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Denon AVR-1801 shuts down
I have a Denon AVR-1801 receiver that shut down while watching a DVD commentary
track at low volume and now everytime I turn it back on it shuts down again after about 5 seconds. I re-set it ("Initialization of the Micoprocessor") but it still shuts down. I have had it about 4 years and this is the first problem, but it is of course no longer under warranty. Is it worth having someone look at it which I assume will cost at least 50 bucks just to take it in? Or should I just forget it and buy a new one because even if I get it fixed pretty cheap, I will still have a 4 year old unit which would be likely to break down again soon. I have a low budget right now, going through a divorce. Thanks... Tony "I'm living in this movie, but it doesn't move me...." Buzzcocks, 1976 |
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Denon AVR-1801 shuts down
There is a common problem which I'm not positive pertains to your model;
it's a resistor or two in the power supply which fail and need to be replaced with a slightly different type. It's a fairly routine repair, but since the disassembly involved is major, even 50.00 probably won't cover it. More like 100.00.... The Denon models don't deteriorate like you suggest, though, and it has modern features. If you like it, have it fixed and keep using it. Mark Z. -- Please reply only to Group. I regret this is necessary. Viruses and spam have rendered my regular e-mail address useless. "TonyAtRest" wrote in message ... I have a Denon AVR-1801 receiver that shut down while watching a DVD commentary track at low volume and now everytime I turn it back on it shuts down again after about 5 seconds. I re-set it ("Initialization of the Micoprocessor") but it still shuts down. I have had it about 4 years and this is the first problem, but it is of course no longer under warranty. Is it worth having someone look at it which I assume will cost at least 50 bucks just to take it in? Or should I just forget it and buy a new one because even if I get it fixed pretty cheap, I will still have a 4 year old unit which would be likely to break down again soon. I have a low budget right now, going through a divorce. Thanks... Tony "I'm living in this movie, but it doesn't move me...." Buzzcocks, 1976 |
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Denon AVR-1801 shuts down
They said they would not charge me to look at it so I am on the way over there
now to drop it off. Thanks for the reply, I think I would pay $100.00 but not much more because I could replace it with a brand new one for not a lot more although not nearly as good a quality I imagine. Tony There is a common problem which I'm not positive pertains to your model; it's a resistor or two in the power supply which fail and need to be replaced with a slightly different type. It's a fairly routine repair, but since the disassembly involved is major, even 50.00 probably won't cover it. More like 100.00.... The Denon models don't deteriorate like you suggest, though, and it has modern features. If you like it, have it fixed and keep using it. Mark Z. -- Please reply only to Group. I regret this is necessary. Viruses and spam have rendered my regular e-mail address useless. "TonyAtRest" wrote in message ... I have a Denon AVR-1801 receiver that shut down while watching a DVD commentary track at low volume and now everytime I turn it back on it shuts down again after about 5 seconds. I re-set it ("Initialization of the Micoprocessor") but it still shuts down. I have had it about 4 years and this is the first problem, but it is of course no longer under warranty. Is it worth having someone look at it which I assume will cost at least 50 bucks just to take it in? Or should I just forget it and buy a new one because even if I get it fixed pretty cheap, I will still have a 4 year old unit which would be likely to break down again soon. I have a low budget right now, going through a divorce. Thanks... Tony |
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Denon AVR-1801 shuts down
If they're not Denon authorized, they might not know about this one. 1 ohm
flameproof resistors in the power supply must be changed to .22 ohm 1 watt. Mark Z. -- Please reply only to Group. I regret this is necessary. Viruses and spam have rendered my regular e-mail address useless. "TonyAtRest" wrote in message ... They said they would not charge me to look at it so I am on the way over there now to drop it off. Thanks for the reply, I think I would pay $100.00 but not much more because I could replace it with a brand new one for not a lot more although not nearly as good a quality I imagine. Tony There is a common problem which I'm not positive pertains to your model; it's a resistor or two in the power supply which fail and need to be replaced with a slightly different type. It's a fairly routine repair, but since the disassembly involved is major, even 50.00 probably won't cover it. More like 100.00.... The Denon models don't deteriorate like you suggest, though, and it has modern features. If you like it, have it fixed and keep using it. Mark Z. -- Please reply only to Group. I regret this is necessary. Viruses and spam have rendered my regular e-mail address useless. "TonyAtRest" wrote in message ... I have a Denon AVR-1801 receiver that shut down while watching a DVD commentary track at low volume and now everytime I turn it back on it shuts down again after about 5 seconds. I re-set it ("Initialization of the Micoprocessor") but it still shuts down. I have had it about 4 years and this is the first problem, but it is of course no longer under warranty. Is it worth having someone look at it which I assume will cost at least 50 bucks just to take it in? Or should I just forget it and buy a new one because even if I get it fixed pretty cheap, I will still have a 4 year old unit which would be likely to break down again soon. I have a low budget right now, going through a divorce. Thanks... Tony |
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Denon AVR-1801 shuts down
If they're not Denon authorized, they might not know about this one. 1 ohm
flameproof resistors in the power supply must be changed to .22 ohm 1 watt. It is the same place I bought it so I am sure they are. They repaired the Denon DVD player I bought there that was still under warranty. They made me commit to a maximum of $200.00 (lowered from $250.00 because I don't want to spend that much. I really don't want to spend any more than about $150.00 but I imagine any new receiver I get for that cheap will be a disappointment after the Denon. The guy who sold it to me thinks it should be no more than $150.00 to repair. But if it is over $200.00 I still have to pay the $50.00 minimum and then buy a new one anyway. So I gotta wait and see what happens.... Tony "I'm living in this movie, but it doesn't move me...." Buzzcocks, 1976 |
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Denon AVR-1801 shuts down
I understand this can all be a bit frustrating. The good news is the Denon
is so much better than a lot of it's competition, it's actually worth fixing when something like this happens. Mark Z. -- Please reply only to Group. I regret this is necessary. Viruses and spam have rendered my regular e-mail address useless. "TonyAtRest" wrote in message ... If they're not Denon authorized, they might not know about this one. 1 ohm flameproof resistors in the power supply must be changed to .22 ohm 1 watt. It is the same place I bought it so I am sure they are. They repaired the Denon DVD player I bought there that was still under warranty. They made me commit to a maximum of $200.00 (lowered from $250.00 because I don't want to spend that much. I really don't want to spend any more than about $150.00 but I imagine any new receiver I get for that cheap will be a disappointment after the Denon. The guy who sold it to me thinks it should be no more than $150.00 to repair. But if it is over $200.00 I still have to pay the $50.00 minimum and then buy a new one anyway. So I gotta wait and see what happens.... Tony "I'm living in this movie, but it doesn't move me...." Buzzcocks, 1976 |
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Denon AVR-1801 shuts down
I understand this can all be a bit frustrating. The good news is the Denon
is so much better than a lot of it's competition, it's actually worth fixing when something like this happens. It ended up costing $120.88 for "resistors R141 and R142." Sounds like you were right. Cost was 88c for parts and $120.00 for labor. Thanks for your help. Tony "I'm living in this movie, but it doesn't move me...." Buzzcocks, 1976 |
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