The current deal at Crutchfields for the Denon 2900 was too attractive not to try. Excellent price, no sales tax, free shipping, 30-day return...
Unfortunately, the 2900 I received does not consistently play recorded +R/-R disks. I have tried both formats with the same results: stuttering/hanging on picture, complete lockup, unrecognized disks, etc. The media is Fuji and Verbatim burned with either an HP or Pioneer burner, both using RecordNow Max. My old Pioneer DVD-434 plays all of the disks in question without a problem.
I am wondering if this is just a problem with the unit I have since there have been posts from other owners who appear to play recorded +R/-R disks on this same model without any problems. But, other posts have me wondering if this is a problem with most, if not all, 2900s, if not Denon's in general.
Since Crutchfield offers a 30-day return and they pay for the return shipping, exchanging for another 2900 should not be a problem. I am thinking about trying one (well, maybe 2 more
) shots at the 2900 in case it is just a defective unit and/or unit-to-unit variation.
Comments/feedback appreciated.
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P.S. On commercial DVDs and +R/-R disks that play without any problem, the PQ is excellent, so I am hoping this is not a problem with all 2900s.
Unfortunately, the 2900 I received does not consistently play recorded +R/-R disks. I have tried both formats with the same results: stuttering/hanging on picture, complete lockup, unrecognized disks, etc. The media is Fuji and Verbatim burned with either an HP or Pioneer burner, both using RecordNow Max. My old Pioneer DVD-434 plays all of the disks in question without a problem.
I am wondering if this is just a problem with the unit I have since there have been posts from other owners who appear to play recorded +R/-R disks on this same model without any problems. But, other posts have me wondering if this is a problem with most, if not all, 2900s, if not Denon's in general.
Since Crutchfield offers a 30-day return and they pay for the return shipping, exchanging for another 2900 should not be a problem. I am thinking about trying one (well, maybe 2 more
Comments/feedback appreciated.
web
P.S. On commercial DVDs and +R/-R disks that play without any problem, the PQ is excellent, so I am hoping this is not a problem with all 2900s.