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Can the Denon 2105 do this?
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Post 1 made on Saturday January 8, 2005 at 13:03
ScottW
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I am just beginning to do my research to upgrade my stereo system to home theater. My current system dates back to the early 80's so I have a lot of upgrading to do.

Unfortunately I'm getting mixed messages from the retail stores in my area (Phoenix, AZ). One thing I want to be able to do is listen to one source (CD or satellite radio) in my office while my wife watches a DVD novie in the family room. I have been looking at the Denon 2105 and one store said it would be able to do it and another store said no. A third store said I would have to get a second receiver/amp to do the job. Who's telling the truth?

I have other questions, but I'll post them separately so as not to confuse the thread. Thanks for the help.

This message was edited by ScottW on 01/08/05 19:00 ET.
Post 2 made on Saturday January 8, 2005 at 22:41
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From what I see at Denon's site, it can do 2 zones without any help. What that means is you can have a 5.1 surround setup in one room and a stereo setup in the other. If you want a 6.1 or 7.1 surround setup, you would need an external amp/receiver.
Post 3 made on Sunday January 9, 2005 at 00:04
Ernie Bornn-Gilman
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That sounds like a low model number, implying fewer features.

Be sure it not only has a Zone 2 output (the exact name for what you are describing), but that it also has a power amp built into it that can be run at the same time as 5.1 is being run on the main zone.

I really have seen some Denon somewhere where you had to go out of 5.1 to use the second zone amps!

If it does not have built-in power amps for zone 2, but the price is right, you will need a separate power amp, but then the Denon has to have remote volume control of the zone 2 volume...the cheaper units do not always have that! And, if you need an external amp, is the price still right?

If it doesn't have internal power amps for zone 2, OR volume control for zone 2, you will need a second receiver or integrated amp so that you can control the volume of zone 2. Be sure that one is not a Denon, or both amps will respond to both volume controls. A bummer, that.
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Post 4 made on Monday January 10, 2005 at 11:40
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If you read the description on Denon's site you'll see your question answered and it does composite and s video upconversion to component video as well. The description below was taken directly from Denon's site.

• True 2 Source, 2 Zone functionality with Discrete Power, Source Select and Volume control for each zone • (1)Multi-Zone fixed stereo pre-amp level audio output; or variable level (variable with SRB/Z2 jacks in 5.1 surround mode) • 7.1 Preamp outputs • Power Amplifier Assign function, lets you assign 2 of the 7 amp channels to drive second zone speakers directly • On-Screen Display • Pre-programmed/learning Glow Key remote • Remote I/O ports • Dimensions: 17.1"w x 6.7"h x 16.4"d • SRP $649
Post 5 made on Monday January 10, 2005 at 12:34
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Yes, I went to the site and looked at that desc and also at the picture. Pictures are worth a thousand words. It clearly shows the last 2 speaker outputs are RearSurround or Zone2.
Post 6 made on Tuesday January 11, 2005 at 01:45
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Don't forget that if you are using a digital input ( as you should!) for the DVD, Sat etc., to also hook up via analog, make sure the Auto input has been selected, otherwise you won't get any sound out of zone 2
Iain
Post 7 made on Tuesday January 11, 2005 at 16:36
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For simplicity sake, we try to avoid using the surround receiver for the whole-house audio receiver. By adding a small and inexpensive stereo receiver you can make controlling the second zone much more simplified. This is just how we do it, but you can do whatever you're comfortable with.

Matt


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