Denon DRA-297 AM/FM Satellite-Ready Stereo Receiver

by Denon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 23 x 27 inches ; 20.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000HD0CBC
• Item model number: DRA297
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,876 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

With the same type of quality and construction found in our more expensive stereo receivers, the DRA-297 provides outstanding performance at a modest price. Updated with new features such as a 56-station auto preset FM memory, simple remote, and an all new front panel layout and design, the DRA-297 is easy to setup and use, regardless if you are an expert or novice to home stereo systems. In minutes, this receiver can be up and running giving you hours of listening pleasure.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent stereo sound quality, June 28, 2009

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Desmond Ho Fu Lo "Desmond" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Denon DRA-297 AM/FM Satellite-Ready Stereo Receiver (Electronics)

I was looking for a stereo (2-channel) receiver to mainly listen to classical music (CDs and an FM classical music radio channel) and to connect to my DVD player to watch old movies (Bergman's for example). I figured that multi (>2)-channel receivers would be a waste of money and thus focused on investigating reasonably good quality stereo receivers. The final comparison came down to Harman Kardon HK 3490 2 x 120W Stereo Receiver and Denon DRA-297 AM/FM Satellite-Ready Stereo Receiver. From the outside HK 3490 has a more modern look than Denon 297, but the former is bulkier. Notice that the HK supplies 120W whereas the Denon offers 50W per channel. Connected to two Kplisch Synergy speakers in the store and as a non-audiophile, I couldn't distinguish the difference between the two receivers. I decided to purchase Denon eventually because of its good reputation from mid-range receivers. Now, the unit is connected to two fantastic and beyond-expectation Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 350 Speakers (Pair, Black). Recommended by my physicist father-in-law, I connect the speakers and the receiver unit with generic 12-gauge copper wires (from RadioShack). Sitting in our small living room (~ 300 sq. feet), the system produces a crisp, clean sound yet with a rich bass for CD-/DVD- playback. The bass is generated by the extremely low frequency (as low as 26Hz) side bass/midrange driver of the speakers. Signal receiving of our favorite FM classical music radio channel is also excellent after the included FM antenna was well-positioned. My wife and I are highly satisfied with the system, especially given the budgetary amount we paid.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, Good amp, January 2, 2011

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eric LA - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Denon DRA-297 AM/FM Satellite-Ready Stereo Receiver (Electronics)

One of the last standing, good-sounding analogue amps in this price range. I doubt you can get better sounding amp under $300. I bought this as a preamp tp drive my powered speakers in the living room. It has pre-out and works like a charm. I just wish the remote can be a little simpler and smaller. Like those true hifi component remotes, you know, just volume and source selections would be fine.

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great receiver...Great price!, February 26, 2008

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TFenwick "Terri" (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Denon DRA-297 AM/FM Satellite-Ready Stereo Receiver (Electronics)

Denon DRA-297 Stereo Audio Receiver
I have to admit that I am a female who is "electronically challenged", so choosing a receiver as a surprise gift for my husband was a bit frightening. I did some research and shopped on various websites before I found this receiver. After reading about it and the reviews, I decided to give this one a try. I had to make a few calls to the seller before I received it, made contact with no problem, and was treated respectfully. My husband was thrilled with the receiver and immediately installed it and connected all other electronic "gizmos" to it. He did mention that there are features on it that he will probably not use, but in my opinion it's better to have too many, than too little.

Even though this receiver is refurbished, you would never know it. This is a great receiver at a really great price. Thanks!