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frontpage Posted by eddie21j • Sep 29, 2022
Sep 29, 2022 3:45 AM
Denon AVR-S540BT 5.2-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver
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And since my sources (Blu-ray player, Wii, and computer) are all connected directly to my TV (with HDMI), the TV acts as the switching device. So I never actually have to mess with the receiver to change volume or switch sources.
Here's how my setup looks, and you can see how the Roku home menu has links to my devices. It makes everything easy.
Well you have to be careful and tech savvy if you are looking for "older higher tier" used models with the way HDMI/video standards have changed rapidly over the last 20 years. This one is pretty modern, it will work for HDR video switching. If you get something 10 years old, it probably has an earlier HDMI standard and wont support 4k or HDR ect.
I was just trying to say this is a pretty bottom of the barrel avr. It'll work for many people, but spending some more now will get you some features you'll quickly find yourself wanting, or spending the same/less on the used market can get you the same performance or better.
The receiver I'm using, for example, doesn't even do video. It's strictly a stereo receiver with no video inputs.
I was just trying to say this is a pretty bottom of the barrel avr. It'll work for many people, but spending some more now will get you some features you'll quickly find yourself wanting, or spending the same/less on the used market can get you the same performance or better.
1. Networking. The ability to control this unit via an app on their iPhone or Android device.
2. Easy firmware updates, because #1 - so all firmware updates must be done via USB, which is clunky.
3. 7.1, obviously; the 540BT is only 5.1. And for the vast, vast, vast majority, 5.1 is plenty.
4. Obviously, any networking related technologies (Airplay2) won't work, but normal Bluetooth works fine.
For most, there's nothing there that they'd "quickly find yourself wanting", but YMMV.
Power difference isn't significant, particularly if you have a subwoofer (which has its' own power) to relieve the need for boomy bass from this unit directly.
Aside from that, this is perfectly fine for the vast majority, and most people never update any firmware anyway, so it's a nonissue. This device has the current audio standards suitable for a 5.1 system, plus fully complaint 4k at 60hz. If you're not a gamer that needs 120hz for your 4k screens, this is perfectly fine, and will save hundreds of dollars.
1. Networking. The ability to control this unit via an app on their iPhone or Android device.
2. Easy firmware updates, because #1 - so all firmware updates must be done via USB, which is clunky.
3. 7.1, obviously; the 540BT is only 5.1. And for the vast, vast, vast majority, 5.1 is plenty.
4. Obviously, any networking related technologies (Airplay2) won't work, but normal Bluetooth works fine.
For most, there's nothing there that they'd "quickly find yourself wanting", but YMMV.
Power difference isn't significant, particularly if you have a subwoofer (which has its' own power) to relieve the need for boomy bass from this unit directly.
Aside from that, this is perfectly fine for the vast majority, and most people never update any firmware anyway, so it's a nonissue. This device has the current audio standards suitable for a 5.1 system, plus fully complaint 4k at 60hz. If you're not a gamer that needs 120hz for your 4k screens, this is perfectly fine, and will save hundreds of dollars.
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You said it's a bottom of the barrel AVR and would leave people quickly wanting features (that this is missing), and I disagree on both counts.
For someone who wants a normal 5.1 AVR but doesn't require network capability, and wants a good brand name, this (at $279) is essentially perfect, particularly in today's times (of hard-to-find AVR deals).
If you meant something else, pls can you clarify?
You said it's a bottom of the barrel AVR and would leave people quickly wanting features (that this is missing), and I disagree on both counts.
For someone who wants a normal 5.1 AVR but doesn't require network capability, and wants a good brand name, this (at $279) is essentially perfect, particularly in today's times (of hard-to-find AVR deals).
If you meant something else, pls can you clarify?
You said it's a bottom of the barrel AVR, and in Denon's lineup, it's the least expensive option, but if you browse Amazon, you'll see there are plenty of cheaper options, plus there's the proverbial Goodwill Store diving too. Not to mention the last-gen stuff.
The main point, obviously, is that this is a good setup for the majority, but that's the opposite of what you appear to be saying.
If you're in fact saying most would be happy with this, please clarify. Unless one needs one of the features I spelled out, it's very likely this is sufficient for them.
You said it's a bottom of the barrel AVR, and in Denon's lineup, it's the least expensive option, but if you browse Amazon, you'll see there are plenty of cheaper options, plus there's the proverbial Goodwill Store diving too. Not to mention the last-gen stuff.
The main point, obviously, is that this is a good setup for the majority, but that's the opposite of what you appear to be saying.
If you're in fact saying most would be happy with this, please clarify. Unless one needs one of the features I spelled out, it's very likely this is sufficient for them.
Good luck in future life lol
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Before that I had owned two Denons, the first dating back to early 90s; both had zero issue. Time has changed I guess ...