Denon DRA-395 Multi-Source/Multi-Zone AM/FM Stereo Receiver
By: Denon Average Rating: 1.5 Total Reviews: 4
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 On: 2007-11-24
What a piece of junk. The sound is fair and I would take that just to drive some in ceiling and outside speakers, but not long after I purchased it it would shut off after playing. I got it fixed and it worked for awhile then died. It just wont turn on. I have had receivers last for decades. This one only made it a couple of years and with only very lite use.
On: 2006-04-14
Sound is only ok. FM tuning is not fantastic.
But the big problem is that if theres a problem, a fuse (hidden inside the case, that the manual doesnt mention), blows. If you open the case and find it, you discover its a 125V 6.3A mini fuse, which Radio Shack does not stock. (I cant tell if its a slow blow or fast fuse, either. The manual should specify that; did I mention the manual does not mention the fuse exists at all?)
This is just ridiculously poor design. Fuses should be in externally accessible holders, they should be mentioned in the manual, there should be a spare in the shipping box, and in home use products, a shorted speaker lead shouldnt blow a fuse in the first place - the receiver should display a message and turn off the audio.
I dont know what they were thinking, but Im thinking Im sorry I bought this.
On: 2006-04-13
Sound is only ok. FM tuning is not fantastic.
But the big problem is that if theres a problem, a fuse (hidden inside the case, that the manual doesnt mention), blows. If you open the case and find it, you discover its a 125V 6.3A mini fuse, which Radio Shack does not stock. (I cant tell if its a slow blow or fast fuse, either. The manual should specify that; did I mention the manual does not mention the fuse exists at all?)
This is just ridiculously poor design. Fuses should be in externally accessible holders, they should be mentioned in the manual, there should be a spare in the shipping box, and in home use products, a shorted speaker lead shouldnt blow a fuse in the first place - the receiver should display a message and turn off the audio.
I dont know what they were thinking, but Im thinking Im sorry I bought this.
 On: 2006-03-22
If I could "easily" return this unit, I would - unfortunately I bought it via the web. The bottom line is that the unit just sounds OK, thats it. Yes it has lots of features, but the sound is just slightly better than a boom box. I hooked the same speakers, CD player, and monster cable interconnects up to another amp and it was much, much better - night and day. If youre OK with something that looks decent and has plenty of features, then maybe youll like this unit. If you care about the quality of the sound and want "high fidelity", look else where. Denon has become a provider of mass market, made in China stuff these days - no where near the quality they delivered 10+ years ago.
On: 2006-03-21
If I could "easily" return this unit, I would - unfortunately I bought it via the web. The bottom line is that the unit just sounds OK, thats it. Yes it has lots of features, but the sound is just slightly better than a boom box. I hooked the same speakers, CD player, and monster cable interconnects up to another amp and it was much, much better - night and day. If youre OK with something that looks decent and has plenty of features, then maybe youll like this unit. If you care about the quality of the sound and want "high fidelity", look else where. Denon has become a provider of mass market, made in China stuff these days - no where near the quality they delivered 10+ years ago.
On: 2005-12-06
Let us say you go after a Denon. It may last forever,but what if any accessories, such as a lost remote had to be obtained from a contracted supplier in Florida with no close personal relationship to DNN Holdings, the Denon-Marantz outfit,from what I garner. My efforts to get a remote for a Denon deck,I bought just two years ago,ended in a one hour phone merry go round. Fortunately, there are third party learning remotes. Me, for a receiver, I would go with the big names, like Sony, Pioneer and JVC. They hold parts for many years. Regret a somewhat negative review for this essential aspect.
On: 2005-12-05
Let us say you go after a Denon. It may last forever,but what if any accessories, such as a lost remote had to be obtained from a contracted supplier in Florida with no close personal relationship to DNN Holdings, the Denon-Marantz outfit,from what I garner. My efforts to get a remote for a Denon deck,I bought just two years ago,ended in a one hour phone merry go round. Fortunately, there are third party learning remotes. Me, for a receiver, I would go with the big names, like Sony, Pioneer and JVC. They hold parts for many years. Regret a somewhat negative review for this essential aspect.
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