Fix Denon 825R vs. buy new
egsba
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Hi,
I've got a Denon DRA 825R from the 1980s. I have some buzzing sounds/audio drop off that occur often. Any thoughts if it's worth repairing vs. buying a new amplifier? also, if repairing, anyone use gold crown in Carson, CA vs. the Panurgy OEM for their repairs?
thanks!
I've got a Denon DRA 825R from the 1980s. I have some buzzing sounds/audio drop off that occur often. Any thoughts if it's worth repairing vs. buying a new amplifier? also, if repairing, anyone use gold crown in Carson, CA vs. the Panurgy OEM for their repairs?
thanks!
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There was a guy here with the same receiver that was sending it for repairs. http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121782 Might talk to him to see where he sent his and how it turned out.
I have had my DRA-825R since 1991. I had to fix several bad solder joints but it works perfect. It is a shame that it is collecting dust since I picked up an 835R.
StanStan
Main 2ch:
Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.
HT:
Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60
Other stuff:
Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601 -
Depends on the cost of the repair. Getting a new receiver will yield new features and up to date technology . But if none of that is attractive to you and the Denon does everything you want , then I would repair it.Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time. -
Get rid of the old POS. Help the economy, and yourself, by buying new gear. After 30 years it is time for an upgrade.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits. -
Ouch!Stan
Main 2ch:
Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.
HT:
Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60
Other stuff:
Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601 -
I was given a quote on the phone for $75 plus labor from the Denon super service center. I'm going to help the economy with my new floor speakers that I'll get with the repaired receiver!
