NEW Amplifier with VINTAGE SOUND!? DENON PMA-900HNE REVIEW
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► DENON PMA-900HNE REVIEW
00:00 DENON INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW (INTRO)
00:19 DENON PMA-900HNE SPECS
01:12 DENON QUALITY
02:03 BEST SPEAKER PAIRINGS
02:35 PMA-900HNE SOUND QUALITY
05:29 DENON PMA-900HNE VS OTHER AMPS
06:47 DENON DRAWBACKS
07:41 DENON VS CAMBRIDGE AUDIO (AXR100)
08:07 AUDIOLAB INTEGRATED AMP
08:22 DENON VS NAD (C388)
08:38 DENON VS BLUESOUND (Powernode, Edge)
08:48 CONCLUSION
09:27 INTEGRATED AMP UNDER 1000 (Kristi's picks)
15:45 SIGN OFF
If you are building a Denon stereo system and are limited on budget, the Denon PMA-900HNE network integrated amplifier should be under consideration - especially if you are looking for a new amplifier with vintage sound. If you are shopping integrated amps under 1000, consider the PMA-900HNE, a Denon integrated amplifier that has streaming capabilities as well as a phono preamp and sub out.
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I have the pma-1600ne and it’s fudging insane!! Beats the s*it out of a 3000€ Hegel for example (had one on trial before going for the Denon)
@@samiratilainen5970 We haven't heard the 1600ne but good to know! Thanks for watching.
No power amp direct input (one feature that should be a must on any integrated)...Rejected immediately! Tell Denon they suck.
@@samiratilainen5970 1600ne has gotten a 500 dollar price increase since its release!!
@@samiratilainen5970 I think it's one of the best Amp the lately years has produced!(regarding its sound). Of course it's a matter of taste etc. always.. Unfortunately I'm not an owner of it, but maybe one day... if it's still out there and I have the €..
I love the Denon PMA-900HNE, just a comfortable and smooth time listening to music, deep and heavy bass, easy midrange and silky treble. I love it.
is all about personal tastes , i own the pma-600ne and soon buying the 900 , i love the Denon old school design and classic 80’s warm sound and never ever buy a product like the Bluesound powernode that looks like a small box printer with a few small lights on the top !!
Different strokes as they say. Thanks for watching!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews always , never miss your reviews.
If you'd want a more classic looking blueOS compatible amp I'd look at NAD's C-series amps with the blueos expansion card.
Здравствуйте, вы уже купили pma 900? Как качество звука, детализация?
Currently demoing a silver Denon 1700-ne at my house with KLH Model 5s. It's roughly twice the price and power rating of the 900 but It sounds quite powerful in the low end with a rich midrange and lively treble. Having also demoed the much more expensive Rotel 1592 MK II (which you guys loved) with the same speakers I much prefer the Denon. Similar in the lows and mids but much less aggressive in the highs. I found the Rotel almost painful where the Denon comes off as airy and detailed. The Rotel sounds very tilted up where the Denon comes off as neutral but not rolled off. System matching and synergy I guess...Also I think the Denon's, in the silver particularly, are much better looking than any of Cambridge, Audiolab or Bluesound products, and certainly than the Rotel but that is a matter of taste.
I have Denton 1700ne as well…. Love it.
我还是选择了DENON Pam 1700，效果真的很好！
My take on aesthetics: Bluesound looks like a door stopper. Cambridge is exceedingly humdrum, Denon looks closer to what I would term "classic" - I mean, it looks like a Denon, right? Out of the gear you mentioned, the Audiolab has the look I prefer.
I like the idea of having the A terminals below the B terminals. Connect your main speakers to the A terminals first, leaving the B terminals more easily accessible when needed later on.
I just bought this to use with Klipsch KG 4.5’s. I really like it. Looks good to me! I have a leftover WiiM mini for Amazon HD…though the Amazon app is laggy and stinks. Spotify Connect works great with the Denon. I’m getting the matching CD player too.
Just want to thank y'all for the great vids! Just picked up a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 100 7Gs (@ 20% off MSRP!!) based on y'alls recommendation, and I absolutely adore them. At 1100 bucks, I think they're a great value and I can't recommend them enough!
Had a pma-1600 and it matched my bright totem hawks really well. Preferred it over my Hegel integrated amp for that speaker.
Excelent, yet again. I'm so glad you both reviewed my new favorite. This will most likely be my next amp. Die hard Denon & B&W guy over here. Any time I see one or more of those 2 names I get smiling. Also, I would like to mention how much I really enjoy your channel. You both do excellent work and I am always looking forward to your new videos. 😁
Another great review, Andrew. You seem to hit all the question I have about equipment. And if you miss one, or don't spend as much time on a subject as I wished, your "better half" plays clean-up hitter and makes it a perfect review.
I enjoy at home this DENON PMA-900HNE paired with Bowers & Wilkins 707S2 and DB4S. The sound is incredibly rich and detailed but not clinic, I t’s very pleasant. The connectivity is flawless. The look of the black aluminium DENON is classic and pairs perfectly with the classic look the B&W black piano. The quality of the finishing is very good and the controls have a smooth touch. Other brands have a kind of retro futuristic stile, something that someone could consider “modern” twenty years ago. I opted for the classic and atemporal option with all the technological advances inside and a well known quality.
Great review; I like comparing its sound with different speakers and clearly explaining the sound differences.
Great work as always. I really like the quality of your videos, aestheticaly and on content.
Have an of topic question though.
Magnat Transpuls 800A or Edifier S3000Pro? Wich ones should i choose?
I own a very bright set of bookshelf speakers that I tried for the longest time to find an amp that I liked to pair with them. so bright I was ready to scrap them. Finally borrowed a buddy’s extra Denon AVR and it turned out to be perfect. In the right application that “Denon sound” works but the “Denon look” makes me hide it in a cabinet and control with the app.
I own a Denon 1510 . This amp looks similar. Its the Denon look. I love it
Excellent review, great energy, cutaways, split screen, jump cut pushes and audio. Lighting is perfect and the room is super clean. Maybe try a little musical or visual 5 second highlight/intro sequence when you transition to different aspects of the review? Great job.
It is a big one. The understated digital readout window is welcome, classy and diminutive. Good solid build quality. Good looking all round imo. Plenty of weight to the sound….nice!
Nice review. Was a bit surprised when Kristi popped in but thought it added to the review to hear another opinion. I was strongly leaning to the Denon but then started reading up on the CXA81. Gets great reviews. What do you think about getting a refurbished CXA81 from CAmbridge for $400 less vs a new PMA900HNE for about same price
Great job with your reviews!! What do you think about pairing it with Qacoustic 5040?
The PMA 900 is an awesome Amp ❣️
Hey, great videos!
Please do review the nakmichi sound bar. The 9 channel one with two subwoofers.
Thanks for the review
Love Denon equipment. Enough to buy one for my Dad to replace an old Onkyo 5.1 amp. Unfortunately having owned 3 Denon amps, two have fried.
i think the Denon looks beautiful. all this talking about how it looks so redundant
Hi both, another informative review thanks. Question - in a long form sorry, when an amp like this can sit on top of a AV receiver and power the front speakers during movie playback, do you call that HT bypass, or AV bypass or fixed AV bypass? It is always something that I look out for because that arrangement has always worked well with me and I'd look at the Marantz 40N or this to sit by the new Denon AVR *800 range in 2023 onwards. -thanks again
Definitely agree ..there needs to be a more visual appearance to the amplifier especially as there are several access points relsting to Blue tooth, DAB, Spotify, internet radio etc, there's definitely a shortfall in comparison to other separate streaming products
Uuu, Bowers&Wilkins 805 D4 review incoming. 👌 Maybe you can have your hands on the new 700 series bookshelves. Great review, as always.
Hey there , what do you think about the Technics SA-C600 as the all-in-one listening device for 2 channel setup, would you recommend it to start the hi-fi road with it? :) or do you have a review coming up for it? thanks and take care
The Denon kinda reminds me of an old Technics integrated I picked up for 30 bucks at a thrift shop recently. My only experience with Cambridge is the CXN V2 streamer/Pre which I thought looked beautiful but I found it to be way to warm of a sound for my taste. The Audiolab seems expensive for what it is..just my lame opinion though. Good review, everyone have a great day today!!
I wonder if these will help with the Focal Chora 806! They are some bright speakers!
RE: the Denon 900 review, Sorry Kristi, I use my ears, not sight, to listen to vinyl. As my granddaughter likes to say..." You're so wrong. I have owned several Denon pieces for over 30 years and they continue to perform like new
If Kristi hates a product, it must be worth auditioning.
Sounds like a good match for Klipsch speakers
It has a record loop! 👍 Sweet. Really like the simple quality design of Denon integrated amps.
Hi! Thank you for the review! I have a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 200 and I’m running them with a Rega Elex-R. The cables are Van Damme Blue series. I didn’t have the chance to test them with other amps. Would you recommend another amp that will work better with the Silvers? I have as sources the Planar 1 turntable, a Pioneer PD-75 Reference cd player and the Pioneer CT-959 Reference cassette deck. I’m looking to get the best out of them and to get a hifi sound as much as you can get from this kind of speakers. Thank you so much!
Hi Andrew, would you say the Audiolabs are powerful enough to pair with KEF Q950's or do i need to consider something more powerful like this Denon?
Update I bought this amplifier I am excited connected to speakers Quad L23 classic the result is amazing I think I hear music from the Audiolab 8000 A 1983 !! what dynamic detail sound , i tried internet radio, tidal, usb , phono,tape recorder, cd , now i can also make recordings from md , tape ,reel to reel recorder An amazing amplifier
My system :Denon 900ne - Denon cd 900 connected with optical -Quad L23 classic and Sub Β&W asa 1000 120W from 1998
With the Denon amps appearance I find it looks the same as your typical denon integrated from 30 years ago. If you simplified the front panel layout with input selector on the left and volume on the right with a larger central rectangular screen it would look much better. Deleting the bass, treble and balance controls with a +/-- button and a menu function button to toggle between functions would also look neater. The styling on my Denon RCD-N7 network CD reiever looks much simpler even though it has many more functions to control.
Here is something I wonder about... I did not go the "tons of features" integrated route, I went for a more bare bones integrated (a Schiit Ragnarok 2 "just an amp") and decided to get a dedicated digital source to handle that part of it. Given the extra cost doing it that way causes, I wonder if it was ultimately worth it. (I dont regret anything as CD/SACD playback is still important to me and I think adding that to the more feature packed amps would get me to a similar price point possibly without as nice a DAC.... Still it is fun to ponder.)
Those Bowers & Wilkens look like quite a weapon ...looking forward to THAT review...
I am the - design first guy, so much, that my wife often reminds to stay practical 🙂 So nowadays, we use Elinchrom / Profoto lights in a studio, Canon R5 + RF glass as a camera and Monitor Audio Silver 200 (gen 6) satin white as speakers. All love at first sight. And if it works well, even better then!
Now back to audio equipment. I have refused to consider Arcam, Audiolab, Cambridge CXA, Hegel, some of NADs - just because how ugly those look to me. I know this is very subjective. But - as a Denon owner, I find their amps having "classic" look, definitely not cheap or ugly. E.g. their pma-150h looks nice, but that's a lifestyle class D stuff.
The designs I like - Marantz 30/40, Cambridge Evo, Naim Uniti, some of Vincent stuff, Yamaha and Technics with their gauges. In the AVR area - the new Yamaha AxA line, Anthem's MRX line, as well as upcoming Marantz Cine line.
I think the whole hi-fi area is evolving and especially younger generation might prefer aspects like - lifestyle desing, flexibility (streaming, wireless, multiroom), and of course sound quality.
Andrew: Concerning the B speaker terminals being above the A terminals, my PIONEER ELITE A20 integrated amplifier is like that also.
My first quality amp was the Denon pma800 and I hated it, I found it too dull and the mids seemed recessed so I bought an Emotiva ta100 immediately. The Emotiva was WAY better right out of the box when it came to vocal clarity and sparkle..So for the next year Id listen mainly to the Emotiva but would switch in the Denon from time to time..And as usual the differences were huge, BUT, after time went on the differences were less and less..I dont know if the Emotiva calmed down, or the Denon opened up, but I started thinking maybe "Burn-in" is an actual thing. But then I just tossed em both and got a Rotel a14mk2 and now Im happy, and I kinda like the graphing calculator display, LOL!
There should be a colab with Darko Audio. Talking about differences between audio overseas, the attitude to the audio equipment, specific preferences here and there 😁
Nice review.
I only have the Denon PMA 600-NE and an amplifier with bluetooth I think it's a good amplifier.
Any of these integrated amps allow for home theater bypass and subwoofer/speaker crossover control? Surprised you guys didnt compare against parasound...i definitely would love to have their preamp...
Hi, i bought Qacustic 3050i speakers and now i am looking for stereo amplifier for them. I need an "streaming amplifier", since 99% of time, source of my music is Tidal/Deezer. My budged for amplifier is 500-1000€ and in that range, i am looking at Denons DRA800H and PMA-900HNE. Which one yould you suggest?
DTS-PlayFi < Wiim OS (Arylic?) < Heos < MusicCast < BluSound < Sonos. Not sure if I forgot something.
Those are all similar in some way Leo? The one I just learned today is that the BlueSound has an HDMI output. Does that mean it streams video along with the music as in "music video"?
@@TriAmpHiFi Those are apps only. The BlueSound device HDMI is input only + CEC to control TV volume etc.
@@leo11877 Thank you.
Sorry for the deviation, but can you please review the SVS Ultra towers somehow? They are a hype (I think), people say they are insane for the money and I really need your advice as well, because I'm stuck hovering over the "buy" button for years.
I'm totally opposite from Kristi - I'd take the Denon's looks any day over the Cambridge - which ironically I think looks cheap ( especially those buttons on the front ) . The eye of the beholder I guess lol .
Fair enough! Thanks for watching, Hugh.
Would these “fix” the B&W 606 S2?
I feel like for that price you could get a Topping PA5, E50 DAC (comes with remote), and an Nvidia Shield to make it a network streamer (you could do EQ on there)
Not as easy to set up but top of the line stuff
I've owned 3 denon AV amps in my time. They are brilliant value and sound very musical though not audiophile grade. They powered my Monitor Audio Bronze 7.1 set up. Very powerful and always a treat. Even for music, very clear and well rounded sound. But you are correct, the house sound is relaxed. May not be for everyone...
Thanks for sharing!
Musical?
All you need is a good 31 band graphic equalizer. With that, you can make almost any receiver or stereo system sound stellar. Yes, anyway you want it to sound.
I agree! Equalizers fix a lot of things: speaker shortcomings, room acoustics, recording issues, etc. When people do stuff like choosing "warm amps" to compensate for their tin-can sounding speakers, they are "equalizing" their system; but in a very limited and ass-backward way.
Who currently makes a good quality 31 band EQ? Please let me know. Thanks.
About the look. My theory is Denon is taking the McIntosh route of making all their gear similar looking to established “brand look”. Also and more importantly the look of gear that can be purchased and the wife would not know it is newer purchased gear since it looks so much like to the older replaced model. You can make the upgrade to newer gear and the wife wouldnt notice.
All the reviews were good but arw these high end receivers and Amps equip with high end MOSFET transistors? Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Thanks 😊
This was an interesting video. The Denon sound for the most part has been what I call a “smooth operator “. Which is more like the British sound. That’s a sound I never liked. Now if it had a sound that would blow you away, I could definitely overlook the aesthetics and would have purchased one of their products. This amp has connectivity and that is it’s strong point. I guess you didn’t have a Yamaha amp in house to compare with the Denon amp. That would be nice to have seen. Happy Sunday and enjoy the games today.
Hey Brian, I'm with you about that British sound...usually isn't my cup of tea. No, we haven't had a Yamaha in house for a while. I think the last one we had was the S-801. Thanks for spending part of your day with us.
Hello, is it comparable with CLASS D integrated amps like SMSL AO300? Or the difference is not so big using speakers under 1k USD?
I'm a Denon fan, but since the early 2000's Denon saves all their best stuff for Japan only. The stuff for the USA market generally is not that impressive. Basically you have to go for PMA-2000+ models and then to the high end SX models for high performance.
Good morning from NC! Back home from another business trip in SFO. Great to be home and my HiFi stuff.
Welcome home and thanks for joining us Roy!
Appreciate you tuning in, Roy.
So glad to hear you reference your vintage Pioneer receiver. You and Kristi inspired me to find one and have it refurbished. While I don’t listen to it often, I still like to hook it up once in awhile because it reminds me of my first foray into good stereo sound back in the 80’s.
Denon rules and made such good stereo amps but people just did not buy them morons....and i have PMA 1520ae and man i love this thing very good,solid and powerful amp that sounds lovely on my Dali's Zensor 7.
Is it just me? Everyone recommends the powernode, but I just really loved the pma 900 over that one. Or maybe I'm just old and found a more vintage sound in the PMA.
It's not just you I reckon Denon pma amps are much better than the Powernode. I have a pma 800ne, superb for the price. The DAC in the Node 2021 is just awful imo.
Enjoy it because enjoyment is the only thing that will satisfy you.
It's also very possible that these aren't the right reviewers.
I think the Denon is gorgeous, which partly explains why I own a Denon stack myself (PMA1600/DCD1600/DNP800). Looks are pretty much purely subjective though, so I wouldn't place too much importance on it. I think build quality of Denon's 800 series components is good for the money, while the 1600 series is definitely a notch or three better -but you do pay a bit more for it. I gather the reviewed piece is more comparable to the 800 series. Sound quality: Maybe a slight boost of the treble tone control would bring the subjective sound quality more into line with expectations.
Also, just wondering if Kristi thinks McIntosh gear looks "old"? Audiolab and Cambridge both have their own look, too, that they have cultivated for years. The same can be said of many audio manufacturers. So I don't get the rather, what I would call, excessive bashing of Denon over styling. But whatever...you've got the "bully pulpit". Keep up the good work. I enjoy your reviews. I believe y'all, along with Darko and Steve Huff, are setting the standard.
Big ups for listing a track by Afterlife
I have this Amp coneted to ls50 meta, the Amp is strong but the fil not engaging 🙄 may be even dull
QOTD better aesthetic and HDMI, though I have no idea where that lands its price point. 🤣 You two are keeping up your streak of entertainment and laughs for me. Have a great day!
Totally agree with HDMI. It should almost be standard at this point. Appreciate you watching!
Have you guys done a PMA-1600ne (or 1700ne) review? Would be curious your thoughts on that integrated. Seeing how that step up should be much better in many ways compared to the 900ne.
Have not, but may look into it.
We haven't been sent those.
QoD: as a long time Denon X-series user, I would immediately fire the HEOS UI designer. It feels like Windows 3.11 in the 21st century. It works, but I avoid using it every time I can.
Hey Kristi & Andrew 👋 great review, I’d really like to know your thoughts on the Sonos Amp if you have any?
It has HDMI ARC (eARC not necessary because it’s only PCM 2.0) it has a sub out and dual Ethernet ports for pass through?
Thanks 👍
We have not heard the Sonos amp.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews No worries, thanks for the reply! Have a great weekend
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I love when you review AMPs with HDMI. Something that is a must for me. You are my go to channel when I look for reviews. Just bought LS50 Metas and totally confused which amp to choose. Nad is confusing like you said in your C399 video. If only Hegel had HDMI. Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰
How do you think this would pair with the Lintons and what integrated would you recommend?
It would power them but it is not the pairing I would recommend. We go over several other options in the review that you might consider (notes are also in the description).
I think you get the Denon all wrong. I have the musical fidelity m5si and m6si. So good and balanced. I had the Audiolab for to days, while it controls bass really nicely, it just never came across as an special product. I’ve owned several denon integrated from PMA-2000R, PMA-1500R and AE to now having a small PMA-800NE. The sound is lush. But pair it with and pair of old Snell J2’s with high sensitivity and put on some Diane Krall lets say…then you’ll get the sound. The looks completely backs the lush sound. It’s bulky. So in 2022 where everything has to be the same and conform, Denon is just true to their sound. It does jazz so well. More so than lots of amps. Try it again with the cornwalls, with Krall. Kristie really needs to have a more timeless approach to design😂
How do you tell how good a speaker, amplifier combination, sound system etc is assuming that you have not heard the original sound track or music as it was originally meant to be heard ? Does it all come down to the decision that you like these over the those, because personal taste kicks in to dictate your choice? I guess this would be the case even if you listen to the same soundtrack or music on all different systems, none may sound all that close to the original production at the end of the day. It's all about personal choice I would suggest ;-Q
Well, I do it one of two ways. I use the SAME music in EVERY evaluation, some of which I have had the good fortune to hear from the artist themselves to know what it was they were after when recording. I also use my own voice to help me judge tone and whatnot as I can literally speak (or play a recording of myself) in the room my speakers are in to see/hear how they differ. These are just two methods I use, but they're not the only two.
With so many option out there i don't think Denon is the right choose for Stereo receiver. In any case I am waiting desperately and hoping for a review for the Arcam SA30.
Very curious on what you think of the 805D4
Then stay tuned!
I still think the little Cambridge AXA35 is so underrated.
Actually, the Denon PMA900ne is a rather good looker to me.
The price is not bad considering all the features that it has…. DAC, Remote Control, a Power Amplifier Section with High Current Capability, and that it sounds rather laid back, and that might be what would win me over and steer me towards this amp as opposed to the Yamaha A-S801 (another highly touted Integrated Amplifier that is under my consideration - or maybe I’ll hold on and keep my vintage NAD 3140 and then just add a BlueSound NODE 2 or 2i to it).
And not only is the Denon PMA900ne is a looker with a rather robust build quality and laid back sound, it would also be more fitting for my < than 600 Square Foot One Bedroom/One Bedroom Apartment, making it a likely suitor to more Speakers (I would mate it with the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 or 12.2 Speakers).
I would think that Denon PMA900ne and the Wharfedale Diamond Series Speakers just mentioned will make an ideal pairing (with the option to add a Subwoofer later on if it determined by me if one is needed).
Highly Recommended!
-Charles-
You could be right. I have an older, refurbished Denon PMA-1060 amplifier and Wharfedale Lintons. It's a very good match. I planned to add a subwoofer but after a few months of listening experience there appears to be no need.
Wondering if this would be good for my klipsch 8000f
Bruh I got them Klipsch's too and I have them paired with Marantz PM6007 (bi-wired) and must say damn great goodness with music :)
You are right Andrew, I pair the older PMA-800NE with B & W 607 S2 Anniversary Edition to good effect. This pairing "tame" B & W unbearable treble to a more enjoyable level.
Do you need to connect this directly to a telephone point (lan?) to stream or can this be done wirelessly? Intend to partner with already sourced Focal 948 speakers.
You can choose wireless only if you want.
Those B&Ws looks so shiny 🤤
I have PMA-2010AE and PMA-1600NE ... couldn't believe the difference. PMA-1600NE sounded terrible like it was defective.
Just do the 1700 in silver. That should take care of the looks, plus it is more in the price range of the others
I enjoy my PMA 800na with Polk Audio S55e 😊
System like this i can afford once in my life 🤷♂️
I'm not audiophile, just music lover 😋
Hi Andrew! another review, another very good and interesting one. I wanted to ask for your opinion how this denon plays in relation to the AVR 3700 that you recently assessed? Which one is better for you and how do you like the B&W 606 S2 AE to pair with them? I know606 are not your favorite ones, but still😏 All the best from Poland😄
The AVR has a little more dynamic sound and doesn't come across as laid back or recessed as the 900 here. I do not like the B&W 600 Series at all, which is why when asked for my opinion on them I don't typically recommend them. Have a great day!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Worst speakers I've ever heard next to the Rega Kyte. This amp might make them more tolerable though. Key word "might".
Thank you both😀 Already looking for the next review. BTH I have 606 S2 and love them😂🤣
That's all that matters, Pawel! Thanks for watching.
Feel like the Marantz PM7000N should also get mentioned as an integrated amp fighting with this Denon and others in the price range.
Yes, I beleive it is the pick of those mentioned, if just a tiny amount more expensive ($100-$200).
What an interesting comparison to an SX-450! So there you have your market! It's that nineties black-box look that has fallen out of fashion a but, while the nice vintage silver look of a well restored Pioneer will probably win. But the black-boxes will also se a revival at some point, so the people at Denon will say: "You see, we knew it!" LOL I guess a version in silver will be a good addition.
Oh wait, that does exist!
I love my system and as I am doing one Thor movie a night leading up to the release on Tuesday of the 4K disk, I am really loving the new subs with the OLED! It adds layers and dimensions that make it like watching a new show.
Hey folks, what do you think, would this fit to my Dali Opticon2 mk2 speakers?
Yeah Dali and Denon sounds great have it also
I wouldn't try to improve the 900, instead I would improve the product line by adding a pure analog amp in the same price category, and one for about €2000. Denon has developed a fantastic tone, but you have to turn everything off in order to enjoy it (I'm speaking of Analog Mode which doesn't even exist in the 900).
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Minimalist analog vs digital fight next? Rega io vs powernode Edge? 😉
Like! Denon alternative to the Marantz PM7000N?
Can we bring back the oscilloscope display? Because, the future.
So you went with the X95K?
Because of the bright room?
We have both and have not settled on a decision. The TV shown in this review is the Sony.
I actually agree with Kristi on the design of an integrated amp which should be good. I mean buying an integrated amp is often a question of esthetics.
"THE OVERLORD" dropped the " BFH" straight heavy-duty!! You could've just went with. This would be nice for your bedroom 2 channel system to watch TV in bed or for romantic music.
oh i had a demon pma1600ne, got rid of one due to too much coloration of the sound. It is a real classic ABI amplifier. And I've been pretty turned off on ab amps lately. class D is my thing, very controlled bass like an amp should sound without adding extra bass. I now have a Primare I15, it sounds perfect, despite it being an entry-level model. it has exactly what you can expect from an amplifier in terms of sound. what I don't like is the software control, unclear. the bluesound software is the best in this area, unfortunately the heos, primare cannot compete with that. hopefully that will change. so Andrew when are you going to test the primare i15 or higher class D from Primare?
Couldn’t you just equalize a bright speaker to tame it? Or would it adversely effect the clarity?
There's always different solutions to a problem so yes you could do that, but for those who have an aversion to tone controls, an amp like the Denon may be a preferable solution.
what abut hater speaker of dali and trinov amp/orocecor to review?