Denon AVR-2307CI Receiver Review
Summary
- Product Name: AVR-2307CI AV Receiver
- Manufacturer: Denon Electronics USA
- Performance Rating:




- Value Rating:





- Review Date: May 10, 2007
- MSRP: $799
- Specifications
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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.
- AVR-2307CI: Build Quality and Setup
- AVR-2307CI: Manual Setup
- AVR-2307CI: Auto and Video Setup, Remote
- AVR-2307CI: Listening Tests, Recommendations
- AVR-2307CI: Conclusion