Denon PMA-SX11 Amplifier Set Up & Unboxing (World's First?)

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Denon PMA-SX11 Amplifier Set Up & Unboxing (World's First?)

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Disclaimer Notice,
This model is JDM only AC 100v 50/60hz model, Not designed to use outside of Japan.
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Video Timeline,
0:00 Quick Unboxing
2:40 Set Up & Features
9:30 Out Of The Box
10:58 After 50 Hours
12:26 Out Of The Box
13:14 After 50 Hours
14:03 Out Of The Box
15:00 After 50 Hours

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@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Latest Update with REW measurements sound sample is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNiYidiqq7Cyo2w.html Detail review and inside look of the amp is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fcWGa5eWuN3JYKc.html Thanks

@marcusaurelius2988 3 жыл бұрын

how does it stack up against PMA-2500NE ?

@Tharbamar 3 жыл бұрын

@@marcusaurelius2988 Different Class.

@marcusaurelius2988 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar you think they ll offer it worldwide?

@Tharbamar 3 жыл бұрын

@@marcusaurelius2988 I do not think so.

@marcusaurelius2988 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar thank you! What is my next best option then ? Pma2500ne? Or is there a more powerful Denon you could recommend?

@hoanghai2k 4 жыл бұрын

never go wrong with this monster... My dad had a PMA 1090DG for so long and we still love it

@exif6839 3 жыл бұрын

I’m pleased with my Yamaha A-S2100. This amp works really fine with my Speakers Heissmann Acoustics DXT-MON. A perfect match at all. Front end is an older MacBook Pro connected by usb to a modified Benchmark DAC2.

@alishaheedmuhamad 4 жыл бұрын

Night and day between this amp and your other Denon. You have now entered another league in term of sound quality. Happy for you I am. Happy listening to you Sir.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alishaheedmuhamad 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar You re welcome Sir

@alishaheedmuhamad 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar BTW what cartridge do you use on your TT? MC or MM.? I can.t wait to listen to a LP demo with the Denon's phonostage. Denon's photostages have good reputation so I expect great things from the one installed in your big toy.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

I’m using all MC cartridges DL80 for casual listening, DL301mii or DL103R for musical enjoyment.

@alishaheedmuhamad 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar Love the DL 103. I have mine stock so far but I plan to have it re-tipped at some point by Soundsmith with a shibata type stylus to see if I get even greater definition.

@Skyshakerrrr 3 жыл бұрын

I got the PMA-110 and it's an amazing amplifier congratulations on you're beast of an amplifier well worth it. I suppose,I'm very ,very happy with mine.

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 4 жыл бұрын

For Denon, even their entry level amp's workmanship are very good

@motorhead16 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, even PMA800NE build quality and sound quality is very impressive for the price.

@82ivaylo 4 жыл бұрын

@@TharbamarI have two pma 720ae, It's very good amplifier for the money.

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 4 жыл бұрын

PMA 600NE is very affordable and load full of functions, DAC, Bluetooth

@royaustin5022 4 жыл бұрын

@@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi So good that it's hard to find it in stock. Always sold out.

@kartickgrover 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Tharbamar on making this purchase!! Kudos to your efforts of putting this content out. Phenomenal idea to give a glimpse straightaway regarding 50 hours worth of burn-in!! I must say there is a night and day difference between the before/after clips. It feels like a different amp altogether even just after 50 hours!! Sound seemed relaxed and staging seemed to have gotten bigger in comparison.Good signs...

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Shaken_AND_Stirred 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and very informing. I see that the only two illuminated volume units (PMA SX1 and PMA SX11) were for the Japanese market only, hence the step down transformer that you have to use for 100V spec. It’s just a stunning integrated amp. Thanks again!

@petermartin9494 4 жыл бұрын

I have listened to a lot of youtube videos with stereo equipment, some with B&W speakers, but this is honestly the first time I like the sound from B&W speakers. Great setup, great room and great video, thank you for sharing.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@olaniyi570 4 жыл бұрын

Yes burn in is very real despite what some people say. Denon has the longest burn in period of any amp ive ever ussd. I have a PMA-A100. Also that Marantz player is good but the matching Denon will bring it up to another level

@nicoras8803 Жыл бұрын

From an industrial engineer, what does burning in to you mean. Switching something on for a period of time before using it? That is not burning in anything at all, it may find what is known as infant mortality. In other words, it conks in after a few hours of being energised for a while. I take it that you burn in your new computer as well, so maybe it would make less spelling errors in those first few days. Do you burn in your kettle in case it over boils water, or your watch in case it tells the wrong time for the first couple of days. This audio foolery has no end to it. The stuff that you believe as gospel is not worth being written down.

@Ensignpeak 7 ай бұрын

I'm about to receive a PMA A100 bought 2nd hand. I owned the 2000IVR for many years and enjoyed it until it died. From listening to samples online the PMA A100 appears to be a setup up from the 2000IVR even though they are obviously basically the same amp.

@maikeru303 3 жыл бұрын

In my case, I used the preamp SC-11S1 with two power amps, two main speakers, and two pioneer super woofers. A weight is fixed to the back of the unit for the main speaker and super woofer to eliminate the blurring of the unit, and conversely to repel it forward. The localization is so good that it is unthinkable with commercially available speakers, and the sound comes out in front. The super woofer can be raised to 20Hz without violence by adding an equalizer.Good sound and the best memories.

@stevefick3919 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! Nice unit. I still have my PMA-720 from around 1990. It still performs flawlessly. Denon makes really nice gear. It's now my garage amp. (My new stuff is all PS Audio now).

@motorhead16 3 жыл бұрын

I also am a Denon user. How's the PS audio gear? Does Paul have right when he brags so much about his products? I was thinking getting into thit brand, but i don't know what to say.

@nicoras8803 Жыл бұрын

From bad to worse I guess, but your choice I suppose.

@markphilpot4981 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a delicate presentation! How intimate those mini tube chimes came in on that second song. This is a lovely integrated amp! How sweet this sounds! Enjoy!👍🏻👏👏👏

@calaf_725 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing amplifier. They should be selling this worldwide not just Japan.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, they should but it'll be expensive outside of Japan but I doubt it, Denon is most dominant brand in their home ground and these kind of amps are dying breed anyway around the world.

@JasonCarlile 4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a 6 CD set of Yao Si Ting... thanks for putting her on the video!

@Wooster77 4 жыл бұрын

I watched this on my LG TV, with audio coming from my 12 year old Denon AVR and Elac UB5s. Sounded great!

@tonygradisa1280 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video! This amp looks serious piece of equpiment. Simple design, not much buttons, no tone control...that's the way I like it.

@primejudicator7817 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I still wish it had VU meters and tone controls as media recording quality unfortunately isn't always up to par.

@DKH83 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I have ever witness a difference as a result of burn in. Thanks mate.

@orronoco524 4 жыл бұрын

I saw it on some ads but no idea until see on your video that this amp is so huge!

@chirpingbluebird 4 жыл бұрын

A very good video on unboxing. The build quality is super hi end. the best part of the video is the before and after 50 hours. The out of the box amp sounded slightly bright and lean, and kind of harsh(not irritating). After 50 hours it sounded very bold, smooth and authoritative. A great amp to buy and its am sure will outperform any other hi end brand in any price bracket. More important, I am a big fan of made in Japan hi end audio gear.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ravi.

@panblue43 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice amp! The speaker terminals as same as Marantz pm7005-8005 and other mid and high class amps... Denon&Marantz are the best! (now 1 company)

@atulnsingh 4 жыл бұрын

Wow ! You are a hard working and methodical soul ! Appreciation And what a sound this amp is creating - simply magical 👌

@michaelmityok1001 4 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for the sound analysis and the impact of the step down transformer!

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

I will have to postponed the purchased of the speaker that I'm going use with this amp due to many crazy things going on around the world, my evaluation will be base on what I have in hand. Thanks

@michaelmityok1001 4 жыл бұрын

What speakers are you buying?

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmityok1001 I was looking at KEF Reference 1 and Harbeth 30.2 and some TAD in used.

@michaelmityok1001 4 жыл бұрын

KEF R1 i heard a few times in different rigs, very good, and can go loud without distortion

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

I will be trying them out in the future, thanks

@bertramlefarge69 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 'roughing it' with a PMA-1500ae which i love, you can hear the family resemblance. Denon integrateds are superb, from the PMA-350 up, just engage the 'Direct' button for audio nirvana :)

@zham-bt6xr 4 жыл бұрын

me also having some of Yao Si Ting albums.....both of her tracks played in the video were among my favourites....amazing voice....btw, congratulations for owning Denon

@alainduquenois3812 Жыл бұрын

Votre amplificateur denon c'est un monstre de pur puissance et de plaisir d ecoute

@zulfi1969 3 ай бұрын

@Tharbamar:I loved your review when I first saw it couple of years back, but today I received my SX11 delivery. What I have expereinced today when I first turned on the unit - it started making continual click noise then shuts down. I have already sent an email to the supplier but still appreciate your prudent advice. Thank you (My Set Up: PMA SX11 (NEW), Sony Hap Z1ES, Denon DCD 520 AE, Focal 726, plus a cassette player and Turntable, step down transformer)

@Tharbamar 3 ай бұрын

Are you in the U.S.?

@zulfi1969 3 ай бұрын

@@Tharbamar I am in the UK. The transformer I am using is Bronson ++ (Input Voltage 110V-120V or 220V-240V Output Output 110V-120V or 220V-240V), however it says continuous Working Capacity : 400 Watt. Thank you so much!

@Tharbamar 3 ай бұрын

@@zulfi1969 Hi it needs transformer with minimum 1000W capacity. I use this amzn.to/4bxnJj6

@zulfi1969 3 ай бұрын

@@Tharbamar Thank you ao much!

@zulfi1969 2 ай бұрын

Hi Tharbamar, my amp blown out yesterday after I plugged it in with a new transformer (which gave 125v instread of 100v). I am so sad after waiting that long to save money and now all went in vein. Since I bought from an individual in Japan who is reluctant to support me and also I dont know if any professional is familiar with Japanese model. I contacted Denon in the UK, they said to contact Denon in Japan and when i spoke to Denon in Japan, they said they cant help since the item in outside of Japan. Sorry for writing a lot to you. I believe you are the expert to give me some guideline or advise. So sorry I know this is not relevant to the comment section here. Thank you

@teddyruxspin8480 Жыл бұрын

That's one thing I like about the Japanese , their passion for stereo hi fi and they care about their name

@stevenzhou925 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats! I also just received mine a couple of days ago. I brought it blindly too but I know I can’t go wrong with any JDM only models. Mine is paired with B&W PM1 and Sonus Faber Concertino and so far I’m very impressed with the sound and power. As for the MM stage, I actually switched back to my own phono preamp after tried the built in one for a few hours. Built in phono stage is very smooth but maybe just my ears are so used to my own phono preamp which is more open and more dynamic. My turntable is Marantz tt15s1 with Nagaoka MP110. I’m looking forward to hear your impressions on the phono stage too.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Great choice, the phonostage needs to run-in for about 50+hours to bring the true sound signature. Thanks

@sbalu4 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous look and incredible sound. Congrats my friend.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Ensignpeak 7 ай бұрын

I guess it depends on what someone considers 'night and day' but there obviously is a difference between out of the box and 50 hours. It sounds more organic and musical after the 50 hours but definitely not unpleasant in any way out of the box.

@kcg7861 Жыл бұрын

The best simply the Best. Great to get a product that's designed and engineered and manufactured in the same country 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

@bloodcarver913 2 жыл бұрын

The sound really matured at the 50 hrs mark. Got rid of the shrill upper portion. Sound more coherent and fluid after the 50.

@johnsweda2999 4 жыл бұрын

Looks nice you impressed by it compared to the old one much difference in sound between the two. You should run an earth wire to your speaker stands and and your rack they look metal posts and get a 2-inch concrete slab on the bottom shelf will help a lot and fill the posts of the rack with sound

@juanmartin8121 4 жыл бұрын

Muy buen equipo,denon para mi tiene un sonido muy calido de gran calidad y matices.gracias por compartilo y ha disfrutarlo.Un saludo desde España.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias.

@matzeflamingos 4 жыл бұрын

A huge different between 'out of box' and after burning in

@juliangst 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice amp! I'm looking forward to get a PMA 1600NE as my next amp

@motorhead16 4 жыл бұрын

For what speakers would you want to use this amp? I had it for couple of weeks and maybe i can give you a clue...🙂

@juliangst 4 жыл бұрын

@@motorhead16 Kef R100

@motorhead16 4 жыл бұрын

@@juliangst this amp is more than enough for these speakers! Is also made in Japan (at least in Europe), with decent craftmanship for the price. :D

@juliangst 4 жыл бұрын

@@motorhead16 I also considered getting the Yamaha S1100 but its 500€ more and doesn't perform that much better as far as I know. And the Denon also has a decent build in DAC

@motorhead16 4 жыл бұрын

@@juliangst i actually listened to it using the dac and is a very good dac. I don't like Yamaha sound, it may be a little more powerfull, but lacks the musicality and sweetness. I don't like neutral analytical soud. For the price, i try to find something better than Denon, but i didn't succeded. I returned it because i had some serious standfloors and the Denon didn't had power to drive them. And sometimes if you don't have enough power, you loose a lot from music.

@klaymoon1 2 жыл бұрын

I think that's good sound. Driving B&W is harder than it looks.

@gnd144 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the heavy beast has arrived!

@JingoLoBa57 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Tharbamar how exciting. Especially such an unknown amp outside Japan.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

I was going for 507uxII but I was a bit hesitant to spend that much for knowing whats inside and not big fan of VU meters, thanks

@bs11100010 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar what is wrong with the inside of the 507?

@vicg5323 4 жыл бұрын

can't wait to have a comparison between this and Yamaha AS2100, which I hear is now discontinued. Yamaha is now selling separates at 10K for Pre amp and 10K for power amp, Yikes.

@BigFarm_ah365 4 жыл бұрын

And they are identical to the A-S3000, just two pieces, crazy. I've seen a few A-S3000 at $3500, which is a steal. I remember hearing that the "5000" separates were essentially identical to the 3000

@wisatamalam9608 3 жыл бұрын

Very clear & without noise but not sick 🤔 perfect!!!

@cameronkrause4712 3 жыл бұрын

I guess everyone has their favorites- it puzzles me why these high end Denons do not get more love in North America. I recently bought the Denon Pma 1600ne and it has just knocked my socks off- I could not find anything in its price range that comes close to its real world performance.

@Tharbamar 3 жыл бұрын

Main reason is they don’t want to pay for marketing because they believe in their work, know how and resources are better than any other brands with over hundred years of experience. They are the biggest hifi manufacturer in the world to be proud of I guess.

@haroldbriones8529 4 жыл бұрын

After you played the first time Iwas imagining your reaction hearing those too bright sound, I was like oh my god he's discouraged, but then another one after 50hrs and its a sunshine.lol Congrats!

@looqischmidt536 4 жыл бұрын

I need that monster!! I have same amplifier as his old Denon on Infinity R90.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

PMA2000 series is sleeper keeper, all you need to maintain is input selector switch with CAIG contact cleaner.

@chirpingbluebird 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar I use the quick Dry CRC contact cleaner.

@kinggodzilla7647 4 жыл бұрын

If your transformer has a voltmeter, I am sure you will see it fluctuate during peak music transient. Your transformer needs to work in tandem with capacitors to stabilize the required voltage.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

It will only dip when the amp is turn on, after that it'll be rock solid when internal power supply have 100% of current with adequate and sufficient enough step down transformer, external transformer do not need to work with capacitors inside the amplifiers because it has own transformer inside of the amp.

@manFromPeterborough 2 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar Have you thought about finding a suitable 240v internal transformer to go inside the Denon so to negate having a SD supply

@1999zrx1100 4 жыл бұрын

I’m into McIntosh gear but have to admit that Denon not only looks great but from here it sure sounds like it has a nice warm tube sound that lets you listen for hours without the fatigue. Wish I knew how much that Beauty was. Looks very expensive. Enjoy 😎

@1999zrx1100 4 жыл бұрын

Just found the price in Canada. Just over $6,000. 😱 No wonder it’s so nice. 😎

@nicoras8803 Жыл бұрын

God, what is a nice warm tube sound, please explain. You have no idea what you are talking about.

@ZVM600 Жыл бұрын

Hello. You probably listened to hegel h390. How does it compare to Denon SX11? Thank you.

@amirjubran1845 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like it shares a lot of components with the Marantz line. It's probably made in the same factory. The SX1 Limited looks really nice but will probably be less flexible with what speakers you can use with it. Congrats man, amp looks and sounds great.

@nikosun000 4 жыл бұрын

Marants switched to D class))

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

@Amir Jubran, actually they do not, totally different design unless we're talking about nuts and bolts. Designed by two different teams and different head design engineers and sound managers, even speaker binding posts are not the same, thanks

@BigFarm_ah365 4 жыл бұрын

You sound really excited. There's no replacement for a heavy transformer/ amplifier. I got the 2nd from top Yamaha integrated A-S2100. I could never run one of those empty boxes with a class D module inside

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Same here, class d modules are good for multi purpose but overall sound quality is not for everyone.

@Drackleyrva 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!! Why doesn't Denon sell this in the US?? I would seriously consider buying this.

@joaquinbarreto9398 2 жыл бұрын

This thing sounds incredible.

@SuperMatrix59 4 жыл бұрын

I like the dampened space behind the speakers

@rega1039 4 жыл бұрын

Wow more than 100k views. congrats sir tharbamar! You’re the man more power and god bless! Stay safe

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@afsinismailmerdan4245 4 жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful amp, we're waiting for demos :)

@geared4me184 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the official review

@amitlahiri5657 4 жыл бұрын

Just amazing.. This amp has some power. Love you test tracks as well. Can you please share a playlist in Spotify if possible. Love from India 🇮🇳❤️

@nicoras8803 Жыл бұрын

How can you tell this amp has some power? Silly statement!

@Grinsky174 Жыл бұрын

качество высокого уровня даже через ютуб слышно,denon этот шедевр усилитель!!!

@Jacknjellify531. 4 жыл бұрын

Looks very Classy ! & it’s a beast, love the musicality, def sounded less harsher after 50 hrs..& I’m guessing it will get better with more hours, the smell i guess is what they call a burn in ( literally) Is the step down giving the adequate voltage ? Waiting for your full review on this.. keep us posted.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@musiconvinylisbetter.1449 2 жыл бұрын

Musicality? Can an amp be musical?

@sugarcherokee5087 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Congrats‼︎! I'm using the same amplify too. It's really really nice amplify. I was surprised because it is a product sold only in Japan. The denon sound of this grade is very nice👍🏼✨ that it is one of the best in this grade amplifier in Japan.

@panda93940 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tharbamar. This amp sound good to me even I listened from the tv. I am sure the sound will be much better in real. I really like you name the music you play in the video. 👍

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike.

@nyxsplitter7168 4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful amp.My integrated amp is one of your listed amps to demo.And I’m not telling which one.But if I had another chance I would not mind getting this. I like silver amp.It has a retro look.Goodluck on this one . Can’ not wait to hear your critics.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Can I guess?

@nyxsplitter7168 4 жыл бұрын

Tharbamar go ahead.Take a guess.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

I think you have AS3000.

@nyxsplitter7168 4 жыл бұрын

Tharbamar lol.hahaha...beats me how you guessed that....you must have a crystal ball hiding somewhere.lol...you are good!

@nyxsplitter7168 4 жыл бұрын

😄

@Adrianek81 3 жыл бұрын

i love denon products,i own mini hifi RCD M39 with dali zensor speakers and i love it,sound is outstsnding,great amp my friend😁✌️

@viperboi4149 4 жыл бұрын

How does this Denon compares to your parasound from some ago when it comes to sound clarity,coloring etc...

@emuzaurus 4 жыл бұрын

super sound! Good. I have Denon PMA-SA1 - also very good sound, best the best.

@SuperMatrix59 4 жыл бұрын

Demons are built like beasts even my old CD player is a beast.

@akifyank111 Жыл бұрын

I am from İstanbul..Thank you very much for video.Amazing sharing, the sound is the real "High End" ...!

@Toogoodtobetrue458 4 жыл бұрын

Looks super great and sounds superb. Congratulations!

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@tothemax324 4 жыл бұрын

Not what you know but who you know, nice amp man congrats 👍

@axxxxman 4 жыл бұрын

The Japanese always keep their best stuff to themselves. Shame they don't offer it in a US version. I heard a difference after the 50 hrs break in on the second song. I would still like to see this agains the Yamaha, I think it would be a very good comparison.

@augustusnojadera3228 4 жыл бұрын

Normally how long need to break in new integrated amplifier?

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

@@augustusnojadera3228 500+hours will be average.

@colanitower 3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps a trade. Lockheed-Martin F-22 air superiority for Japan and Denon PMA-SX11 sound superiority for the US 😁😉

@briancampbell7712 Жыл бұрын

These would probably be considered a collectible since they were only sold in Japan...🎵🎶

@fabrisony7729 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I had old Denon gold S10 components, they sounded beautifully, warm and enveloping. I can imagine how sweet must SX11 sound!! For instance, did you have chance to compare it to my other favorites i.e. Esoteric f05 and Marantz pm10?

@82ivaylo 4 жыл бұрын

Marantz PM10 is class D amplifier. Class D sound is different than class A, AB amps to me. I don t know anything about Esoteric.

@djaxe32 4 жыл бұрын

Wow the thing is massive! Im sitting here with my PMA 520AE which is still ok for me :D

@motorhead16 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same one 😂

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@vicg5323 4 жыл бұрын

Denon, always had a sweet sound. Very nice demo.

@parvezshaikhul 4 жыл бұрын

I am happy for you Bro nice to see you excited again and making us excite as well. Any reason for not opting SX1 other than cost.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

I talked to some friends in Japan(also advice me not to keep Luxman 505uxII), they even went to audition it for me a few months back when everything was stable, my friends said SX-11 sound quality is comparable in every bit with SX1 except SX1 have edge on female voices and micro details but advantages to SX11 is bass control and power when they audition with TAD R1, thanks

@parvezshaikhul 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar Your R&D needs to be appreciated when you evaluated so many brands like ESOTERIC,Luxman,Accuphase etc. Wise choice between SX1 and SX11. SX1 is Statement piece Though.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

@@parvezshaikhul Yes it is a statement piece but I want more power, although I know Denon always rated their Hifi amps lower than actual outputs, for the price to performance SX11 is hard to beat, one of the famous audio critic in Japan stated that this SX11 may be one of the master piece in Denon history. Thanks

@82ivaylo 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful amplifier! Japanese quality!

@RockCity1111 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a beautiful piece !!

@sergev9043 4 жыл бұрын

If you rename "After 50 hours" to "PS Audio" you will get comments like in previous video: denon is livelier, like in jazz club, depth and musicality, voice has better separation, lively and airy etc. ))

@wemustgo 4 жыл бұрын

Placebo effect

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

It's the truth though, it just full and thick sound.

@jo1512 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Video

@metalmaniac4130 4 жыл бұрын

looks very nice good luck with it

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@net_news 4 жыл бұрын

not my cup of tea but congratulations, that beast is a beauty!!

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bs11100010 4 жыл бұрын

What is your cup of tea? This ticks a lot of boxes for me.

@net_news 4 жыл бұрын

@@bs11100010 tubes

@wisatamalam9608 3 жыл бұрын

Focus trebel & voice but perfect!!! Very clear but balanced 😅 This Denon very good more than my AIWA 😅👍🏿

@maikeru303 3 жыл бұрын

The PMA-SX11 has good localization, but the sound does not spread, so please listen to the Marantz amplifier. At this price, you can enjoy a sound that is several times better if you separate it than if you listen to it in the pre-main.

@Tharbamar 3 жыл бұрын

Have you listened to them in your room?

@georgesmith5598 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always great to watch. As a Denon lover, I'd love to know your thoughts on the Denon PMA1600NE. Have you ever tried it?

@Tharbamar 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, a friend is using it with Harbeth P3ESR which sounded very good together, 1600NE is neutral sounding amplifier with very good build just need to pair with right speakers. Thank you.

@georgesmith5598 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar I’m considering either Rega rx1 , quad s2 or proac tablette 10s. I will let you know how I get on :) don’t stop the good work 👍

@rv1251 3 жыл бұрын

Great amp i like yr old denon too,congrats ,great vid thx

@srinimohanbabu3539 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mate, Great setup and clean sound. Can you please review Monitor Audio speaker's? I have seen you never reviewed this brand. Thanks for the great reviews.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

I will do in the future, thanks

@joesmith6524 4 жыл бұрын

U DID A COUPLE OF JBLS WITH THAT SYSTEM!

@machtschnell7452 4 жыл бұрын

Bowers & Wilkins, I think. Only a two way speaker, but high quality it seems.

@mzondi1970 3 жыл бұрын

Great argument for those that don't believe there is a break-in. I was wondering what would you charge to make a pair of 10 ft speaker cables? I was just wondering if it would be a better route than buying all the material I'm not real good at wiring anyway

@Tharbamar 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I do not sell cables.

@sunand777 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats for this beast, i think it will be your permanent amp :)

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I’m hoping that as well, thanks

@akuma7238 4 жыл бұрын

Sound very similar to adcom gfa5500.. Sickly smooth after burn in...

@liuthaju 4 жыл бұрын

superb compare Your Last Denon(Black one)

@metaljoe9088 2 жыл бұрын

A gear i can only dream of

@srinivaskattunga7778 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Tharbamar, Please suggest best match speakers for DENON PMA 2500 NE Amp

@MrGfunk215 6 ай бұрын

Wow! What a difference!

@haris525 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! How are you using it in the US? I want to buy some vintage equipment from japan but almost all of it is 100V. I can use a step down transformer but people have told me it’s not a good idea.

@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын

@haris javed, Step down transformer is not bad idea, it can even give you better sound if you use the right one, even highly sophisticated medical equipments uses step down transformers. Most people don't have actual experience, by the way what they thinks is bad about step down transformer? in the U.S. all of our homes electrical current is from step down transformers.

@haris525 4 жыл бұрын

Tharbamar yes that’s what I thought as well, our homes actually get very high voltage to 240v to eventually 120v.

@menfallinloveandwomenmakeplans 2 жыл бұрын

Why are you connecting to both output sockets in your transformer? I am not techy. In USA I thought you would connect to one input, 120v and connect to only one output socket, 100v for your Denon amp.

@Tharbamar 2 жыл бұрын

One is 120 and other is 100, I’m connecting low power disc player to 120 for better isolation.