Review: The almost too good to be true $399 Denon PMA-600NE integrated amp

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The Audiophiliac is taken aback by the new Denon amp, usa.denon.com/us/product/hifi...
Specs
Output power 8 Ohm (20 Hz - 20 kHz, T.H.D. 0.07%)
45 W
Output power 4 Ohm (1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.7%)
70 W
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.02 %
Bluetooth
Input Sensitivity: MM
2.5 mV / 47 kohm
Signal to Noise Ratio: MM/MC
84 dB / -
Input Sensitivity: High level
110 mV / 30 kohms
Signal to Noise Ratio: High level
105dB
Treble Control
± 8 dB at 10 kHz
Bass Control
± 8 dB at 100 Hz
Available Colours: Black / Premium Silver
o / o
Metal Front Panel
o
Power Consumption in W
185
Standby Consumption in W
0.3
Auto Power Off
o
Remote Control
RC-1234
System Remote Function
o
Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H) in mm
434 x 308 x 121
Weight in kg
6.8
Carton Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H) in mm
520 x 370 x 207
Carton Weight (inc. product) in kg
8.1
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@auwilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Steve! I don't know much about the audio world, but your channel makes comparing products and getting a solid idea of what I want to purchase easy.

@nicholasmanolaros2290 4 жыл бұрын

Steve, yet another engaging and informative review without a trace of snobbery. I first discovered you on cnet and remain impressed by your approach --good audio doesn't have to break the bank.

@tonygalli6986 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Guttenberg should win an audiophile industry "lifetime achievement" award.

@charleedollens8609 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely...

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!

@airtow6766 4 жыл бұрын

I vote for that!!!

@mrcatfishjohnson 4 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@Dankzzz 4 жыл бұрын

Agree!!!

@motorradmike 4 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable review of the so very affordable Denon and your playlist. Thanks, Steve!

@scottstuit9305 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. I am still using my Denon PMA-680 integrated amp daily since 1991. Never even serviced. I just added a Denon DRM-500 Cassette Deck from the same build year for $35. Love my vintage Denon system. Looking for a tuner next.

@Dankzzz 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Steve, I was waiting for this Denon review.. :)

@rjs1035 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Really dig your approach and style, more from a listener's perspective instead of a sound engineer. Thanks for your valued insight!

@Sikansen 4 жыл бұрын

Ordered one today. Very excited.

@fabijangrgevcic8684 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward for the CD rewie and I like this rewiev, keep going man 👍

@1drible 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased it and I love it, thank you Steve

@jetstreamsurfer1 4 жыл бұрын

been considering getting this amp .... thanks for the review.

@carlosbauza1139 4 жыл бұрын

It's great to see Denon scoring with their electronics! They consistently score with their DL-103 series of "broadcast" phono cartridges! Still selling strong after 50-plus years!

@NickP333 4 жыл бұрын

Great review of what seems to be a more than nice amp especially for the price. I liked the fact that you tried it with 3 different spkrs and gave your impressions of each. I agree that the LS50’s are a sexy set of spkrs. Thank you, Steve!

@guitarslinger16 2 жыл бұрын

I just got mine about a week ago and it really sounds amazing with my hersey iv's. This review really helped in my decision.

@JD_and_TheBanned 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting review! Especially appreciate the three speaker comparison.

@zvonimirtosic6171 2 ай бұрын

The "review" of "what exactly"? Did you ever see a product reviewed in this video, handled by this man? There are many reviewers that "review" audio products, but with no product in sight next to them, nor photos or videos showing they REALLY handling the product … how do we know their "reviews" are not works of fiction? They may be making it up as they go.

@stkenno8758 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got this amp hooked up to a pair of mission QX-2 speakers. For the all in cost the sound is incredible

@jeromemckenna7102 4 жыл бұрын

I love seeing positive reviews on affordable audio gear.

@seb250cr 3 жыл бұрын

Agree ! Because too often Audiofools think that affordable means necessarily bad sounding gear !

@zvonimirtosic6171 2 ай бұрын

@mikelove9832 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for Your Help an Time ! Straight Ahead

@cameronkrause4712 3 жыл бұрын

you get to the point a lot faster than most reviewers- i like that

@jlmain5777 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Good to know your thoughts on this affordable piece. Really interesting that you liked the Denon/LS50 marriage.

@balihgdah9968 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for showing quick pics of the equipment, I’m a visual learner!

@spunkthecombo 4 жыл бұрын

Man your channel is like therapy, thank you so much!

@nasskhan4543 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a Denon Pma 1510 ae 9 years ago. Its excellent . It powers my Imf Tsl50. Denon is underrated.

@juanbento5748 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. One of the best amps under $500

@DirtyCityMick 4 жыл бұрын

I bough it on Steve's recommendation and I can say that it drives my Magnapan mmgs fabulously.

@shanec6664 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of getting one is it worth it ?

@RP-ms7lu 9 ай бұрын

You have a gifted ear and great knowledge of sound. Your reviews are straight and easy to understand. You praise the quality of sound irrespective of price !

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@bg45420 4 жыл бұрын

About 25 years ago. I bought a used Denon PMA 300V. I still have it. It has been a great little amp. No bells and whistles just a good 2 channel amp. I used it with a par of Optimus Mach II's. That little 60 watt amp would drive the Machs enough to irritate my neighbor's a few doors down.

@JukeboxAlley 4 жыл бұрын

Denon pma-501 integrated, one of the best looking and sounding amps I've ever owned.

@Guovssohas 4 жыл бұрын

I have the Denon pma-720ae amp and dcd-800ne cd player, love them!

@davidkosa 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, Steve.

@matthewharhai4039 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought this amp last night. Looking forward to setting it up with my Prime Bookshelf speakers and SVS SB-2000 Pro subwoofer.

@gerdytotheg6997 4 жыл бұрын

Great review as always Steve! Your Jonny Greenwood/"There Will Be Blood" discussion was right on point as well. I appreciate you highlighting the KEF's here. I hope you can review Totem's new line of speakers sometime and perhaps their new class D amp as well. My local dealer said they are waiting to sell out of the Totem Rainmakers before bringing in the new Totem Skylights. Here in Canada the Skylights look to be about 300 dollars less as well at about $1000 than the Rainmakers. If they are replacing the Rainmakers I am curious if they made some $1000 gems. If so, I might go with these for a dedicated music system I am going to build. I did a demo of the Kin Play powered speakers but found them a little sharp on the top (I am sensitive to metal tweeters sometimes) with my hard rock and metal albums. I was considering the LS50's, but they didn't seem to present my modern more aggressive music as well as it's other talents.

@dmartyn3809 4 жыл бұрын

LS50, Mies i100 integrated amp, Cambridge Dac Magic+. 42 wpc high current power from a class AB amp. DAC upsamples as well! Love it.

@myk1200s 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see DENON STEPING up there game!!!.... Especially in the affordable audio world 👍

@HansDelbruck53 2 жыл бұрын

their

@andersonboy620 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, you sound enthusiastic.

@dayfornight88 4 жыл бұрын

I recently picked up a Denon AVR x1500h .. I'm quite pleased built-in phono stage in it. I'm using energy 5.1e Tower speaker

@paulrandall7785 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, I had a PMA2000R for 20 years and it drove every speaker I've owned (6) with ease and had an easy, forgiving, almost tubelike sound. I finally upgraded to a Marantz PM14 but the Denon amps will always be an easy recommendation for me.

@z90012 2 жыл бұрын

Got this Steve on your review matched them with warfedale Evo 44s brilliant

@douglasphillips2079 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. As the owner of a full early 90’s Denon setup it is nice to see that they continue to make quality gear. Look forward to the CD player review.

@HareDeLune 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, except for that one amp they made in the early 90's that liked to catch on fire! For mass market stuff, though, they are one of the better sounding brands.

@XInfantryman 4 жыл бұрын

You are very interesting to listen to. You have quite an eccentric vibe. That's a good thing.

@1ambassodor 2 жыл бұрын

Great amp I purchased recently sound is great etc totally recommend

@NinetyNine678 4 жыл бұрын

Dude. Thanks so much for the "There Will Be Blood" soundtrack recommendation. I saw the movie but did not give much thought to the score. It's incredible.

@petervanvliet1961 4 жыл бұрын

Your sponsored en biassed by who feeds you. Denon mosfets are too bright in treble. Japan tuning is too clean and fatiique for europe consumers

@chadclemens9168 2 жыл бұрын

Shirt pulls in greens, and brown earth tones to help me celebrate my amplifier of the past year. Love this one. The shirt I mean.

@wallywal6139 4 жыл бұрын

I bought this amp just before the holidays then it promptly sold out everywhere. I just added the companion DVD player to replace my vintage one. So far I'm really liking it and so much more powerful than the succession of AV receivers it replaced. Waiting for the KEF LS50's to arrive that I ordered on the last day they were on sale plus some JBL Studio 530's that were also on sale. Time to audition new speakers to replace my Elac B6's which are nice but a bit lacking in certain areas for my tastes. My sub is an Elac Debut 2.0 3010 and I'm very happy with it. Thanks for the recommendations Steve!

@briank7061 4 жыл бұрын

any update on the result?

@alext2933 4 жыл бұрын

Interested to hear your thoughts on the Denon CD player, as recently bought one for my parents to replace their 20 year old unit. Keep up the great work Steve and the great shirts.

@agill2103 3 жыл бұрын

Great review steve.

@jonathanmoore8886 4 жыл бұрын

Like the look of this preamp

@gregc7314 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've been hoping you were going to review this. I saw it briefly in the background of one of your other reviews. Would be interested in how it pairs with the Forte III's.

@rhythmculturerecords1017 3 жыл бұрын

Great reviews! Getting this amp and the Klipsch 600M’s based on your videos! Will let you know what I think about that combo!

@luch1535 3 жыл бұрын

thoughts?

@rhythmculturerecords1017 3 жыл бұрын

@@luch1535 hello! I ended up getting the PMA800, which is just a step-up or one series newer. 439€ on Amazon in Spain. Love it. I am not experienced with audiophile equipment but I am a audio engineer and music producer and I really enjoy listening to music on this set up. I’ve got my Technic 1200M3D (1999) and it’s great 👌 I also picked up the Denon network player which is great too. Integrates with Spotify in a better way then anything I’ve ever connected to. Not trying to sell you on it, but 100% satisfied with my new setup. 👌 let me know what you get and how it works for you. Cheers!

@joerockme7485 4 жыл бұрын

NICE , I had YAMAHA CA 1000 KILLER !!!! Old NAD nice too ! .....I sold most high end back in the day 70's & 80's those were the days !!!! Good spec on the NAD .....ROCK ON !

@brandonarthurs3116 2 жыл бұрын

Ive just got the above amp and DCD600NE CD player,ive got the amp driving two acoustic 3050 speakers. Im a heavy metal fan and the sound quality of the different genres of metal is excellent,as each genre from power metal to death metal has different tones etc. The amp handles the tone changes very well,the bass and treble drivers also do their job well as you can hear the slight changes as you ajust bass and treble.

@elcasey Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that these two are great for metal! I listen to a very wide variety of music, but definitely a metal head in my heart. Thanks for sharing! About to pull the trigger on these two.

@Luis-eh1cf Жыл бұрын

It's good that I read your comment, it's been hard for me to see someone with my tastes, I'll finally be able to buy something that I know will work with heavy metal and death metal, thanks.

@mrcell61 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Guttenberg I am getting mine today via UPS. It is the first new (non garage sale! LOL) amplifier in over 35 years. I am very excited.

@philm6674 4 жыл бұрын

Big sigh... I’m starting a search to replace my 30 year old Denon DRA 635r. Kinda waffling with the idea of having it refurbished, but... Great review. So nice to hear Denon being talked about positivity again.

@andymill32 2 жыл бұрын

Have the pma 800ne and it is a great sounding unit too.

@trellusg 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you say “Hulu” 🙌🏽😋

@mkfmkf55 3 жыл бұрын

Denon has been making great integrateds for a long time. I've had a PMA-9000, PMA-520, PMA-2000IV & all were exceptional, especially for the money.

@marcdavis8842 4 жыл бұрын

Denon /Marantz have always made some of the very best Hi-fi gear out their for decades now either buget or semi - high end. I own semi hi-end Denon /Marantz gear my self and have so for years. Iv never known Denon or Marantz to make any such "dud" gear to be honest. I use a reference SA-15S1 CD/SACD Player it's 12 years old now but Iv taken absolutely great care of it and it still sounds as good as the day I spent £1300 on it I also own Denon X4100W was 3rd from top model back in 2015. All wired up using awesome Atlas Cables... Anyways fantastic video as always peace ✌️ out from West - London UK 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧

@MrNypdblue911 4 жыл бұрын

Steve I just love your enthusiasm and expertise for all things audio, long may you continue.... R E S P E C T......

@mazzysmusic 4 жыл бұрын

Greenwood’s score for the Phantom Thread is also fantastic.

@mag-wp6yt 4 жыл бұрын

Will check that out thanks. Love that score for There will be blood.

@andreasmoller9798 4 жыл бұрын

I have the pma 2500ne at home right now and its beast

@alanburnham9832 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the PMA-800, very happy with it!

@gordonhamilton727 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you are enjoying your great new amp......have you the 800 streamer to go with it?, and if so I would really appreciate your views.

@alanburnham9832 4 жыл бұрын

@@gordonhamilton727 No, I use an Audio Engine B1.

@gordonhamilton727 4 жыл бұрын

@@alanburnham9832 ok, thank you for your response.

@leeirwindrums2765 4 жыл бұрын

Steve is the Rich Roll of Audio 😂does anyone else see the similarities? Love the vids Steve thank you

@NoMoreRadioMyths 4 жыл бұрын

Cambridge Audio was blowing out their Topaz AM5 integrated for $100. Out of stock now but I got one and good sounding amps are more affordable than ever.

@michaelcruz7704 4 жыл бұрын

Cambridge, yeah it definitely sounds gorgeous but!... They're topaz CD player sucks when it comes to reading and playing CDs. And it frustrating coz the player sounds amazing but it cannot read CDs perfectly.

@olaniyi570 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I'm was hoping they would import the bigger/Higher end Denons such as the PMA-2500NE or higher but it doesn't look like that's going to happen

@Justwantahover 4 жыл бұрын

The combo of the Denon and the little KEFs with a REL sub would be about the best system you could listen to for the money.

@MrTmax74 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Steve, thank you. Always appreciate the enthusiasm

@Dankzzz 4 жыл бұрын

I've talked to my local Denon supplier. Denon has invested a lot and really pushed their Stereo and Avr department. They are aiming at the top.. all from their basic stuff that now costs abit more to their more expensive gear.. Denon when good can be perfect. I would more focus on what music you dig and what speakers you want to pair. This review is consensus and approval of theyr efforts.

@talibe801 4 жыл бұрын

Denon always had fantastic Amps,i sell Denon for more than 24 years,and they´re are wonderfull value for money.the new Pma 2500 integrated is great a sounding amp.Remember the old Denon PMA 6600A or 4400a monoblocs??'back in 1994 i had two pair´s of 6600a with B&W 801matrix in bi amp configuration,and they destroyed a Krell KSA 250(wich was my amp in that time)and costed 10 times more.

@Station2066 6 ай бұрын

Hey Steve, thank you. I am looking at the same amp. I think I'll go it. 🇦🇺

@TheAllMightyGodofCod 4 жыл бұрын

Japanese áudio is always very good for their price. I am using a simple Pioneer AV amplifier, nothing special... When I heard it at store I wasn't convinced and I was like "yeah... Tomorrow I will be returning it" but after arriving home, setting it up, let it calibrate withe MACC software and adjusting the cut off, it sounded very good, even with those basic AV kit speakers. I am sure a 5 or maybe 10 times more expensive Rega would sound better but for the price, the Japanese audio is amazingly good!

@james-xf1ox 4 жыл бұрын

I've got the Denon PMA 720ae, basically the same amp with a bit more power but no digital inputs, it's surprisingly good for £189, got it paired with mission mx4 floorstanders which I paid £169 for, yep I look for bargains, end of line stuff.

@tapmoron 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Steve (from the french riviera) I like your channel mostly because of your unique background in the field, and this even if our musical tastes differ substantially (sorry but i don t like "the Man on the Corner Album by Miles Davis", but we agree on many other genres or recordings). Since you gave a very positive review on this entry level Denon integrated I would loke to see you giving some review of higher end Denon integrated like the PMA1500 and PMA2000 (there are like 4 versions of it) those are from the late 90 till recently. And then you could look at recent models like the PM$1600 NE or PMA 2000 NE or the top current model which is the PMA 2500NE. Denon also has a even more high end series, i think it is the PSA1*. More generally you could consider reviewing devices made in Europe, Japan or China and also consider reviewing old stuff, you do so when you give advices about what to get for XXX bucks. I understand that rating second hand devices is uneasy beacause you cannot get the item to test for free, but well the cmmunity could try to support that or since New York is such a big city you could get music lovers to leand you electronic devices for testing (for loudspeakers it would be harder). I m planning to go and listen in a few shops, but before doing that you should have an idea of what you want to hear.

@krenkson 2 жыл бұрын

Have the PMA-720AE with Denon speakers.. but using them mostly for Denon headphones D7200 they sound amazing. Great product and thanks for review. All the best.

@bertramlefarge69 4 жыл бұрын

You can pick up a secondhand Denon PMA-1500 AE for an extra $100, which is a fantastic amplifier, same design too.

@Kupcho58 4 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on the bass and treble knobs. I'm so sick of a TONE knob or, worse yet, a push button series of common tone settings that are supposed to fit any room...they don't. And I grew up in the late 60s and early 70s, so I'm use to having those basic controls. What the heck are the designers of (most) modern equipment smoking? Not to mention decent loud speakers...usually 3 way setups with a control on the back so that you can dial in the perfect top end (or whatever). I still have an old Pioneer 12 band stereo equalizer I used with my old rig. It doesn't see much use anymore, but I refuse to let go of it. I run my music through my PA rig now. All digital music with a stereo 31 band EQ that allows me to tweak the sound as I like. I know...it's not AUDIOPHILE quality, but I'm an old musician and my ears aren't so picky anymore and the EQ allows me to find the sweet spot regardless. It seems that PROGRESS isn't always moving forward (although I'm pretty sure that it has something to do with giving us less for more money. GREED! It's the American way).

@BradReid 4 жыл бұрын

Cool, I've been using a Denon PMA-800NE (with a pair of P3ESRs) and wondered how it might stack up for you. $800 Canadian. I don't have a very big frame of reference, but I figured it was decent. Now I know it is.

@ArlenMoulton2 4 жыл бұрын

It looks like they've got one of their old 90s amps and thrown all the modern features at it, neat!

@jeffsloane8628 4 жыл бұрын

If there was ever a video to mention and compare to the NAD amp you use as a reference, this was it.

@fessellsahmed2587 4 жыл бұрын

The Bluetooth on top of the amazing sound of the Denon is all you need.

@zaoria123 4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that you will be reviewing the Denon DCD600NE. Any chance you have heard or will be reviewing the Denon DCD1600NE?

@audioman6007 3 жыл бұрын

Denon 800 series is great for the money, 50w per channel amp @ 8ohms, no Bluetooth because there is a streamer to go with it, no sub out, but it doesn't need one, and to round it off there is a 800 series cd player, can have all 3 for around £1000 in the UK.

@laarakus9213 3 жыл бұрын

i pair this with the focal's chorus 716 sounds amazing with a lot of details, missing things are bluetooth ldac aptx... and dsd.

@xstensl8823 4 жыл бұрын

i was a guest of a famous composer in Vail and he had Denon.

@nunofernandes4501 4 жыл бұрын

I bet the DCD-600NE disc spinner will also be very good. I've had a Denon DCD-685 CD player for years and I assure you I'll only buy another one when it dies. Or when I can afford something in the 1000+ price range.

@Grommet2007 4 жыл бұрын

I still have my old Denon PMA 25O II amp that I purchased years ago while I was in the UK. Nice bit of kit. The output specs don't sound impressive (25W x 2 into 8 ohms), but paired with my Mission 751s, it was more than enough for my needs.

@shawnhudson3735 4 жыл бұрын

I smashed the thumbs up button before I heard the There will be blood sound track reference. Amen (religious reference pun intended of course) on that movie appreciation, I totally agree it's one my favorite modern movies, please people watch this incredible movie and take it all in. Steve you have a keen sense of taste in many areas, thank you.

@soulnik 4 жыл бұрын

You had me at "Preamp outputs." Thanks for the review.

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I messed up, no pre outs.

@AromaFrank 3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac it does say it has a “pre out”

@EzeeLinux 3 жыл бұрын

High end detail? I got bit by a cheap Piooneer that has no high end at all... It just sorta rolls off at 7 k.... I'm looking for sparkle. :)

@genez429 3 жыл бұрын

It was not mentioned, but I noticed the Denon printed on the front 3:11 the words.. "Advanced - High Current Amplifier." That may explain why it sounds so good.

@weeverob 3 жыл бұрын

Omitted was built in DAC and phono pre-amp

@kkoller8952 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, Love your videos but I wish you would show the equipment you are reviewing in use in your actual setup in your listening room. Thx. Kris K

@andreaszetterqvist4272 4 жыл бұрын

I was about to give up on my LS50, I’ve tried a million amps(how it feels) last attempt was PS Audio Stellar stack(StellarGain Cell + s300), didn’t like it and waaaay to big. Then I watch this review again after buying the Edifier S3000PRO to replace them. So went down to the local shop and picked up the Denon, now I finally happy with the LS50. What an nice improvement over the Emotive BasX A100. Thank you Steve, keep rocking❤️

@andrewtamblyn2191 3 жыл бұрын

How did you find the S3000 Pro (active) speakers compared to the Denon LS50 combo ? Thanks JB

@sc0or 3 жыл бұрын

A difference between $400 Denon and $4000 one is in few capacitors that lower high freq gain. This is well known way to "give a reason" of high prices in case of Denon.

@chrisbarnhart2032 4 жыл бұрын

Steves waving hands need the lifetime achievement award... :) love his enthusiasm.. it matches mine

@andywrollo2915 3 жыл бұрын

I wish there was somewhere I could hear it. Mind you. I just got a Marantz pm6000 uk. Didn't much like it at first but now it sounds phenomenal to me. 👍👍♥️

@itsmorphed6416 3 жыл бұрын

Was there a break in period on the marantz ? Cheers

@SLKAMG1 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. I have the Denon AVC-A1xva from new. A 50kg monster of an integrated home theater amp and I never had any complaints except the HDMI input board went broke after 5 years of service. That seems a bit ridiculous. It’s also so complicated to program that most Denon dealers refuse to even come close to the thing. But the sound is ...WOW!

@aristidesmontesinos3058 4 жыл бұрын

great thank you

@maximelogier1276 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Guttenburg, thanks for this review. This denon amp is definetly in my short list with the marantz p5005. I was hesitating between getting the denon with this analog mode(because i mostly listen to analog sources) or get the purely analog marantz amp. So my question is : what do you think about this analog mode on the denon? And how do you describe the sound of the denon for a jazz playback? Thank you. Peace from France

@jimshaw899 4 жыл бұрын

I bought one (Amazon is the only place I could find). I've been looking for this since I got my Klipsch 600M's. It ticks all my needs: MM input (because I have a high output MC) 4 ohm power (in case I change speakers someday) Built in DAC (for streaming music, but I don't see a USB port. Will I still need my Modi?) Coax input (until I upgrade my CD deck) Remote control (my amp will be hard to access) Sub output (cuz I got one) Preamp outputs (for future honkin' amp... if they work with the volume control) Tone controls (because I like them, especially for some old poorly mastered vinyl) Bluetooth (maybe I'll use it, maybe not) Class AB (because I am not quite ready for class D due to distrust of component life) And, the price fits with the newer paradigm of audio of considerable quality but not bank-breaking cost. Right now, I'm looking at you, Denon CD deck. Why should I have to pay thousands for a "king's clothes" DAC?

@jimshaw899 4 жыл бұрын

Update - after a month: The Denon is doing it. The built in DAC is doing very well with my DVD (CD for me) drive using the SPDIF coax input. It is an obvious improvement over the player's built-in audio. The MM input is very quiet and works well with my Denon DL-110 high output MC cartridge. (I found this connection much better than the built-in preamp on the LP-120 turntable (which I otherwise like). I suspect an impedance matching issue with the LP-120 preamp. This Denon drives the RP600M Klipsch's easily to about 95 dB SPL (measured at 12 feet in a 16' x 34' x 17' carpeted space). Beyond that, musical peaks can get distorted on orchestral music. That's plenty loud enough. Lows below about 60 Hz are handled by an existing 400 watt 12" powered sub using the Denon's sub output. The sub extends to 22 Hz (-3dB), which nearly completes the widest acoustic instrument tonal range which goes to 16 Hz (C 0), the fundamental of 32' organ tone. (By comparison, C 1, the lowest fundamental of a string bass, is 32 Hz.) The Klipsch's are mounted on Pangea 28" stands, if that matters. So, the Denon amp is a keeper. I'm working to get streaming audio into the Denon with a Schiit Modi 3. The obstacle is getting the laptop reassigned from the office to the living room. It's a convenience thing. I'm seeking, maybe, a tablet solution to run the apps for Amazon HD Music and maybe Tidal, Qobuz, and feed the Schiit. The Denon has plenty of aux inputs. Total cost of the system is $1220 not including the cables and cartridge and subwoofer. It makes real music to my ears.

@themartinlozano 2 жыл бұрын

looking at this to pair with klipsch 600m as well. How do you like the pair after a year?

@jimshaw899 2 жыл бұрын

@@themartinlozano No go. I replaced it with an Emotiva A-300 and PT-100. Then, I replaced the RP600M's with Elac DBR62's. The only issue with the Denon was insufficient power. My living room is fairly large. It actually needs about 150 watts per channel. The Klipsch's and the Denon are sitting face down in the utility room. If I ever get around to it, I'll sell them both.