Hey Johathan, Denon actually

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June 28, 2012 at 3:44 pm #7341
GeoffBQ

    Hey Johathan,

    Denon actually has very good discrete control either through serial cable and it’s RS-232 port or just over IP.  The IP commands work just like the RS-232 commands and are actually the same with a r for the carriage return.  I can send you a list of the ones that you will want to use if you need me to.  Denon also has a free app for iOS and Android that you can use to do what you want.  I would not recommend leaving Zone2 on all the time, as easy as it is to turn it on and off whenever you want your unit will last much longer when you turn it off and it gets to cool down when you are not using it.  I program RTI remotes for a living and the Denon/Marantz are some of the easiest receivers I work with as far as control is concerned.  Yamaha and Pioneer all have the same capability though so go with what you like best they all sound different.  Don’t skimp if you don’t have to, spend around $600-700 retail on any of these brands and you will be happy for a long time, many years.  If you can get them wholesale they all are great values.  They all have great built in streaming capabilities and can give you control and Meta-Data on your favorite phone or pad.  In the end I have a Denon and recommend it and the Marantz to all my clients, they use the same control parameters but sound different.

     

    These receivers are really capable today and people are not using them as much as they could.  If I can help you let me know.

    Geoff