Denon AVR-2807 A/V Surround Receiver

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Product Feature

• Incorporates all the current surround formats and enhanced installation flexibility
• With great simplicity of setup and operation
• Provides Auto Set-Up and Room EQ by Audyssey
• Helps you achieve optimized system performance for your specific room
• Powerful new 32 bit floating point DSP automatically and accurately analyzes, adjusts itself

Product Description

Denon AVR-2807 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver - An A/V receiver should be a part of any good home multimedia setup. It offers you one central location to connect all of your audio and video components, supporting advanced audio reproduction technologies for each of them. For example, with the Denon AVR-2807, you get support for 7-channel surround sound and 6 different surround sound technologies. This receiver also features XM Radio support. Just attach an optional "Connect and Play" antenna. Video Game Mode Wide Screen 7.1 Mode Mono Movie Surround Mode Rock Arena Surround Mode Jazz Club Surround Mode True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability Front Panel A/V Inputs w/ Cover (Composite & S-Video) Inputs - 2 Coaxial, 5 Optical (including front), 11 Analog Audio, Phono, 2 HDMI, 7 Composite, 7 S-Video (including front), & 3 Component Outputs - 2 Optical, 3 Analog Audio, 1 HDMI, 2 Composite (plus monitor), 2 S-Video (plus monitor), & 2 Component RS-232 Port All Channels - 0.05 THD Detachable Power Cord Color - Black Unit Dimensions - 17.1 (w) x 6.7 (h) x 16.9 (d) Unit Weight - 29.75 lbs.

Denon AVR-2807 A/V Surround Receiver Review

My old, stereo-only system consisted of several high-quality source components, separate tuner/preamp/amplifier, and a pair of very sweet (but rather low-efficiency) classic B&W speakers. When the preamp and amp both died after many years of service, I replaced them with the 2807, and added Polk center and surrounds for a 5.1 configuration. The 2807 makes my faithful B&W front speakers sing every bit as sweetly as my old audiophile separates did, with plenty of power to spare. Today my kids were watching Titanic with the master volume set just a wee bit high, and from two rooms away I thought the iceberg was colliding with the HOUSE. (The volume knob covers a rather impressive -80db to +18db range in 0.5dB increments). You even get TWO sets of amplified front speaker outputs, so you can bi-amp or bi-wire your main speakers if you want! And the 2807's quality is not only in the amplifier stage, but also in the DACs. CDs played through a digital input and handled by the 2807's processors are very smooth and detailed.

(If I may insert one gripe re the amplifier: the speaker binding posts are not at ALL flexible. Using spade lugs or pin connectors is pretty much out of the question. Getting the posts to even cleanly accept heavy-gauge bare wire is difficult. Banana plugs work of course, but the posts aren't spaced correctly for standard DUAL-banana plugs. Arrrgghh!)

Surround decoding and ambience processing is also generally excellent. For instance, using Dolby Pro Logic II with a stereo source like a CD generates a pretty nicely stable center image and subtle, unobtrusive surround enhancement; only occasionally will you hear things "breathe" or wander awkwardly into and out of the surround channel. It makes nearly all of my music CDs, and many TV shows, more enjoyable without calling undue attention to itself. Switching to Pure Direct mode (which is actually wonderfully clean, and is for highest-quality stereo-only handling of analog and two-channel sources) almost always sounds flat and less satisfying by comparison. Seven-channel stereo mode is also good for TV shows and CDs, giving room-filling sound with the surrounds driven nearly equally with the fronts. (There are a number of other soundfields, like Stadium, but I found most of them too gimmicky or show-offy to actually use. Stadium, for example, nicely isolates the play-by-play announcer's voice from a sportscast, and then gives it a HUGE echo that sounds like Lou Gehrig giving his farewell speech in Yankee Stadium. Just putting the announcer cleanly in the center speaker for the commentary, and boosting the ambience of the crowd in the surrounds to make you feel like you are at the game would have been a lot more usable and listenable.) DVDs I just play in straight Dolby Digital or DTS mode, both of which are handled superbly.

In addition to great sound, the other major strength of the 2807 is: inputs, inputs, and more inputs. DVD *and* Videodisc. TV *and* Satellite. Two VCR (or DVR) A/V record loops. A front panel input for your camcorder or game. Plus the usual audio in/outs: Phono, CD, Tape (and of course the internal tuner). All video sources have S-video jacks. You also get up to three component video and two HDMI ins, with upconversion, and plenty of digital audio in/outs, ALL assignable as needed. Plus, any of the inputs can be renamed on the display if needed! Don't have a laserdisc player? Use the "VDP" input for something else, and change its name accordingly. I connected my digital cable TV converter to the "DBS" input, and renamed the input "CABLE". Very slick.

The front panel of the 2807 is beautifully elegant and simple. Just power/standby, input select and volume knobs, and not much else, with all the other minutia tucked behind a (nice solid metal) flip-down panel. Sadly, the same can't be said of the learning, multi-brand remote. Some things on the remote are nicely done; the little button that chooses which component it will control (and nicely lights up the selection so you can see it) is placed perfectly where your thumb will easily find it. Same for the master volume adjustment. Nice ergonomics there. Basic functions aren't too hard to use, but the remote has enough buttons for an entire shirt factory, and after a few months, I am still trying to fathom the logic of why some things are grouped as they are, how to make it control my laserdisc player (which it theoretically should) etc. etc. And some things that SHOULD be on the remote, namely, dimming the front panel display, aren't. Plus, it doesn't have very good range. The remote that came with my cable box will easily work the 2807's volume etc. from a seat catty-corner across the room; the 2807's own remote needs to be closer and more on-angle. Most of the complaints you will hear in reviews about ease of use of the 2807 are really the fault of the remote. If after buying the 2807 you have enough left in your piggy bank for a really good programmable universal remote, it would be well worthwhile.

And while you're getting a better remote, pick up a good third-party FM antenna. I found the sensitivity of the 2807's internal FM tuner to be less than stellar, one of its few really weak points. Even strong local stations in my area don't come in all that cleanly using the (typical) cheap wire dipole antenna that is supplied.

Setup and adjustment of the 2807 is a bit tricky, but (for this computer professional) was not overly difficult. But, I did have to consult the manual frequently. For instance, I could easily find and navigate to the initial auto-setup command with the menu/right arrow/enter keys. But after getting there, it resisted all requests to actually start. Consulting the manual revealed that to actually make the auto-setup procedure GO, you have to press the LEFT arrow key at that final stage. (??!) The auto setup procedure, with supplied microphone, worked very well. It correctly identified the sizes and positions of my speakers, gave an error message when one of my surrounds had a loose wire, let me correct the issue and continue, and duly compensated for the fact that my new Polk center/surrounds are several dB more sensitive than my old B&W main speakers. Even so, I found the center speaker still WAY too prominent. Starting from the auto-setup's values, I boosted the left and right fronts slightly, and reduced the center speaker even more. Result was dialogue etc. nicely anchored in the center speaker, but it no longer sticking out like a sore thumb.

If you compare the Amazon pages for the Denon 3806 and 2807, noting the percentages of which item is bought after viewing both, you can easily see that with the 2807 Denon has hit a really sweet value point, giving you a lot of bang for the buck, with plenty of power and features but without useless frills. The differences between the 2807 and 3806 (an extra 10 watts per channel, the Denon Link multi-channel digital input for Denon's high-end DVD players, three-room/three source, touchscreen remote) are not worth several hundred more dollars for 99% of ordinary consumers. I had been considering the 3806, but when the 2807 came out, my choice was immediately clear.

Overall, the 2807 is a jewel. A beautiful sounding, solidly-built, top-quality component. Everyone in my family is thrilled with it. Its minor drawbacks are just that, minor. Highly recommended.

PS: I will repeat the comments of others about making sure to purchase the unit from an authorized merchant (I bought mine from Crutchfield) in order to have a valid warranty from Denon.

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Product Feature

• The SLIK PRO 724 CF tripod uses space-age carbon fiber material to reduce weight and improve rigidity for a more stable camera support.
• This model uses four leg sections to fold down to an incredibly small 18.1 inches. It's compact size and light weight of just three pounds makes it the perfect tripod for back-packing and hiking.
• Despite it's folded size, the PRO 724 CF tripod will reach eye-level when fully extended.
• The PRO 724 CF has SLIK Twist-Lock Leg Locks to insure sturdy camera support. The Twist-Lock legs allow the tripod to support up to 10 pounds of camera equipment, more than enough to handle a digital SLR.
• The tripod is an excellent traveler, and can easily be strapped onto most of today's photo backpacks.

Product Description

The Pro 724 CF Carbon Fiber Tripod weights only 3.1 lbs but can reach 64.4 inches when fully extended. Four leg sections means the tripod retracts to a very small 18.1 inches closed. This small size is perfect for back-packs and fitting into suitcases. With a maximum capacity of 11 lbs the Pro 724 CF can handle a wide variety of cameras and lenses making a great choice for any photographer that needs to travel light. But should more weight be required this tripod has a hook at the bottom of the center column when extra weight can be hung.

Slik Pro 724 CF Carbon Fiber Tripod Review

This tripod is both sturdy and light. I use it as a rifle rest and am very satisfied with the quality and sturdiness in such a light package.

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AUDIOQUEST - COFFEE USB iPOD (0.75m)

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Product Feature

• 10% silver plated Long Grain Copper solid-core conductors
• Wave Soldered connectors
• The perfect synergy of value and performance

Product Description

Give Your iPod a Sonic Boost with Coffee USB An outstanding combination of high performance, excellent build quality and affordable price, Coffee is one of our best selling USB cables. Thanks to heavy silver plating and AQ's proprietary DBS system, Coffee delivers sonic performance surprisingly close to Audioquest's incredible Diamond USB at a fraction of the price. Coffee has excellent speed, tonal accuracy and dynamic range and also has a surprisingly lower perceived noise floor than other USB cables; the noise floor is vanishingly low revealing a more clearly defined soundstage. Complex passages are resolved with ease and even during particularly dynamic sections, subtle background details are easily heard. Metallurgy Coffee features 10% silver plated Long Grain Copper solid-core conductors, a tremendously thick silver plating which comes very close to the performance of pure silver conductors at a fraction of the price. Coupled with Audioquest's DBS System, this combination delivers excellent speed, tonal accuracy and dynamic range, more than a taste of what Audioquest's top USB Cable, Diamond, offers. Coffee is a directional cable, AQ listens to every primary signal conductor used in Coffee to determine proper conductor orientation, this simple test yields a surprising improvement to sonic performance. Digital Audio over USB There are significant, audible differences between USB cables. We're not sure how this is possible, since USB is purported to be a purely digital interface, however, the sonic differences are repeatable and consistent from system to system. A better USB cable makes a better digital audio cable, period. Termination All Audioquest Indulgence series USB Cables are terminated by Wave Solder, a very high-precision soldering method originally developed for surface-mount applications in the computer industry. Wave Soldering is fast, efficient and has no human interaction, eliminating all convention

AUDIOQUEST - COFFEE USB iPOD (0.75m) Review

While this cable cost more than either my iPod Nano or my headphones, it clearly makes for a subtle but audible difference. Music sounds less hard and strident and generally more natural. Acoustic guitar and grand piano have less of an artificial edge to them such that the music more closely resembles how one remembers them sounding in person.

The difference is not night and day, but it is a noticeable upgrade to the standard USB/30-pin cable. For those that care about attaining the last bit of musical accuracy in a portable music system and are willing to pay up for it, this cable certainly carries its share of the load, albeit at a cost that is not insignificant.

For reference purposes, I use the cable between my iPod Nano and my Fostex HP-P1 DAC. Additionally, I use Stillpoint ERS cloth to shield the DAC from RF noise, plus I use Audioquest RF Stoppers at the point that I connect my headphones to the DAC. In combination, each of these elements contribute to a portable system that is pretty musical overall, enough so that I find myself listening to music that I previously found too harsh to listen to for more than a short time, if at all.

Again this cable is not for the casual listener, but Audioquest continues to make value-added products for the audiophile and this cable is no exception.

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Archos 404 30GB Portable Digital Media Player (500868)

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Product Feature

• Lightweight, portable digital video, movie, music player & photo viewer with easy-to-use, controls & bright 3.5-inch TFT LCD screen
• 30 gigabyte hard disk lets you store up to 15,000 songs, 300,000 pictures, or 85 movies, or any combination thereof
• Compatible with MP3, WAV, WMA and protected WMA music files, JPEG, BMP, and PNG picture files, and MPEG-4 and WMV video files
• Uses high-speed USB 2.0 for both file transfers and charging,includes rechargeable Li-Ion polymer battery with 12 hrs of music and 4 rs of video life
• Lets you play music through a stereo or videos over your TV via an optional docking station, weighs only 6.75 ounces
• Measures approximately 3.9 x 3 x 0.59 inches (W x H x D)

Product Description

Store up to 85 movies, 300,000 photos or 15,000 songs with the 30GB hard drive. Enjoy high quality video on a 3.5" color screen. Easily navigate menus with touch screen capabilities. Turn your ARCHOS 404 into a DVR: Record TV from a TV, VCR, DVD Player and cable box or satellite reciever on your ARCHOS with the optional DVR Station

Archos 404 30GB Portable Digital Media Player (500868) Review

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MP3s sound great, with seamless/gapless track changing. The bookmark feature is really nice for keeping your place in audio books or long DJ mixes.

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VCT AR8000 - Heavy Duty Automatic Voltage Regulator / Stabilizer with Built-in Voltage Transformer for AC 110V/220V/240V - 8000 Watt

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Product Feature

• 8000 watts maximum capacity - Voltage Regulator / Stanilizer with Built-in Voltage Transformer
• Converts 110/120 V to 220/240 V OR converts 220/240 V to 110/120V - Compatible with 50Hz/60Hz.
• Voltage stabilizer good for countries with unstable voltage supply.This stabilizer can regulate big range fluctuating voltage into general voltage output.
• Input Voltage AC 75V-130V or 180V-260V ~ Output Voltage: AC 110V+-4% or AC220V+-4%.
• Fuse protected with built-in thermal Fuse - protects damage to your valuable equipment from voltage fluctuation. Comes with terminal Connectors - Hardwire Input and Output required.

Product Description

8000 watts maximum capacity Converts 110/120 V to 220/240 V OR converts 220/240 V to 110/120V Compatible with 50Hz/60Hz. On/Off switch with indicator lamp Voltage stabilizer good for countries with unstable voltage supply This stabilizer can regulate big range fluctuating voltage into general voltage output. Input Voltage AC 75V-130V or 180V-260V. Output Voltage: AC 110V+-4% or AC220V+-4%. Durable Design with 2 Heavy-Duty Carrying Handles Fuse protected with built-in thermal Fuse - protects damage to your valuable equipment from voltage fluctuation. Comes with terminal Connectors - Hardwire Input and Output required.

VCT AR8000 - Heavy Duty Automatic Voltage Regulator / Stabilizer with Built-in Voltage Transformer for AC 110V/220V/240V - 8000 Watt Review

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