Why is No One talking about this Denon Amp?

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Dave Koh

5 ай бұрын

A real user review of the Denon PMA-A110 stereo integrated amplifier.

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@TD05SSLegacy 23 күн бұрын

Free advice. I think your next purchase should be some wall hangings for room treatment. I think you will find much enjoyment from a less lively room. And I think you could have some fairly cheaply custom made based on where you are located. It would be a fun video series too! ❤

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 5 ай бұрын

THANKS 🙏 DAVE,FOR TAKING US ALONG ON YOUR AUDIOPHILE JOURNEY 🤗… we can tell that you are progressing in your video techniques and looks like you got a new camera 🎥🤗😎👍💚💚💚

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for being onboard

@Skyshakerrrr Ай бұрын

My current hifi system Special 40 bookshelf dynaudio speaker. Focal kanta no1. Eat sharp turntable. Denon 110pma Matching cd player. $30 speaker cable. Soundsmith. MkII phono preamp. My next upgrade in 5 years will be the highest technics turntable. Utopia bookshelf speaker or la scala klipsch horn speaker. Pathos class a amplification. Lyra atlas as well. Maybe 5 to 7 years ill be able to upgrade.

@Drackleyrva 4 ай бұрын

I still have my PMA-757 from 1985--works fine. Gorgeous sound.

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 4 ай бұрын

I can attest to that. I had a Denon from 30 years ago with DAC built in and it sounds super clear .

@anmic3590 Ай бұрын

@@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi Hi! I have the Focal 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!

@skyvulture5432 5 ай бұрын

I have this AMP for 12months. solid built & I used it to run in my stand alone DAC 22~24/7 for about 500hrs without single issue. love it ! from Singapore :)

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 5 ай бұрын

Yes solid amp , worth every cent

@BobTrainor 4 ай бұрын

I also have this amp. I totally agree with you, the only downside is the input selector. You have to sequentially access the inputs and the input indicator is a small led display on the front of the amp that is not so easy to see from across the room. But other than that, a truly impressive piece of equipment. An excellent example of hi quality Japanese solid state amplification. You can tell Denon wanted to make something special. I wish they would have kept the light ring around the volume knob like on the PMS SX1 though. That looks so cool. Thanks for your video. You’re right, they don’t talk enough about this great amplifier enough.

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Bob for your good sharing. Oh boy I had already forgotten about the ring of fire light and you have to remind me :(

@d.n.a5415 4 ай бұрын

Denon A110 is a very underrated integrated amplifier. The mc phono stage is very good. Even the built-in DAC is good.

@Saturnin-sm7od 4 ай бұрын

This amp is a master piece and it will age like fine wine, most electronics become obsolete this thing is built like a tank, and no expense has been spared, its meant to be passed on from father to son.... and the sound wowzers! Crips, clear and powerful, very underrated on the what this unit can do.... most companies jack up their nominal wattage, but Denon has been humble and understated as to what this unit can truly do. Those who have tested it with expensive bench gear are pleasantly surprised. A master quality work. Never selling mine, EVER, from my cold dead hand....

@anmic3590 3 ай бұрын

Hi! I’m inclined to change my current setup with the pma-110, since I have the dcd-a110. My current setup being the combo Pioneer c73/m73 preamp and power amp from the 90s. But I’m not convinced that the Denon will be a night and day difference with my Focals Aria 948. Unfortunately I cannot test the Denon. Any thoughts? Thank you!

@anmic3590 Ай бұрын

Hi! A110 vs Pioneer m73/c73 combo from the 90s. Which one do you think will be the perfect match for Focal Aria 948? Thank you!

@Saturnin-sm7od Ай бұрын

@@anmic3590 Dont know the m73/c73 but the specs and looks are nice. However, keep in mind that for the anniversary Denon told their engineers not to spare a single penny, to make sure all the components were the top of the line in the pma-110 and this is why everyone who has bench tested the device says that the actual performance far exceeds the specs, in some cases by as much as 50%. They actually out did themselves by putting the best parts and the unit exceeded their expectations. Look up some of the bench test and you will be very impressed. I love this piece... and since it was built recently and its not old stuff, it should last much much longer. This is also the reason why its so heavy. They spared no expense on the build and the components.... a lot of new stuff sounds ok but you open it up and its all air inside, and a ic board, heaviness means more expensive to ship around to store in warehouse to transport, so a lot of designers avoid it... and that often means inferior components or ones that do not last as long.... this unit you can give to your son to enjoy and it will work like new.

@Skyshakerrrr Ай бұрын

I run the focal kantas no1 bookshelf speakers and denon pma110 it's a good match.

@anmic3590 Ай бұрын

@@Skyshakerrrr Hi! Thank you much!

@kurthill7030 4 ай бұрын

Very good amplifier's Denon 👍

@Skyshakerrrr Ай бұрын

Its a great amplifier the pma110 from top to bottom.

@alainduquenois3812 5 ай бұрын

Non seulement il est très beau mais en plus il très bon musicalement une référence absolue

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 5 ай бұрын

Je suis d'accord avec toi mais j'aimerais qu'il soit en or

@anmic3590 Ай бұрын

Hi! I was wondering if the Denon PMA-A110 sounds better than the power amp Pioneer m-73 combo with pream Pioneer c-73 from the 90s. Running the Focals Aria 948. I’m still trying to find out if this will be an upgrade or not. Unfortunately, I cannot test it. Thank you!

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 5 ай бұрын

WAITING FOR YOUR REVIEW ON THE B&W ‘s🤗😊

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 5 ай бұрын

Sure sure buddy, diligently listening to them for the upcoming video

@tlpplacement9355 4 ай бұрын

I have an earlier model of this Denon integrated amp, the latest version is doing what its earlier models have always done (for the past 20 years), ie let you enjoy the music without drawing attention to the equipment. The latest version seems to make further improvement, but for a far steeper price. The biggest drawback, to me, is the lack of XLR input.

@xsamitt 4 ай бұрын

I agree...that's why i didn't buy it myself!

@xsamitt 4 ай бұрын

I agree! that's why I didn't buy it myself!

@jonathanmoore8886 4 ай бұрын

I got the 1700ne and it sounds great. Only complaint is how touchy the volume adjustment from the remote is. Either too little or too much but i have found the sweet spot and love it.

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 4 ай бұрын

I considered the 1700 for a long time before deciding to splurge on this anniversary model. 1700 looks more sleek

@4kpariswalk443 2 ай бұрын

@@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi和110比较，1700型号会怎么样？

@robertmarshall7712 2 ай бұрын

Same with my 800ne but apart from this, stunning value for money. I'd love to upgrade to either the 1600ne or 1700ne.

@mohammedthoyyib4217 4 ай бұрын

I own these .. really happy

@shahlan68 4 ай бұрын

I’m a real estate agent in spore, and I owned this amp since June 2023. My best amp, so far

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 4 ай бұрын

Wow buddy may you close more this year. This amp is a nice match with the b&w. What speakers you using?

@MasterofPlay7 5 ай бұрын

You should try the fm300a clone recommended by german KZfaqr, same power rating, has great deep sound stage and imaging, i was stunned by the how well it perform with its price

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 5 ай бұрын

If I have access I really don't mind

@BobFrostV 5 ай бұрын

Nice looking amp! A lot of attention goes to the brands that pay reviewers for lime light. I guess Denon doesn't feel the need to.

@gyap76 3 ай бұрын

Bro...your different experience in sound quality between daytime and late night is due to dirty power. During day, a lot of noise gets inject into the power line...like your tv, hair dryer, aircon etc. hifi sounds best late night because all the noisy appliances are no longer in use. Furthermore, there is less demand on the grid as well. You might need to consider a power conditioner to clean up the power for noise.

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 3 ай бұрын

You are right. Have been thinking along that line but a high quality one is pretty costly

@gyap76 3 ай бұрын

Bro...Ive some luck with cheap power filters....bought cheap on second hand market. The conditioner was aimed at server equipment / IT market...remembering that computer equipment is just as sensitive. No hifi price premium with these conditioners and I have had some luck with them. Even an isolation transformer will help. No more than $200 bucks AUD.

@alainduquenois3812 3 ай бұрын

J'ai fait l achats d un denon pma-2500ne il à une belle musicalité

@jamesschneider3828 4 ай бұрын

Because it's the red headed stepchild of Marantz.

@technics-n-thuiast8346 5 ай бұрын

Nobody is talking about it because people haven't opened it up. once you pop the hood on it, and see the internals and that shiny copper....one just falls in love :)

@pipilangstrumpf7076 4 ай бұрын

A110 looks nice, but zero bass control. I had them. Sound like 90s amp. Now I am very happy with E-650, three districts far away from A110

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 4 ай бұрын

That thing is 3x the price of A110 so....

@pipilangstrumpf7076 4 ай бұрын

@@SingaporeRealEstateHiFiok, but Atoll 300 for almost the same price (even cheaper) has also more Bass control, dont get me wrong, but A110 is not the best at price.

@jeromelester8 4 ай бұрын

Interesting. I guess it shouldn't be a bass issue for bockshelf speakers, only for bigger standmounts - but I might be wrong? Nonetheless, my old signature Harman Kardon combo 1.0 and 1.5 has a ton of bass control, but the Denon's built quality is second to none for it's price.

@PurpleDreki 5 ай бұрын

Too expensive. It's beefy, but I think there are other options. I think it is a fine dual mono set up.

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 5 ай бұрын

Yes it's pricey. I missed a chance to get used however I am very happy with the result

@RanTausi 5 ай бұрын

Many thanks , I enjoyed watching this video. I prefer my ADCOM GFA 555 MK2 with the GFP 565 pre it is difficult to compete this pair, I am old school guy like you 😊. @@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi

@Humppa800 5 ай бұрын

I think it is cheap for that high end build quality, i have that amp and cd-player also, speakers are Buchardt S400mk2, i love that set❤

@trungpham-tp7ez 5 ай бұрын

Can you conerct subwoofer to this amplifier? If yet can you tell me how to connect.

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 5 ай бұрын

It does bot have pre-out or subwoofer out

@trungpham-tp7ez 5 ай бұрын

No pre out on this amplifier. That why I ask

@34332 5 ай бұрын

It's a bummer it doesn't have a sub or variable pre-outs, however, you can connect a sub like another speaker and use speaker wire to connect it to the speakerterminals of your receiver that are designated for the front right and left speakers. Of course, your sub needs to have (also) speaker terminals.

@carlitosgomez71 4 ай бұрын

Or just buy a high level to RCA attenuation box for little money and connect direct to your subs

@trungpham-tp7ez 4 ай бұрын

@@34332 no high level inputs on Rel ht series.

@solomonstewart1025 4 ай бұрын

No pre out!!!

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 4 ай бұрын

And no bi-wire which PMA-2500NE has

@ValentinoX 4 ай бұрын

Because the price u pay for this amp can get a very good sounding European make

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 4 ай бұрын

Why need to get European? What's wrong with Asian product?

@razzman2987 4 ай бұрын

Denon 😅😂

@carlsitler9071 3 ай бұрын

BasX T2 is better for $900.

@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 3 ай бұрын

Have you listened to the 110 before?

@larrylevan3378 5 ай бұрын

because Hypex/Purifi and class D is the future....

@gdwlaw5549 5 ай бұрын

Don’t be silly….😅

@Jake-2011- 5 ай бұрын

No fk way

@gdwlaw5549 5 ай бұрын

@@Jake-2011- many Class D designs in the past have suffered in sound quality due to limitations in their circuitry.....BUT LIVE MUSIC RULES

@bbfoto7248 4 ай бұрын

@@Jake-2011- @gdwlaw5549 Don't kid yourselves until you've actually performed a true level-matched 100% blind listening test. Otherwise, you simply have no clue and absolutely no basis to make any type of definitive judgement. Period. In a level-matched 100% blind test last November (my buddy's wife did all of the random amp switching hidden behind a simple folding Japanese screen/divider so that none of us had any clue which was which), the ~$1300 USD stereo Hypex Nilai500 Class D amplifier from DIYclassD won out overall, and I ended up replacing my $7k Pass Labs and McIntosh amps along with a custom-modified (Class A) N0rh amp that I thought I would never part with, LOL. One of the guys bought the Nilai500 Class D amp as well. The speakers were one of the other guys Boressen model 03 floorstanders (simply out of this world and they clearly revealed all differences between every amp!) and his Aavik amp was just SLIGHTLY better, but 20x the cost of the Nilai500! Take just 5 minutes of your time (which is less than 1/4 of the time to watch this video) and read the following short article: "Audio Musings by Sean Olive - The Dishonesty of Sighted Listening Tests". FYI, I came here to watch this video because I was looking for a simple, clean & classy looking integrated amp solution for a minimalist 2-channel bedroom setup, and I just like Denon, as well as this amp's clean "looks", and I have a bit of nostalgia from owning some other Denon gear years ago.