New Receiver: Yamaha or Denon?

[douglasbjordan]

Looks like the Denon 2805 (dunno how long it's been out) also has the autocalibration feature. Its MSRP is $900.

[kexodusc]

Looks like the Denon 2805 (dunno how long it's been out) also has the autocalibration feature. Its MSRP is $900.

The 2805 I saw the other day had to have a $58 dollar special microphone purchased separately for it to work according to my retailer, can anyone verify this? $60 bucks for a cheap mic? Why wouldn't any work?

[AZHT]

I think it says on Denon's website that the 2805 comes with the mic. I guess they got enough flack for not including one in the 3805. Looks like a solid unit.

[douglasbjordan]

According to the 2805 instruction book on Denon's site, it comes with an omnidirectional microphone. However, the book also contains instructions on how to use any microphone you want to perform the autosetup.

[kexodusc]

According to the 2805 instruction book on Denon's site, it comes with an omnidirectional microphone. However, the book also contains instructions on how to use any microphone you want to perform the autosetup.

My apologies, it appears I may have confused the 2805 with the 3805? I do know the dealer told me mics were optional and they just happened to sell quality mics in addition to the Denon unit....