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speakergeek
12-14-2005, 08:10 PM
Any of you guys know how large(microfarads) the filter caps are in the Denon AVR-3805? Just curious.

Cheers
heiney9
12-14-2005, 10:30 PM
Any of you guys know how large(microfarads) the filter caps are in the Denon AVR-3805? Just curious.

Cheers

Take the top off and have a look see. I know...a pain in the ass if it's in a rack. :D
speakergeek
12-14-2005, 10:54 PM
Take the top off and have a look see. I know...a pain in the ass if it's in a rack. :D


I personally don't have one to look at, but I was hoping one of you might know. Been thinking about acquiring either a 3805 or maybe an Outlaw 1070.
speakergeek
12-15-2005, 07:47 PM
No takers on this one huh? I thought for sure there would be someone who knows.
F1nut
12-15-2005, 07:55 PM
Ask Denon.
speakergeek
12-15-2005, 08:00 PM
Ask Denon.


Now that's just brilliant! :o
AsSiMiLaTeD
12-15-2005, 08:02 PM
yeah, but good luck getting a response...
speakergeek
12-15-2005, 08:06 PM
Email sent. We'll see if they say anything.
heiney9
12-15-2005, 08:09 PM
Try joining the DIY audio forum DIYAUDIO.COM and see if anyone there might know. Call Denon or perhaps search on-line for a manual. There are lots of 3805's on this forum but I guess know one can answer your question.

While cap size is an indicator of power reserves in a receiver it really won't make that much difference in a receiver. There are many other areas that are more important than cap size. But, I understand you being curious about it.

H9
speakergeek
12-15-2005, 08:13 PM
My guess is around 15-18000 uF apiece, but they look like they may be just a tad larger than that. Just something I'd like to know. I'll find an answer.
speakergeek
12-16-2005, 07:17 PM
Denon did get back to me. The caps are rated at 15000 uF 71V. Not to shabby, but the 1070 doubles that I think (4x15000) for a more robust reserve.
MrNightly
12-17-2005, 05:46 PM
Not to side track this thread... but i just got my 3805 from Opus, and Boy oh boy... its a beauty!!! Its my first ever AVR and i couldn't be happier!!! Just got the DVD and TV hooked up, and popped in the matrix. Sounds great!! (Even if i only have RTi8's so far for speakers!!! Ha)

This is fun.
speakergeek
12-25-2005, 12:32 AM
After reading around about the Pioneer VSX-1015TX and discovering the excellent power supply (rivalling the 3805) it has, I decided to go for it instead. It has the same size caps as the 3805 and a pretty hefty transformer to boot. Not bad for 1/2 the price of the 3805. The Mosfet amp sounds warm with my RT7s, CSi30 and surrounds.

Cheers!