Denon AVR-2803 vs Yamaha RX-V1400

[kfalls]

They appear to be the same except the 2400 has the RS232 interface, a few more program options and rated at 10W/ch more than the 1400. The extra wattage doesn't equate to much more loudness and with the unit weights are the same, so I can't believe its power supply is any better unless it just uses higher rated output devices. Any comments on sound or setup advantages?

[kexodusc]

If you really don't expect to use that RS232 interface, or you understand that the 10 extra watts per channel isn't going to accomplish much, I'd argue that the 1400 is the better buy.
The last time I checked the prices were as much as 100-150 difference.

However, my local dealer has offered me the 2400 for the same price he quoted me the 1400 just because he's got a few extra in stock he isn't moving...so why not?
I've heard there's a few other nominal features in the 2400, but I'm not terribly familiar with it.

If you follow the forums here or anywhere else though, you'll see the 1400 is the one that's most often talked about, I think it's safe to assume it offeres most of the popular bells and whistles that most people would really need and use. I can only assume that if there was something dynamite on the 2400 model, it would be talked about a bit more.

[Taro]

I just purchased the Yamaha last week because I received a lot of information from this site and read a lot. Anyway, you can't compare the Yamaha RXV1400 to Denon AVR2803 but to AVR3803 because Yamaha is so good and powerfull. I had a deposit on a denon 3803 and decided not to go with it but with Yamaha. I think that I took a very good decision.

[JSE]

I looked at these same two receivers a few moths ago. They both sounded very good and it finally came down to the Yamaha's YPAO and superior DSP modes. I also went with Yamaha 1400 based on reviews concerning their great customer service and reliability. If you want to most future proof receiver out there under $2K, then go with the Yamaha 1400/2400. I have been using it for a little over a month now and could not be happier.


Good luck,

JSE

[htfan14]

Totally agree the Yammy is the better buy, but as for choosing a reciever based on DSP's??? Eyes rolling here...lol.

[brisa_da_praia]

Hi,

I have also to decide for a new A/V receiver and the 2803 or the 1400 are the favourites. Resuming all previous opinions everybody advise to buy the Yamaha but evrybody based on the features only (DSP etc.). But I am not too much interested in the additional features but in the sound quality - especially in stereo mode.

I know that personal preferences are to be considered in first place but has anybody opinions regarding sound quality of the two canidates???

Thanks a lot for your opinions!

[kexodusc]

Sound quality is far more subjective for these two brands of receivers. A few years back, I bought an RX-V795 a and my cousin bought a Denon 15-something or other....about the equivalent to the Yammie. The deciding factor was sound quality in both purchases. I prefered the Yamaha to the Denon, he peferred the Denon.
Both are quality machines. In 2-channel stereo, based on my experience, I'll give the edge to this Yamaha, but the differences were minimal if in fact they were real.

To be perfectly honest, your decision to buy either of these 2 receivers SHOULDN'T come down to how they perform in 2-channel stereo, otherwise you are likely better off going with a stereo receiver or separate components altogether. And I doubt sound quality is substantial enough between the Denon and Yamaha's to be the decision breaker.
It was for me, but deep down inside, I think the features have skewed my opinion enough to make me believe the Yamaha sounded better. Who knows.

[JSE]

Hi,

I have also to decide for a new A/V receiver and the 2803 or the 1400 are the favourites. Resuming all previous opinions everybody advise to buy the Yamaha but evrybody based on the features only (DSP etc.). But I am not too much interested in the additional features but in the sound quality - especially in stereo mode.

I know that personal preferences are to be considered in first place but has anybody opinions regarding sound quality of the two canidates???

Thanks a lot for your opinions!

I have read that the Yamaha's are a little brighter sounding and the Denon's are warmer. After listening to both, I really could not tell the difference. They both sounded great. It really came down to features for me as the deciding factor on the 1400. As mentioned above, if 2 channel sound is your main goal, then maybe seperates are your best bet.

JSE