Denon DRA-395 Multi-Source/Multi-Zone AM/FM Stereo Receiver

• 2-source/3-zone AM/FM stereo receiver and integrated amplifier with 80 watts per channel x 2; 4 ohms stable (using speakers A or B)
• Independent zone 2/3 control using supplied remote and external remote-control equipment such as Denon's RC-616 and RC-617 (optional)
• Signal Level Divided Construction (SLDC) keeps low- and high-level signals separate for greater clarity and fidelity
• Composite-video switching: 3 inputs/4 outputs; offers phono input (MM only)
• Measures 17.1 x 5.8 x 16.4 inches (W x H x D)

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, that's 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 you're OK with something that looks decent and has plenty of features, then maybe you'll 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.

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Sound is only ok. FM tuning is not fantastic.

But the big problem is that if there's a problem, a fuse (hidden inside the case, that the manual doesn't mention), blows. If you open the case and find it, you discover it's a 125V 6.3A mini fuse, which Radio Shack does not stock. (I can't tell if it's 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 shouldn't blow a fuse in the first place the receiver should display a message and turn off the audio.

I don't know what they were thinking, but I'm thinking I'm sorry I bought this.

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I bought this product in 1/06. The LCD & audio to the speakers died by within 9 months. I had it repaired and it died again a little more than a year later. Now it's out of warranty. There is no servicer nearby so I'd have to mail it in and it's not small. What a waste of money and time!

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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 won't turn on. I have had receivers last for decades. This one only made it a couple of years and with only very lite use.

This receiver is by far the best sounding receiver I've owned. I drive a pair of PSB Century 1000i which are 4ohm imepdance and not an easy speaker to drive. When the volume is turned up they still sound smooth, detailed, with great imaging, and low end authority. I've driven these speakers using seperates and frankly they sound better with the Denon DRA-395. I agree the tuner function is fair but not bad for a digital tuner. Get yourself a dipole and lock onto a good signal. Don't waste your money on expensive FM antennas. It's a shame that some reviewers have had recurring problems with fuses and such. I have been lucky not to encounter these issues.