Denon A110 Integrated Amplifier Flaunts its Audiophile Heritage: Unboxing Overview
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Күн бұрынThe Denon PMA-A110 Integrated amplifier is part of Denon's 110th Anniversary products built in limited production at their factory in Shirakawa, Japan. It undergoes an extended quality assurance process prior to delivery and in our unboxing video its clear this product is built to a very high standard. Rated at 80wpc x 2 into 8 ohms and 160wpc x 2 into 4 ohms, this baby packs a bigger punch than it's power rating suggests. Tipping the scale at 55lbs, this Denon integrated amp is a beast thanks to dual E-core transformers, dual heatsinks and a large capacitor bank. The Denon PMA-A110 also sports a top notch DAC with qaud differential 1794 Burr Brown DACs capable of supporting 192/24 PCM and native DSD. This unboxing overview video touches on the capabilities of this product to assess it's ability to be a true audiophile integrated amplifier. We will be following up shortly on comprehensive bench tests as well. This is a product any audiophile should check out if you're on the market for a high performance 2CH integrated amplifier with built in high quality DAC and phono stage.
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@damianzaninovich4900 3 жыл бұрын
I like the respect you give to this iconic product. I picked up a pma a100 and Dcd a100 used not too long ago and love their sound and heavy duty build quality.
@OG1983 3 жыл бұрын
So happy you’re reviewing this amp! I have the AVC110 in a 7.1 setup. But considering to add the A110 to drive my fronts (B&W 702 S2’s). So can’t wait for your next video. Thank you and I will keep watching your awesome content!
@giangvu7902 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a beautiful product and great unboxing!
@HaraldMacGerhard 3 жыл бұрын
Gene, thx a whole big bunch for getting into the two channel areana again, just gotta love that.... there is hardly anything like a big hefty 2 channel amp.... looking forward to the rest 😜 My favorite integrated amp is the Krell KAV-400xi, still running this one 😁 Although I listened to some Ayre products and think they are really great 😋
@Skyshakerrrr 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite integrated amp its the PMA-110 anniversary denon model ALL DAY LONG AND THEN SOME.
@deathspatience3613 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow I did not think you guys would review this type of product I've been curious about this one I'm glad you guys are doing a review, Considering how well it seems to be built and how good the parts are, seems like a good Bang for your buck.
@mayssebmasenya9132 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gene. Looking forward to the next video. My favourite integrated amplifier would be the Anthem (I have the separates and I know you have the separates which you have measured previously). I can’t wait to see how this good looking amp measures like.
@solarfall2728 3 жыл бұрын
Gene, thanks for going over the amp power rating issue. You reach a lot of people and putting that info out there will be e big help. As a mostly 2 channel listener, my favorite integrated is the Ayre AX-7. A close 2nd is the Creek 5350SE. The Creek couldn't match the Ayre for power and sound quality, but it had more features and was just fun to listen to.
@silvertamman3218 3 жыл бұрын
2 channel guy here. I have one Denon product at home. Its dra1025r, a totl receiver from 1990. I love it! But my favorite integrated amp in my posession is Sony Ta-F7b.
@wiiver 3 жыл бұрын
2 channel all the way. With a single sub these days. Really enjoying my Yamaha AS1200.
@mrrandy1 3 жыл бұрын
I had the 100th anniversary group of products and they were great performers
@andreasmoller9798 3 жыл бұрын
Those that doubts its power needs to try it, i had denon pma 2500ne home for a couple of weeks, yes its only rated at 80 Watts into 8 ohm, but its a beast, at the time i run 683 s2 that are known for being power hungry, and boy the denon delivered, from low to high volume, it could play very loud louder than your ears are comfortable with, in my listen place 2 meters from speakers i measured 90 db spl and the amp handle that with ease, i did get Hegel h190 in the end but i could live with both easily,
@andreassouth1523 3 жыл бұрын
I still listen to fm radio today with the ONKYO DAB / FM TUNER T-4030. And I can assure you that it plays better than my vintage cd-player (teac cd-p4500)that I have since 1993 !! I am so happy with the tuner, I am looking for for a second same one. My favorite amplifier is the Yamaha A-S 2200.Of course i'm in two channel.Also i don't stream (very low quality and i like physical media).I still love to buy new cd's.
@larrystoogel2371 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful piece of hardware.
@hi-fihaven2257 3 жыл бұрын
That is an awesome looking unit!
@dilbyjones 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes..its awaited...BEST DAC I ever personally used was QUAD DAC! So excited to even hear this !
@babagandu 3 жыл бұрын
The single 1795 on the PMA-1600NE doesn't sound good for some reason.
@dilbyjones 3 жыл бұрын
@@babagandu yea. Never really heard many good things
@cruzingrsx4484 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Gene, I still play records on a Project Debut Carbon with all upgrades. I’m using an old Onkyo TX-SR750 Av receiver because for its tape loops. That Denon A110 I bet is pure quality, I also like the Yamaha 1200 & the Parasound Hint 6
@hawkins55 3 жыл бұрын
Wish I have a chance to listen to it but I dig the look of the PMA 110 ever since it came out. If only it had the halo around the volume knob like the PMA SX-11. It would be a killer combo.
@e.m.h.5433 Жыл бұрын
+100. That and sub connection.
@kumarangovender765 3 жыл бұрын
I bought the Denon PMA-2500NE recently, super happy with it, now to upgrade my speakers hehe.
@CaptainCrunch823 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kumaran, I’m thinking about buying the PMA-2500NE but I’m wondering if you have any issues with the volume control? I recently purchased the PMA-A110 but they are now using a new “electronic volume control” that is not very fun to use because when you hit up or down on the remote control, it makes big jumps rather than fine adjustments. Would love to hear about your experiences wit the 2500NE!
@kumarangovender765 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, yes you hit the nail on the head. My one and only complaint is exactly that, increasing the volume one click with the remote does produce a "higher than expected" bump in the output level. For me, I can live with this, everything else about the 2500 is brilliant, loads of clean stable power.
@CaptainCrunch823 3 жыл бұрын
@@kumarangovender765 Thanks so much for the feedback! Gene confirmed that he is seeing the same behavior on his sample of the PMA-A110 and I'm having the same experience with mine. I love the device and wanted to get a second one or the PMA-2500NE for our home theatre but I need to have a very user friendly device in that room so unfortunately will need to look for another solution in there. Thanks again!
@stevegrauer 3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the full bench test on PMA-110 integrated. I recently bought the DCD A-110 CD player to replace an old Arcam Alpha 7SE. My currently integrated is Bryston B-60 which I've had for over 20 years. It's a great integrated and hopefully it keeps on going, but maybe the PMA-110 would be the replacement sometime down the road.
@xray111xxx 3 жыл бұрын
I miss the 5805. I sold so many the 4800 family and 5800 family AVRs. It was where the beef was. I miss their high end audio. I had there DCD-1650 CD player and enjoyed it quite a bit. I want the DVD-9000 tank for giggles. Thing weighs more than some AVRs today! The PMA-A110 looks tasty. I am not sure about the $3500 plus dollar pricing though. I really want to get more data. I am hoping you are doing a full AP series on this amplifier. I can't wait. First Denon I have been really curious about in some time. Will be looking for it. Thanks Gene!
@michelkh87 3 жыл бұрын
I am still using both HK990 and Hk3490 integrated for the last 7 years with 0 issues. I hope my future amp will be from Classe, like the ct-2300 or the newer designs.
@kkoller8952 3 жыл бұрын
Gene actually my favorite integrated amp is also a Denon but it's from a different era circa 1980s . It's a PMA -757 which also is rated at 80 w/ch rms and includes circuitry which Denon called "Real Time Audio Technology" to handle the new at the time digital CD technology. As matter of fact this was produced when CDs first came out and the CD input is labeled DAD (Digital Audio Disc)! Ive owned many integrated amps but for one reason I keep this one around ..its magical sound...a real sleeper and still very affordable in the used market. Also has a MC input that matches my DL-103R cartridge perfectly!
@jkherberger 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Gene, sick amp! Any love for KEF R series or Reference Series speakers? I was pretty impressed by thier wide stage and neutral tone.
@Clayshooter100 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful product. My favorite old PMA-2000r may get replaced by one of these at some point.
@carminedesanto6746 3 жыл бұрын
Denon..when they build right it’s awesome. Btw, I’m still running my Denon 3520 💿 player🥲
@TomCreasy 3 жыл бұрын
Gene lookin solid af 💪🏻
@Zoranurai13 3 жыл бұрын
Gene totally pumped up by lifting those amps prior to the video
@spencertitus5496 3 жыл бұрын
a tip: you can watch series on Flixzone. I've been using them for watching loads of movies these days.
@braydenleonardo7785 3 жыл бұрын
@Spencer Titus Definitely, been watching on flixzone} for since november myself =)
@heathremington3903 3 жыл бұрын
@Spencer Titus yea, I've been using flixzone} for since november myself :D
@cairomitchell3552 3 жыл бұрын
@Spencer Titus yea, been using Flixzone} for months myself :D
@colanitower 3 жыл бұрын
I have a refurbished Denon PMA-1060 amplifier and new Wharfedale Linton speakers. A very good match. I'm curious what a PMA-A110 driving Wharfedale Elysian 4 floorstanders could do.
@2gnospam 3 жыл бұрын
I think the pre-amp to amp paradigm will shift to the signals being transmitted digitally. Why do an D/A (in the pre-amp) followed by a A/D (in the digital amp) followed by a D/A to drive the speakers?
@joseluisruiz3789 3 жыл бұрын
that looks Beautiful! I'm saving up to purchase the Denon AVR-A110 13 Channel Receiver for my 7.2.6 Atmos Setup. Hopefully by August I'll be able to make my purchase and be 90% done with my set up. I know I could get the X8500HA but I like that color and black internal circuit board. 😅
@danieloherrick6332 3 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on pairing this with the KLH Model 5s?
@paulroscelli2545 3 жыл бұрын
I know you don’t usually evaluate products like Hegel but I find their ingredients to be outstanding. In fact many of discriptors you use in this video on this unit are things I would use to describe how the Hegel 190- 590 as well. Would love to see an evaluation of one of their units by you. Thanks
@babagandu 3 жыл бұрын
Denon made in Japan
@Darrylizer1 3 жыл бұрын
I don't have much experience with Denon other than their turntables. My DP-45F from '85 is still going strong. I'm looking for a higher end and modern solid state integrated amp so this really fits the bill.
@navdeepsinghjagga 3 жыл бұрын
HI Gene, How are you? I have a quick question, i am only a couple of days away to make the purchase and how would you compare it to the MARANTZ KI RUBY series setup. Is KI RUBY series better in any way?
@derrickgarcia303 3 жыл бұрын
I own a McIntosh C2600. Looking into getting into integrated. Would this product compare to the clarity McIntosh produce? Thanks
@margaretclark7629 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gene If I could afford the denon you are reviewing i would buy it in a heartbeat my favorite intergrated amplifier is the marantz pm8006 very very happy with its capabilities i have gone through alot of equipment to get to the point of hearing incredible 2 channel audio and the preamplifier section is the really best feature it has it seems to bring its sound characteristics to my power amplifier with very outstanding results.
@nathanjones4039 3 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty pleased with my Yamaha A-S2200
@HaraldMacGerhard 3 жыл бұрын
These are some really fine looking amps, and I understand they sound even better than how they look, just gotta love ‘em 😍
@TheMeridian808 Жыл бұрын
Good for you... But I kinda doubt that since you're here..
@gb3496 3 жыл бұрын
Do a review and bench of the Denon 110 AVR... Would be interesting to see how it stacks up against the Denon 8500...
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 3 жыл бұрын
At the Moment Gene i cant decide between my 12 integrated amps but my 3 top contenders are my new 59 pound Doge 10 mk2b tube integrated amp and My Yammy AS-1100 . I also have a 2ch amp in the Audiolab 8300xp hooked up to my Burson Pre/dac composer and ohhh my !!!
@chuckrobles7569 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Gene, great unboxing of what looks like a very nice integrated! My favorite integrated is the Marantz PM-11s3! Question if you could respond, you’re not really saying the Denon PMA-A110 is a better, more musical, more powerful integrated than the PM-11s3? And also you know that Marantz did not put a DAC into the PM-11s3 for the same reason why they didn’t put one in the new PM-10... Marantz reference wants to keep their integrateds pure analog to keep them as close to separates as possible, keeping them as musical as possible! Marantz does offer a great DAC though, it’s in their SA-11s3/SA-10 keeping it away from the amp and keeping everything as clean as possible Thanks again for another great vid on another very cool piece of HIFI kit!!!
@mpitogo 3 жыл бұрын
I have a PM-10/SA-10 and I tried it on my L800 but the fully balanced input to output was not giving me the full SDA effect. I need to switch the treble to a single ended amplifier design. I drive my L800 with an active bi-amp (370Hz 24db/oct) MA-5200 (100W 8ohm, 150W 4ohm) on the treble and an MC452 (quad balanced 450W) on the bass, from a C70.
@YouTob. Жыл бұрын
So... 80watts in this amplifier are more than 150watts for example on a 7200WA? (8hms, stereo) I'm learning about integrated, to buy my first one. Now I'm using for stereo, AVR-A100 and AVR7200WA, I want to improve sound quality AND power. Thanks Gene.
@1984robert Ай бұрын
What about its volume control? Is it true that it's too sensitive? I've read somewhere that user couldn't set appropriate volume because volume become too loud too soon.
@sudd3660 3 жыл бұрын
i was thinking about heat dissipation and a lot of class d amps now have more power capabilities than heat dissipation, often put in small chassis. why do they not use copper heat pipes(liquid filled and sintered) like in laptops, the can be bended into any shape and remove heat passively from the hot spots and to the metal walls of the chassis.
@Finn-McCool 3 жыл бұрын
What a beauty FULL chunk of guy gear. I'm looking forward to the bench video. Learning how to differentiate amplifiers is high on the list of "want-to rabbit hole".
@Jordonater 3 жыл бұрын
Weighs 25 kg too what the hell did they put in it?
@Finn-McCool 3 жыл бұрын
@@Jordonater ...tech😏
@masterchef6694 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the next video, always wondered why some 2 channel class AB amplifiers weigh so heavy inspite very modest 80 to 90 watt outputs.
@Echo-jg8is 3 жыл бұрын
This I'm guessing is a"double down" amplifier, it's design stems from the 90s when sensitivity of speakers were calculated as 1W @ 1M instead of 2.8v @ 1M, essentially homogenising all speakers into 8ohm...it will probably deliver 140 watts into 4 ohm loads...
@masterchef6694 3 жыл бұрын
@@Echo-jg8is yeh in 4 ohms it does go to about 150 watts, but there are amps like emotiva a 300 which weighs about 25 pounds and still delivers 150 watts in 8 ohm & 300 in 4 ohm. One thing I observed is that amplifiers which go down to 10 Hz are heavier I guess.
@Echo-jg8is 3 жыл бұрын
@@masterchef6694 Thicker chassis, twin Ecore transformers and an oversized heatsink are the differences I would say...
@ryanschipp8513 3 жыл бұрын
@@masterchef6694 The Emotiva 4ohm rating is a lie.....notice it's only rated at 1khz. Not FULLBANDWIDTH 20hz-20khz.
@solarfall2728 3 жыл бұрын
@@Roof_Pizza Lets say I gave you an amp that doubles into 4ohms. How exactly are you going to show me what department made up the specs? Unless you were there, I don't see how that's possible.
@Tom-fq8my 3 жыл бұрын
Gene, Thanks for reviewing the Denon PMA-A110. I have been a fan of the integrated amplifier for decades for the exact same reasons you state in your review. I have always been impressed with the ONKYO integrated amplifiers since they had the Integra series long before it became a separate line. I own a ONKYO A9070 (2019 version, I know this has been discontinued by ONKYO) and often wondered what you think of this product as it is built quite well. Also I have had the privilege to set up a system with a Parasound Halo Hint 6 as the heart of the set up. This is also a fine product with a price more in line with the Denon. Have you had any experience with either of these Integrated amplifiers and if so what are your thoughts on them? I should mention that I also own a Marantz PM-64 that I bought new in 1984 and is and always has been one of my favorite amplifiers integrated or not. Thanks
@KiterSuperfly 3 жыл бұрын
Gene! It would be very telling if you did a side by side test of this with something like the AVR-S750H, which has similar wattage on paper. You could really explain the difference.
@CaptainCrunch823 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gene, can you please talk about your experience with the volume control in the full review? I purchased this unit and love the sound, features and build quality but I am not in love with the volume control because I cannot make fine tune adjustments from the remote control. In other words, the volume jumps too much for my liking when pushing up/down on the remote control. For context, I’m using KEF LS50’s with a stereo pair of REL T7i subs. Thanks!
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I found the same.
@CaptainCrunch823 3 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics thanks for the feedback Gene! That makes me sad because I wanted to buy a second one for the family room but the Mrs. ain’t got time for the big volume jumps😊
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainCrunch823 just hide the remote ;)
@CaptainCrunch823 3 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics 😂
@ElectoneGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful amp. Could really use some nice rosewood side panels.
@82ivaylo 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review Gene. Just to inform you, each transformer is powering both channel.
@KarelKannel 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, how does this work? What is their function in such arrangement?
@82ivaylo 3 жыл бұрын
@@KarelKannel One big EI transformer generate more vibrations and noise than two small EI transformers. And the transformers are mounted in different directions for leakege canceling. But for more information you have to ask the engineer Takashi Arai.
@KarelKannel 3 жыл бұрын
@@82ivaylo Cool. Wouldn't think that solution.
@ferdinandbardamu3945 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite integrated is the Norma Revo IPA-140B from Italy.
@johnsweda2999 3 жыл бұрын
You should check out SMSL da9 snd the A1 class A amp, specs look good prices good, the da9 is $250 down to 2 ohms 150w, the class A $700 FET, both of them are current amplifiers, very good noise floor good channel saturation. Should check one out Glen
@FroiValencia 3 жыл бұрын
Using my Roksan K3 with Proac D2R. Very happy 😊 with it. Thou I want to upgrade, Which should I get? Yamaha as2200, luxman L505, Denon 110? Any other suggestions. Pure 2 channel please.
@colanitower 3 жыл бұрын
I don't think anyone can tell. For this kind of money, you'll have to listen for yourself to a number of amplifier/DAC/speaker combinations to make the choice that works best for you.
@josexavierjr.5633 3 жыл бұрын
Nice amp, but Tarpon Springs is even nicer! Good video, Gene.........
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
Very true, I still love it there.
@frankygoossens955 3 жыл бұрын
I'm using Hegel H590 with Focal Kanta2, sounds awesome !
@hclandscapes 3 жыл бұрын
I love Hegel , i think they make the best integrated amplifiers
@anmic3590 Ай бұрын
Hi! I have the Aria 948. Do you think the Denon a110 will drive the best out of them? Currently I have the Pioneer m73/c73 power/preamp combo from the 90s. 110w class b, 30w class a. Should I make the change? Thank you!
@frankygoossens955 Ай бұрын
Yes, the Denon a110 will drive the Aria's better, or upgrade to the Kanta2.😎
@anmic3590 Ай бұрын
@@frankygoossens955 Hi! Thank you so much! I really appreciate your advice. Indeed Kanta 2 are on my wishlist for now. It’s hard to decide, since I love the Pioneer combo too, but now I have this opportunity for the A110. And if this will not be a day and night upgrade, probably I will regret it. :)
@HowDareYouu 3 жыл бұрын
Yamaha AX-1090 As good as this one 145w/ch x 2 at 8ohms, very low distortion, both channel driven
@ricardomolina4605 3 жыл бұрын
Gene are there not any good FM stations in Florida? Dean at Fivestarcarstereo here on KZfaq says the same thing. In NYC everyone listens to FM radio. Obviously not 24/7.
@willmac5642 3 жыл бұрын
My favourite DAC chip.. x4!
@Adream-lf3mw 3 жыл бұрын
When you reviewed the Marantz SR8015 you mentioned that for those who have the Denon 8500 it probably is not justified to upgrade. You also mentioned the advantages of both the Denon 8500 and Marantz SR8015. What about the Denon AVR A110 which is according to Denon's sound master, started out as an upgraded 8500? Do you have any plans to review the Denon AVR 110 this year?
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
Probably not since I am consumed with getting the AH Smarthome functional. I will be reviewing their A110 SACD player though.
@Adream-lf3mw 3 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics Sweet. That Denon flagship probably didn't change that much from the 8500 anyway. Thanks for all the content. It's amazing. I enjoy all the experts you invite to the channel now, like James, Matt, Theo, Don, Anthony, and the virtual press events.
@harisjaved1379 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Gene! I would buy your 5805 if you want to sell it or if you don’t use it. I am using parasound hint 6 integrated amp and love it because it’s great value for the money and has all the features I need, but I want to get the anthem str integrated because of room correction. Since my audio room is small (12 x 14 feet) and my speakers are too big for the room (paradigm signature s8) so some sort of room correction will help bass notes. Thanks!
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
My 5805 was sold long ago. Great receiver.
@harisjaved1379 3 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics thank you Gene! I have been looking for one for few months now, but it’s either local sales or for parts. 😞
@SwirlingDragonMist 3 жыл бұрын
When I first saw the Denon PMA-10 years ago, I instantly fell in love with the gentle yet authoritative knob presence of it's spartan silver esthetics. Something about it just jumped off the page, leaving other receivers feeling cheap and passionless. Having seen it only in photos, I have since had pause about it's side angle appeal. I'm curious what your feelings are about the recurve of the upper lip. Where the top-line of the faceplate curves back to vertical after having bulged in the center around the knobs. Theres something about this review which feels truly exciting.
@davidmorgen4558 2 жыл бұрын
harman Kardon might beat it ?
@SwirlingDragonMist 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidmorgen4558 I’m mostly familiar with their receivers that had the ring for the volume knob. I didn’t take to that style, although it is quite striking, and has some very scifi vibes. The silver of the Denon PMA rings a classic Japanese vibe, which I dig, perhaps nostalgically from some old Sony’s and Pioneers I had.
@bertraminc9412 3 жыл бұрын
How does it compare to a McIntosh monoblock amp?
@arnelcomia2060 3 жыл бұрын
Wooww so nice
@AudioElectronicsChicago 3 жыл бұрын
Solid amp
@homeboi808 3 жыл бұрын
Why Burr-Brown (Texas Instruments) and not AKM like in their AVRs? Is it due to the factory fire? If so, still an odd decision to go with them over ESS 3098 in mono mode. Not saying TI isn’t good (it is), but usually it’s AKM & ESS. Maybe if they have a contract with AKM, they wouldn’t want Denon using ESS, but that’s if I put my tin hat on.
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
Burr Brown are still some of the best sounding DAC's especially these and in quad differential configuration. AKM parts are hard to get now so this was a good choice for this product.
@homeboi808 3 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics Just saw the announced that the X2700H and up from Denon will use alternate DACs due to the shortage. I wonder if they too will be Burr-Brown.
@zogzog1063 Жыл бұрын
The best integrated I ever heard was the Perreaux Eloquence 255. Great gobs of power, mosfets, gorgeous casework. I am currently running Emm Labs Pre and Pass X150.8 and the Perreaux holds its own. The Perreaux easily bested my previous Yamaha and Anthem integrated amps. The Perreaux was biased to about 13 watts Class A and while warm to the touch, did not get as hot to the touch as my Pass. Pretty much an endgame amplifier. It got a rave review in one of the Brit mags - HiFi News or HiFi Choice. Downsides: only two. Pricey and the display was not the prettiest.
@PedroLCogoy 3 жыл бұрын
Seems like a remarkably special piece of equipment. What I don't understand is why so many of these exquisite, top shelf, hi performance integrated amps don't feature a sub-woofer output. Do they expect that everyone who buys these components will always prefer those huge full range speakers with the big 15" woofers (that not always fit elegantly in an average sized living room)?
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, they messed up by not including a sub out or 2CH preamp outs.
@PedroLCogoy 3 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics , you mentioned preamp outputs and I have a doubt you could help me with. Unless I'm mistaken those outputs will send a full range non-amplified signal to the sub (subs). I guess the sub will most likely have a crossover that can be set at say, 70hz for instance. Here is my doubt: even with the crossover set on the sub (connected to preamp outs) the integrated amp's speaker outputs will still be sending full range signals to the speakers. If the main speakers reach down to 40hz there will be a unnecessary overlap range of low frequencies between the main speakers and the sub... or am I wrong?
@Antimonkat 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sweet, now if only I could get my ordered AV7706 in...this pandemic bites man, ordered feb, current eta is june 8th, sad face
@alainduquenois3812 Жыл бұрын
C'est un très bon amplificateur la référence absolue en matière de pur puissance hifi
@scarabeo500gt 3 жыл бұрын
Gene, I just got me some expensive car priced High end cables and fresh batterys for them that would go great with this intergrated and I might even have enough money left
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
Lol ok
@BblastedD 3 жыл бұрын
All fine and dandy Gene, but does it have the 5th foot?
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@EnemyofCredulity 3 жыл бұрын
Burr Brown are decent DACS. I have a Burr Brown 24 bit 192khz in my Moon 360d from Simaudio.
@babagandu 3 жыл бұрын
They removed the second set of speakers outputs :/ Nice color/finish!!
@JonathanDFielding 3 жыл бұрын
With only 2 capacitors, they're definitely sharing the same power trails (+&- 65Vish presumable), so why have 2x transformers unless they're both in tandem and rectified separately, or, they both are a single leg instead of the traditional center tap single transformer.
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
I think it's one transformer per rail.
@mikecampbell5856 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite integrated amp is my 1983 Harman Kardon PM 650. I will put it's specs against any 50 watt amp on the planet!
@beefbottom 2 жыл бұрын
Where are the sub outputs?
@Yiannis2112 3 жыл бұрын
The amazon link to buy it is for the PMA30, not the A110.
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
It goes to the PMA-A110 for me.
@dougg1075 3 жыл бұрын
Wish we could get the Japanese only version. This one looks great also but no lighted volume ring:)
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
Yea that VC should have been Backlit with a halo ring.
@sajihassan 3 жыл бұрын
My integrated amp is Lyngdorf TDAI 2170.
@dab9742 11 ай бұрын
To be perfect, this amplifier should have solid aluminium machined buttons. This wouldn't have made much difference to its price, but the grip isn't as good as on other devices in this range price. You might advise me to buy the PMA-SX11 in this case, but it lacks a DAC and bass and treble controls. For Denon's 120th anniversary, perhaps ? 🤔
@homeboi808 3 жыл бұрын
Companies know audiophiles know that Amos should double down into 4ohm, so it is not rare for them to under-report 8ohm to achieve this in the specs department. Kinda silly. I normally only look at 4ohm wattage. Most speakers are not 8ohm (even ones rated as such, at least going by 80% above tuning), plus you have phase to worry about, so in the 80Hz-500Hz region (or there abouts) most amps will see a 4ohm load or even lower, the new LS50 Meta has an EPDR of 1.7ohm at 140Hz, when people say you need a good amp for them they aren’t kidding.
@jameschan2404 3 жыл бұрын
Denon PMA A110, In Australia selling price AUD 10000=USD7400.
@iimv 3 жыл бұрын
Yes ... thick aluminum casing screams audiophile..... I get it 😂
@DIM3000C6 3 жыл бұрын
No power amp direct in? 🤔
@samuelveniace9239 3 жыл бұрын
I like power amps myself and I love crown amps and I have several cos I like thees amp cos the are realizable cos I am a dj and they don't let you down in the middle of a party and I am a fan of jbl speaker and dbx product which are all Harmon products and they work well together
@markclancy5371 3 жыл бұрын
Don't no way more people don't go down pro audio route .you get better value and performance for your money.ive got QSC running front speakers of my home theatre.amazing amp for what I paid for it.dual mono design.
@shane6326 3 жыл бұрын
I listen when I hear a honest man speak! 👍🍻
@damienlahoz 3 жыл бұрын
nice, what a shame it doesnt come with $5k power cable
@seanlacroix 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it doesn't have Heos. I absolutely hate it. I'd just use my bluesound node 2i. I actually sold my Marantz sr7012 mostly because I hated heos that much. Plus because u decided to go with Anthem.
@astra004 3 жыл бұрын
May I ask, why do you hate Heos and prefer Blu os?
@seanlacroix 3 жыл бұрын
@@astra004 blu os is kind of a pain in the ass too. I hate when I listen to something and it automatically adds it to a Playlist. Because when the song is over it just goes to the other songs I listened to before and I hate that. If I wanted the song on a Playlist I'd make one if you get what I mean.
@astra004 3 жыл бұрын
@@seanlacroix Ok, thanks for the answer.
@ghostrecon3214 3 жыл бұрын
Did you keep hesitating calling it a 'product' because it is really a piece of engineering/art?
@bizyz 3 жыл бұрын
needs more speaker terminals to allow for biwiring.
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
biwiring is a waste of time, just use thicker cables instead.
@georgeboubous8318 3 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics Yes, but why not a second set of terminals to hook a B pair of speakers?
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
@@georgeboubous8318 fair point and a bit odd for sure.
@bizyz 3 жыл бұрын
@@Audioholics biwiring made a big difference in the sound of my nad integrated amp hooked up to a pair of ruark bookshelf speakers.
@Audioholics 3 жыл бұрын
@@bizyz there is very little difference electrically biwiring va single wiring. However, placebo effect can be at play.
@jackanderson2773 3 жыл бұрын
Bought Parasound A21+ instead . Sticking with separates for now . Denon gets low grades for CS anyway .
@hclandscapes 3 жыл бұрын
I wish Denon would move away from using that old style polystyrene it breaks up so easily compared the more commonly used foam packaging these days.
@brinch69 3 жыл бұрын
It’s not a transformer pro channel, it’s a transformer for each plus and minus rail of the Power supply! And it’s not a dual mono Power supply
@scytales2548 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. And it's easy to check : the amplifier has only two reservoir filter capacitors, so it can only has one symmetrical +/- power supply, not two.
@amatthias1986 3 жыл бұрын
One must be a psychopath to open a box that slow.....
@DrAudiTT 3 жыл бұрын
i wanna i wanna i wanna.....
@Jordonater 3 жыл бұрын
That power rating has to be less than what it actually has otherwise my AS801 is technically more powerful - 100 watts into 8ohm load. Over 160 watts into 4ohm load.
@maheeinfy13 3 жыл бұрын
Banana plugs recommendation in your video descriptions should be changed. They are OOS
@kdomster9141 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow look, this amp has plug for better audiophile grade power cord and binding posts for high quality speaker cables, and to top it off it uses premium audio quality capacitors..... Sooooo much snake oil to drown into 😃😉
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