Denon dead?

I have looked at the D's but I'm afraid of getting away from what I might need for the B&W 800's. I've read that they've come a long way but you'll still be pressed to find many purists who use them. For all out surround sound yes but for my needs, I may have to go big A and wear shorts and flip flops when the amp is on.

Ha!

I would have agreed with you 100% and have tried class D in my main stereo rig and it left me a trifle cold so back to a/b amps there.

But in my ht rig the class d really hit the spot, much more power and depth for effects and dialogue is crystal clear although both of those aspects are probably helped by the excellent center channel and subs I have while the fronts and front/rear surrounds are a bit more run of the  mill.

But I understand your retinence to try, I was of the same mind myself.

Good luck with whichever direction you go!

I’d look locally for a Tech and pay the service charge of a look see. If its worth fixing after a look see then go for it, if not then you know, and have not spent any serious money. My tech charges one hour labour for diagnostics about $50 I think that would be warranted to see if its worth fixing.

I’m a firm believer in local techs over sending back to the manufacturer (unless there are parts only the manufacturer will supply). Audio electronics isn’t rocket science so any competent tech should be able to diagnose your amp.

it would be sad to spend huge money replacing when something simple was wrong.