Advice on Denon AVR-1909

[ckiddo74]

Hi!

I am thinking of buying the AVR-1909. I was wondering if you can answer the following questions:

1) Does it support full SACD and DVD-audio via HDMI without any limitations?
2) Does the remote have a button dedicated to each source, rather than a single button to activate each source in turn?
3) Do all video coming from digital and analog sources go through the HDMI?
4) Finally, do I need an HDCP-compatible TV even if I do not use Bluray? My TV is a bit old, and it supports DVI. I was thinking of using an HDMI-DVI convertor, but I am not sure the TV supports HDCP. The manual seems to imply that if you do not have an HDCP TV, the signal will not come out correctly.

 

[ShadowTD]

1) I've not been able to find *any* info about DSD over HDMI. So I'd presume no
2) Yes, but some of them are on the back of the remote, under the Stupid Flap. There are three 'memory' buttons on the front that you can set to what you want
3) Yep. All analogue video (inc component) can be scaled up to 1080p (depending on your telly) and converted to HDMI. HDMI video in is not scaled, just passed through.
4) Sorry, can't help you. Although I think the point in the manual is may not come out correctly ie Denon covering their backside.

It's a great amp. I'm thrilled with mine.

 

[ckiddo74]

Many thanks. It seems that the AVR-1909 does not support DSD. However, since my SACD player decodes DSD (obviously), couldn't it just transport the decoded signal (multi-channel PCM?) through HDMI?

1) I've not been able to find *any* info about DSD over HDMI. So I'd presume no
2) Yes, but some of them are on the back of the remote, under the Stupid Flap. There are three 'memory' buttons on the front that you can set to what you want
3) Yep. All analogue video (inc component) can be scaled up to 1080p (depending on your telly) and converted to HDMI. HDMI video in is not scaled, just passed through.
4) Sorry, can't help you. Although I think the point in the manual is may not come out correctly ie Denon covering their backside.

It's a great amp. I'm thrilled with mine.