Denon AVR-2307CI Receiver Review

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by Tom Andry — last modified May 23, 2008

Denon AVR-2307CI

Summary

Product Name: AVR-2307CI AV Receiver
Manufacturer: Denon Electronics USA
Performance Rating:
Value Rating:
Review Date: May 10, 2007 11:40
MSRP: $ 799

Specifications

GENERAL

Power Output; Watts Per Channel - 100
All Channels Rated @ 0.08 THD
Weight: In Pounds - 28.6
Width (inches) - 17.1
Height (inches) - 6.75
Depth (inches) - 16.4

SOUND MODES

Processor(s) – Bit Depth and Type - 32-bit Floating Point
Dolby Pro Logic IIx – with Cinema, Music, Game Modes
Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding
dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding
dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding
dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Modes
dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing
Audio Signal Delay (Sync. Audio with Video signal) – By source
Stereo/Direct Modes w/Pure Analog Path - via Setup
5-Channel Stereo Mode
Video Game Mode
Mono Movie Surround Mode
Rock Arena Surround Mode
Matrix Surround Mode
Jazz Club Surround Mode
Virtual Surround Mode – For 2 Speakers/Headphones
Multi-Channel Stereo Mode - 5/6/7
DSP Effect Modes - 7
Auto Surround Mode (Analog or Digital Input Type)
Active Center Channel In All Surround Modes

CONNECTIVITY

True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability
Assignable Digital Inputs
Digital Inputs: Coaxial - 2
Digital Inputs: Optical - 4 including front
Digital Outputs: Optical - 1
Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner - 10
Phono Input - MM type
Source Function Renaming
Analog Record Outputs - 3
Front Panel A/V Inputs w/Cover * Composite and S-Video - * with Optical
Video Conversion – Composite to S-Video to Component
Video Conversion – Composite to S-Video to Composite
Video Conversion – Analog to HDMI
DVI/HDMI Video Inputs – Compatible with 1.1 Spec. – Multi-Channel Audio *1080p HDMI *2 HDMI
HDMI Video Outputs *1080p - *1
Composite Video Inputs - 5 including Front
Composite Video Outputs - 3 including Monitor
S-Video Inputs - 5 including Front
S-Video Outputs - 3 including Monitor
Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth - *Assignable - *3 x 100 MHz
Component Video Outputs - 1
8-Ch. External Analog Input
Banana Plug Speaker Terminals, All Channels
Cinema EQ
56 Station Auto-Preset Memory Tuning
XM Satellite Radio 'Connect and Play' Ready – with optional antenna
Direct Function (Tone Bypass)
Volume Control Un-muting
Selectable Muting Levels (Full/-40/-20)
Video Select Control
RS-232 Port – Third Party Remote Controllers
IR Serial Remote In/Out terminals
+12v Trigger Output – Assignable - 2 x 25mA
Multi-Source/Multi-Zone (*Uses REC OUT) - 2S/3Z*
Pre-amp Outputs for Multi-Zone
Multi-Zone Pre-Amp Outputs – Selectable Output Levels - Fixed
Discrete Remote Power On/Off, Source Selection and Volume for Main and Second/Third* Zones
Assignable Amplifier Configuration of Surround Back Channels - with Volume
Speaker Time-Delay and Level Controls: L/R, Sub, C, Surr. L/R, Surround Back
Pre-Amp Outputs - All (8)
iPod Dock Control Port (Using optional ASD-1R Denon iDock)

COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY

Equal Power Amplifiers - 7 ch
Low Impedance Drive Capability
High-Current/Discrete Amplifiers
Independent Power Supplies
Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes – Analog Devices, HammerHead SHARC
24-bit/192-kHz DACs - Analog Devices - AD-1835
Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Bit Depth/Sampling Rate - 24-bit/96kHz
Variable High/Low Pass Crossover Points (12/24dB) 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250
Built In Time Based Correction

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Front Panel A/B Speaker Selector
Auto Setup Calibration
Auto/Manual Room Equalization
Auto Setup Microphone Included/Type - Y/Mold DM-S205
Icon-Based On-Screen Display
Front Panel System Setup Control
Personal Memory Plus
System Setup/Surround Parameters Lockout
Relay-Controlled Protection Circuits
Microprocessor User Re-set
Detachable Power Cord
Pre-programmed (10 Devices) Glow Key Remote Control with Punch Through Commands - Y/RC-1043

Pros

Lots of connections
Plenty of power
HDMI/Component upconversion of all video inputs
Easy to use and customize
Sneaky little remote

Cons

Setup can be a little confusing at first
Zone 2 can only accept analogue inputs

Introduction

When Denon adds the CI suffix to a model number, I fear most users don’t know what to think. CI? It is more expensive so it must be better right? Well, for the most part the CI (Custom Integration) adds advanced connectivity and control features. Just remember this; installers are interested in ease of use. They want the receiver to do more switching, more auto sensing, and assignable, renameable, and multiple inputs. Actually, I want that too. And so should you. So, while you may be uninterested in the RS-232 port on the back, don’t think that the CI designation isn’t for you. ‘Cause it is.

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talex_us posts on May 29, 2007 20:38

Davemcc;272340
Just a couple more simple things to check, but you probably already have. Check the DVD setup menu that it's output is set to HDMI, check the physical HDMI connection that it's securely in it's port and scroll through the input settings from the button under the back cover to be sure the input select is on auto. After that, I'm out of ideas.

That's a good idea. I'll check the DVD setup too. But I am getting video via the HDMI connection, just not audio so I'm optimistic on that. I'm suspecting a hardware problem with my DVD player.

Davemcc posts on May 29, 2007 07:09

talex_us;272303
Thanks for your advice. I have already double-checked the HDMI assignments for DVD, and the audio in matches the video assignment. Still, I cannot get any sound from my DVD player.

I'm suspecting that my configuration is correct, and that it is my DVD player that is acting up. I'm going to hook up the DVD player to another HDMI set to see if I get sound.

Just a couple more simple things to check, but you probably already have. Check the DVD setup menu that it's output is set to HDMI, check the physical HDMI connection that it's securely in it's port and scroll through the input settings from the button under the back cover to be sure the input select is on auto. After that, I'm out of ideas.

talex_us posts on May 28, 2007 22:41

Davemcc;272243
Try going into the setup menu, audio in and make sure DVD has assigned to it HDMI 1 or 2, whichever input DVD uses.

Thanks for your advice. I have already double-checked the HDMI assignments for DVD, and the audio in matches the video assignment. Still, I cannot get any sound from my DVD player.

I'm suspecting that my configuration is correct, and that it is my DVD player that is acting up. I'm going to hook up the DVD player to another HDMI set to see if I get sound.

PENG posts on May 28, 2007 18:24

Nice review, but I wonder if something is wrong with your 3805? Mine has no problem with the OSD thru component input, although the same can't be said for my older 3802. I've never even had S-Vid or composite hooked up to my 3805, btw.

Same here, I don't use the composite at all, the OSD works fine via the component video cables.

Davemcc posts on May 28, 2007 18:11

Try going into the setup menu, audio in and make sure DVD has assigned to it HDMI 1 or 2, whichever input DVD uses.