
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(5/5.0) |
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(5/5.0) |
Reviewed By: Tim K. - Rowley, MA
This receiver may be a bit on the small size in terms of specifications, but id venture to say that if youre not in the surround sound market this is one of the best quality receivers on the market for the money. I am currently powering two Klipsch B3 speakers with this unit, and have had no problems whatsoever in terms of sound deliverance. Very rarely do I even come close to using half of the power that this receiver offers. If you are looking to power two large speakers or four bookshelf speakers then it is extremely unlikely you will have any problems with this receiver due to under power. The only true drawback to this unit is the lack of a phono jack for those who wish to play LPs. Do be advised that if you wish to play LPs through this unit, you will need to purchase a Pre-Amp for your turntable with a grounder as the receiver also lacks a turntable grounder....a sign of the times! There are a few features unique to Denon receivers such as the ten second start up delay and momentary less than two seconds sound mute when adjusting which speakers will deliver sound. These features may be a bit bothersome to some users, however I do not consider it it anything that takes away from the overall quality and performance of the receiver. Otherwise, I am very happy with this product. I have been able to use my iPod, Cassette Deck, and CD changer with this unit and get a strong clean sound from each application.
Pros
Strong and clean sound, economical price, compatibility with iPod players, non-static radio sound delivery.
Cons
Roughly ten second start up sound delay, momentary system sound mute when adjusting outputs, lack of phono jack.
Overall, I would highly recommend this unit if you are looking to power a basic sound system and receive excellent output quality for your listening pleasure.