Denon 1803 Specs (1 Viewer)

[Chris A H]

Found this on a german website:
http://www.hirsch-ille.de/denon/avr1803.html
Here is the Google translation of the above german description:
Denon AV aV-Receiver Avr-1803
Avr-1803, 7-Kanal-A/V-Receiver with Dolby digital, Dts it and pro Logic ii-decoder,
Fulldiscrete 7-Kanal-Endstufe with identical power output and circuit interpretation,
7 x 150 Watts (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0,7 % rattle/clink),
Special output stage transistor with internal operating point stabilization,
DTS Extended Surround (IT) Discrete 6,1 & Dts it matrix 6.1-Decodierung,
Dolby digital decoder with 6.1-Surround-Modus for 100 % compatibility with TRACKS of sound of film and
Music in Dolby digitally Surround ex, also existing 5.1-Software can be shown in the ex mode,
Dolby pro Logic ii-decoder (modes: PLII Cinema, PLII Music with options, pro Logic),
Dolby pro Logic ii-decoding on digital level,
DTS-Neo:6 Cinema & DTS-Neo:6 Music Stereo to Surround decoding,
Dd sports club digital circuit, similar to DEVICES SHARC 32-Bit-Fliesskomma-DSP,
24-Bit/96 kHz A/D transducers, similar to DEVICES Ad-1854 24-Bit/96-kHz-D/A-Wandler for all channels,
Digitally interface receiver for signals to 24 bits and 96 kHz, wide-band circuit interpretation for those
next generation of highly soluble clay/tone formats, Direct mode for best quality of similar sources (evasion of the digital section),
Cinema Equalizer, music Surround programs inclusive 5-/7-Kanal-Stereo, tone control, video SELECT function,
Photograph selector switch, user friendly screen menu, personnel MEMORY plus,
Supports an additional hearing zone with a Stereo Vorverstaerkerausgang, flexible configuration of the inserted achievement amplifiers
the Surround bake channels (Surround bake or multi-zone), UKW Stereo /MW uKW-Stereo-/MW-Tuner also
40 station memory and RDS with radio text, 2 color component entrances and 1 exit, compatibly with wide-band
Signals of progressive Scan DVD and HDTV, 5 s-video and FBAS (Composite) entrances, 3 s-video and FBAS
(Composite) exits, of it 1 monitor exit, wide-band one 7.1-Kanaleingang (100 kHz) for future multi-channel formats such as DVD audio, preamplifier exits for 7.1 channels, adjustable Subwoofer Uebernahmefrequenz (80, 100 and 120 Hz), 4 freely zuordenbare digital entrances (1 coaxially, 3 optically) and 1 optical digital exit, 8 pair similar entrances (inclusive PHONO (mm)) and 3 pair of exits, two pairs of connections for Surround loudspeaker, sturdy loudspeaker c-clamps for all connections, headphone exit,
A switched mains connection socket,
Pre-programmed and adaptive multi-function remote maintenance with LCD display and background lighting,
Dimensions in mm (B x H x T) of 434 x 171 x 416,
In gold and black available

 

[Norman L]

Thanks for the info, this confirms what I was told at the NY show by Denon.
It appears that the 2 channel surround backs can be used as a separate multi zone amp in another room. Which means if you set up only 5.1 and used the back 2 channel amp for another room you would not need a separate amp. Do you read tha same thing?

I like the "rattle/clink"
What is watts 8 OHMs? 90? / .7% rattle/ clink does not make sense for Denon.

Keeping the phono input.

What else?

 

[ThomasL]

Norman, the "rattle/clink" I believe is correct.
The Denon feeding 1 watt at 1Khz into 6ohms yields a .7% THD. This is listed on the specs of the 2802.
cheers,
--tom

 

[ReggieW]

Thanks Chris!!!!!

I currently have a Denon 1802 and will definitely be moving to an 1803 in August. It looks like one hell of an upgrade, with a better remote to boot, and all for the same 499.00 msrp. It appears that the upcoming 1803 has replaced the 2802 at its price point. this just makes me wonder what the new specs on the 2803 and 3803 will look like.

Reg

 

[Sebastien David]

ummm...
guys...
http://www.hirsch-ille.de/denon/avr3803.html
same power rating for those two models?
in fact, I think the whole description is the same.
and what about that Technics-style power rating?
6 ohm, 1KHz, 0.7% THD? No way Denon is publishing numbers that way!
I smell BS...

 

[Norman L]

Sebastien,

I think you are correct / 1803 same as the 3803 ?

 

[ReggieW]

Norman,

However, it would appear that the information listed jibes with what you were told at HES this week regarding the 1803 being more of a 2802. Norman, if you were told that the 3803 wouldn't be available for a few months after the 1803, it is unlikely that anyone would already have specs for the 3803. One of these descriptions is definitely wrong, and I'm willing to bet that it's the one for the 3803. The 1803 description might be CLOSE based on what you have posted, but the technics-style power-rating is definitely wrong. I'll base my knowledge on the 1803 on what Norm reported instead. I'm wondering why someone would publish bogus specs on upcoming receivers (or perhaps someone simply made a mistake posting the specs)?


Reg

 

[Norman L]

Reg,

Yes, I was told it would be like the 2802 and more.
It will have 2 back surround spearkers but I was not told that it would have 7 amps ( 2 for the back ) but it might since I was not told how many amps.

I was told they will release 1803 info in June and ship in August.

I think you are correct that the specs could be for the 1803. The 2802 is rated 135 @ 6 ohm .7% THD

 

[ReggieW]

Thanks Norm.
I will be purchasing the Denon DVD-1600 next week which will go beautifully with the 1802/03. I will likely sell my 1802 in the hardware section (I had it listed a few weeks ago and then withdrew it - I literally received a dozen or so offers over 300.00). If the 1803 maintains the 1802's msrp as you stated, then I will be able to upgrade to the 1803 for less than 200.00. Not bad
Reg