Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Technical Questions No Redbook CD play on bargain 2900

You know, I was rtrading through the posts and even started second guessing myself on the connections until Mark came to my rescue!

"It would be a shame if you needed to return the thing for another. If so, I'd absolutely pound on Crutchfield for a "same price/even exchange" replacement. Aside from "parts missing", they do guarantee it will play. Would also be worthwhile to have Denon repair it.

Given the (usual) quality of the unit and the unbelieveable price you paid for it. It is worthwhile to try and figure out how to keep it or get it fixed/replaced. Worst case - keep it for the movies, DVD-A and SACD."

Oh yeah, this is a given. They are either going to make it right, or they are going to fix it, no doubt. That is the deal with the Outlet stuff.
I'll let everyone know what happens.

I also emailed the tech people at Denon, so I wonder what they are going to say.
Thanks!

Well, I tried about 10, new, old, whatever, and they were not recognized.
It plays DVD-A's, DVD's & SACD's, but will not recognize regular Redbook CD's.

In that case, I would agree with Mark and blame the CD laser/pickup. Buy a CD/DVD cleaner disk (the dry kind work fine) and follow the instructions to clean your player, then try again.

dont forget to do the hokey pokey and turn yourself around.

what if the Hokey Pokey REALLY is what it's all about?

Lather. Rinse. Repeat.

BTW - I have heard that sometimes, Denon isn't the best at getting back to you. You might try calling their tech support folks. Probably a phone number somewhere on the Denon site.

I would be on the phone with Crutchfield. You have to test their guarantee. Let us know how it works out, just in case mine, from the S&D outlet goes poo poo, also.

I have been laid low since Tuesday with the flu that is ravaging C-Ville, and today is the first day that I feel like I can leave the house, so I am going over to Crutchfield, player in hand and see what happens.
The only other things I have had to return from the Outlet, in all the years I have been buying there were a Polk sub and an old JVC reciever, and they replaced both of them with new units on the spot. But I am worried that they will not have any more of the 2900 in house, and it will have to be sent back to Dennon. I'm honestly not too concerned. Even if it has to be sent back, I'm sure it will be fixed.
We will see in a couple of hours.
At least I have the Yamaha 750 for DVD and CD ect. while the Dennon is being repaired.
And, BTW, that new Yamaha really is pretty damn nice as well. I know it is hard to compare units from even just a couple of years ago, but it is a quantum leap from my old Yamaha CDC-765. Terrific depth, great bass, very nice picture. As often as I see/hear the complaint that Yamaha stuff is "bright" I do not hear it, especially on this player. In the limited time I have had to play with it since I got it set up, I would describe it as being somewhat "warm". Seems a bit slow to load discs, but I'm sure I will get used to that.
And, the new Yamaha 2500 is fantastic. Great, great unit. Sounds beautiful. Takes the Axioms to even newer heights than my old RX-V2092.
Once I get better, and get the 2900 up and running I will post some thoughts on all. As well as some pictures.

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so I am going over to Crutchfield, player in hand and see what happens.

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How convenient is THAT? I'd love to be that close to those folks. Great opportunity to find some real deals and handle the equipment rather than rely on long distance communications / shipping.

I remember running down to Crutchfield when I lived in C-Ville.

At the fraternity, we really took advantage of their 30 day money back, no stocking fee return policy.

We'd need an extra cd player or another set of speakers for a party where one of the brothers was playing DJ, and yup, we'd run down to good ol' Crutchfield, fraternity credit card in hand. Next week, we'd return it, same as cash...

Some of the stuff we eventually kept, though, because running there and back became a hassle.

I miss C-Ville, though.

Sorry to thread jack. We're back now.