Denon 2106 Shutdown Problem

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Just built a new dedicated home theater. The system has been up and running for about 10 days and no problems. However, just experienced a Denon 2106 receiver shutdown. Been watching TV for awhile and kids brought friends over to check it out. Popped in Star Wars I to watch the Pod racing scene. Highest volume before was about +4.0, but cranked to +8.5. Just as the scene ended, receiver shutdown (went to stand-by mode). I let it cool completely down, but keeps going back to the standby mode.

Equipment List
Denon 2106 Receiver
Belkin PureAV conditioner/ps
Klipsch Reference Series
RF-25 Fronts
RC-25 Center
RW-12 Sub
RCR – 5 Ceiling Side and Rears
Toshiba Prog Scan DVD
Mits 62” 1080p DLP

The Klipsch were and have been flawless. Was this volume too much for the maybe wimpy 2106? Wonder if I fried it? I checked all speaker connections for loose wire grounds (no banana plugs). I want to run this puppy again and willing to do what it takes (amps, new receiver, etc…).

I appreciate and welcome any and all comments/suggestions.

GB in TN

[Jase]

Hi

Does sound like you've fried it. 00db on the Volume scale is usually considered Reference Level assuming you've balanced all the channels to 75db. Running into + figures will definitely put a strain on the Amps. Not sure how big your room is but if you need to be running at those levels then you should be looking towards Flagship Receivers and/or Power Amps.

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Jase

Thanks for comments. Looks like I "juiced her" a little too much. The Denon is covered under warranty, but since it will be in the shop for awhile, I went to a big box and bought a Pioneer VSX-815K for about $280. Sounds ok, but I did drive enough (-5 level) for the "overload" to activate and the system shut down during the same Star Wars scene. It did, however power back up...unlike the Denon. I guess I will look into getting a couple of Crown amps...say the xlr 202 for the fronts and center. Hopefully, this will be enough to get the sound I want. I also play live music, and I guess I just want the extra "umph" in my HT....or maybe I'm a little deaf from the Marshall amp and Les Paul days...

I've always liked the Klipsch sound and even had some huge La Scala's back in the college days. I also got the Klipsch due to what I thought as being very efficient and not needing as much wattage to drive the higher levels... any comments on this? Do you think the 202's will do the trick?

Thanks

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[Jase]

It definitely sounds like you need some meaty poweramps. I'm afraid I don't have any personal experience of the Crown's so can't comment on them directly. All I know is they are well regarded in the Pro circles.