Can I play a digital source on the zone 2 assigned amps. My current Denon (2112ci i think) only will play analog sources to zone 2
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yes, my zone 2 plays digital with this denon, I use it with an apple tv. my prior denon I owned did not as it only was analog for zone 2.
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I don't have zone 2 hooked up, but there does not seem to be any restriction on what sources you can play in zone 2. The manual is online at the Denon site, and I just checked my copy and it doesn't provide any caveats about sources you can use in zone 2.
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Go online to denon and ask the same question, corp is very good for a quick response.
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My husband has connected our external TV speakers to the unit and turned off the TV speakers. He said it was not very user friendly, but with perseverance it can be done. Sorry, I don't know what zone 2 is.
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Thanks very much for this question. Stump the band; I don't have the answer to this. Your best resource for the answer will be either the downloadable user's manual on the Denon site or Denon tech support. Thanks again.
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Unless in party mode(zone 1 and 2 linked); zone 2 will only play analog from local sources. Zone 2 will, however, play internet(pandora, airplay, spotify, etc) and network media independent of zone 1. You will have to step up to the A1030 to get digital zone 2 from local sources.
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It depends on where the song is "coming from" (i.e., what the source is). The second zone will only play audio that is coming from non-digital sources. E.g., the tuner. Any audio coming from a digital source, through an HDMI cable will not play in the second zone. Practically, this means the second zone cannot play audio coming from something like a Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, or similar devices when those devices are connected via HDMI.
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Since these are each a stereo speaker (i.e both the left and right channel are included in the single speaker. Your Zone 2 would need to have outputs for four speakers in order for the impedance to match the speakers. If you are interested in a "pair" of speakers one for the left channel and one for the right channel, you may want to consider a different speaker.With that said, I have a single speaker as Zone 2 in my bath, and I love the sound.
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According to the manual on pg 61 and pg62 you can play the same input source, analog or digital in zone A and Zone B. It does not specifically say analog only as it has in the past. It does make it sound like it has to be the same input source in both areas.
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No -- you can not output digital audio sources like HDMI or the digital audio input jacks to Zone 2 except when in Party Mode (i.e., playing the same source as the main zone).
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I have a Denon 2308 amp and a Denon 1940ci DVD player. The pure direct mode is a stereo mode, not SACD (multichannel). It is explained I believe in the manual for the amp. Both player and amp units have a selectable Pure Direct mode option, but personally, I can't tell the difference. Btw, Pink Floyd's Dark Side SACD seems to be the benchmark standard in the sense that it works to expectations. All of my Rolling Stone digipak SACD's are stereo output to the speakers even when SACD indicator is lit on player. Very disappointing and a cause of much learning.
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If I understand your question, you want to use your existing AMP to POWER your speakers, and the DENON as a pre-amp to process the sound. If that is the case, you can do just that. Using the DENON TO PROCESS THE SOUNDS INTO VARIOUS FORMATS INCLUDING STEREO. if you are only using 2 speakers you can only truly take advantage of the Stereo modes. Add more speakers, and you will benefit from the other formats such as master HD etc. where sounds are discrete, and speaker specific depending upon the blu ray sound track. I hope that helps.
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Hello David; since this model doesn't provide POWERED ZONE 2- ZONE 2 volume is only controlled by the connected external amp. Please control the ZONE 2 volume by the external amp- as the ZONE 2 LINE OUT terminal outputs a FIXED output that is controllable via the external amp connected for ZONE 2.
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How about a Onkyo amp that im using for zone 2 by our pool on a Denon AVR 990, its a two channel amp with two RCA plugs, 2 in and 2 out for left and right. I have no way to adjust bass and treble when using zone 2. Haven't used an EQ since the early 1980's lol..
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Yes Zone 2supports digital sources, I suspect zone 3 also would but I have yet to use it.
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I have never actually used Zone 2, but according to the Instruction Manual you will need a second amp
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I need this ability as well as I need to daisy chain the audio output to another amp. There definitley is no secondary digital audio out, so if someone who has this unit could see if the SA-CD or Video 1 audio outputs work for all input sources, that would be great. This is the only thing keeping me from buying this unit. Thanks.
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Hi-I had a pro installer put our system in who was familiar with this pioneer line-He had alot of trouble with this issue. Basically you have to have separate inputs for ZONE 2-then you have to switch to zone 2 on the controller. For some reason when I want to switch to zone 2 I have to hit the power button. Once you are on zone 2 you then choose your input source. This system was not very user friendly,,,,but it sounds good.