Entered CNET Catalog:
04/16/2003
SKU: 0081757504102
Manufacturer: Denon
Manufacturer description
Featuring a multi-room audio function, along with video selection and high power, the DRA-685 serves as the heart of a stereo music system while providing stereo sound for stereo video sources. With a prodigious 100 watts of power per channel, the DRA-685 can easily drive virtually any modern loudspeaker system with authority and clarity. A full suite of convenience and switching functions makes the DRA-685 an indispensable choice for a well equipped music system.
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User Rating: 
9/10
sounds great-buy equalizerby PianoTek - July 6, 2007
Pros: good sound, powerful
Cons: need to buy an equalizer with this bad boy, which all serious audiophiles do regardless
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User Rating: 
1/10
Don't buy Denon! Bad quality, horrible customer service!by oceandweller - September 5, 2006
Pros: None at all!
Cons: Bad quality, horrible customer service
Review:
I owned the AVR-1706 product for about six months and several problems have developed. First the receiver would just randomly change input settings. For example, many times I would be sitting on the couch watching TV and the receiver would go from the TV/DBS input to the radio without me touching the remote. This would happen about once a week and was very annoying. The other problem is that the audio in for the TV/DBS failed but the video still works which means I cannot listen to my Directv on the receiver if I have the video going through it.
Customer service? There is none. I called several times and after sitting on the phone for over 50min each time (try calling and see if I'm kidding 201-762-6665 Option 2) , I gave up. The only live person I was able to get in touch with was the operator, Christina, who was rude and told me I had no option but to sit and wait.
This is the first and last time I buy Denon. I'm going back to Harman Kardon where I have purchased several of their products with no problems.
User Rating: 
10/10
The best stereo ever madeby - January 12, 2005
Pros: This is the best stereo ever made. i will tell you this. it has all the options that you can find. pre-out,main-in 100 watts per channel, analog moterized volume with bass,treble,balance,loudness. it has everthing. the price on the otherhand is a little h
Cons: the price is a little high that is all. i think it should be $150-200 dollars. everthing else is all good to me.
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Denon DRA-685 specifications
- General
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Product Type
AV receiver
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Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight
AV receiver : 17.1 in x 16.4 in x 6.7 in / 22.0 lbs
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Width
17.1 in
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Depth
16.4 in
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Height
6.7 in
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Weight
22.0 lbs
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Enclosure Color
Black
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Localization
English
- Audio System
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Sound Output Mode
Stereo
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Sound Effects
Loudness
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Signal-To-Noise Ratio
95.0 dB
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Output Power / Total
200.0 Watt
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Input Impedance
47.0 KOhm
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Input Sensitivity
150.0 mV
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Total Harmonic Distortion
0.0090 %
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Amplifier Output Details
100.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Front )
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Bass Control
Yes
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Treble Control
Yes
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Built-in Display
Fluorescent
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Additional Features
Mute button
, A-B speaker switch
, Multi-room audio output
- Radio
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Type
Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
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Tuning Display
Fluorescent display
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Preset Station Qty
40.0
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Response Bandwidth
-14970.0 Hz
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Signal-To-Noise Ratio
80.0 dB
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Total Harmonic Distortion
Mono: 0.15%, stereo: 0.3%
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Auto Preset Memory
Yes
- Turntable
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Type
None
- CD System
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CD system type
None
- DVD
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Type
None
- Cassette System
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Cassette system type
None
- Digital Player (Recorder)
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Type
None
- MD System
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MD system type
None
- Headphones
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Headphones Type
None
- Microphone
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Type
None
- Remote Control
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Remote Control
Universal remote control - Infrared
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Supported Devices
Cassette deck
, CD player
- Connections
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Connector Type
1.0 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Front
, 1.0 x AM antenna ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
, 3.0 x Turntable audio input ( RCA phono ) - Rear
, 5.0 x Audio line-out ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear
, 4.0 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Speakers output ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Rear
, 3.0 x FM antenna ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Composite video output ( One-touch x 2 ) - Rear
, 3.0 x Headphones - Rear
- Power
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Power Device
Power supply - Integrated
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Power Outlets
2 AC outlets
- Miscellaneous
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AV Furniture
None
