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

[@jeromemckenna7102]

I love seeing positive reviews on affordable audio gear.

[@seb250cr]

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

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

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.

[@tonygalli6986]

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

[@charleedollens8609]

Absolutely...

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Thanks guys!

[@airtow6766]

I vote for that!!!

[@mrcatfishjohnson]

Agree 100%

[@Dankzzz]

Agree!!!

[@nicholasmanolaros2290]

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.

[@jayarmistead7943]

I have to thank you - after searching around for several years, I finally have a simple/fun system (U-turn Orbit Custom Turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, Denon PMA-600NE, KEF LS50 Meta speakers + Kube8 sub (sub is the weak link). I now have a FUN system to listen to and am enjoying vinyl all over again. The cornerstone was this amp - thanks for helping me get back into audio without breaking the bank!

[@RP-ms7lu]

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]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@DirtyCityMick]

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

[@shanec6664]

I was thinking of getting one is it worth it ?

[@brandonarthurs3116]

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]

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]

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.

[@HaakonOdinsson]

@@Luis-eh1cf Ah yes, same here....and now im going to seriously think about getting these two. Would Wharfdale diamond 9 speakers be ok for them? cheers

[@auwilliams]

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.

[@rjs1035]

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

[@carlosbauza1139]

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!

[@stkenno8758]

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

[@motorradmike]

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

[@Sikansen]

Ordered one today. Very excited.

[@1drible]

I purchased it and I love it, thank you Steve

[@matthewharhai4039]

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

[@juanbento5748]

Great review. One of the best amps under $500

[@orwhat24]

Interesting review! Especially appreciate the three speaker comparison.

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

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.

[@cameronkrause4712]

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

[@mazzysmusic]

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

[@mag-wp6yt]

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

[@myk1200s]

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

[@HansDelbruck53]

their

[@z90012]

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

[@NickP333]

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!

[@scottstuit9305]

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.

[@jetstreamsurfer1]

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

[@guitarslinger16]

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.

[@jlmain5777]

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

[@Dankzzz]

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

[@rhythmculturerecords1017]

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]

thoughts?

[@rhythmculturerecords1017]

@@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!

[@fabijangrgevcic8684]

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

[@JukeboxAlley]

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

[@chadclemens9168]

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.

[@balihgdah9968]

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

[@alext2933]

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.

[@Michael-xz1nk]

No surprise. Just another reminder how so many of us overpay to chase the holy grail of sound for a 10-%15% jump in sound quality. Pair this amp with a pair with comparably priced speakers like Wharfedale, among others, and if you are not happy and can’t enjoy your music collection, something is very wrong. So much of high end audio is hype, with music playing second fiddle for many of us. Steve....Thanks for doing this review!

[@musiconvinylisbetter.1449]

That's right. More important to choose speakers. Speakers sounds quite different.

[@paulrandall7785]

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.

[@spunkthecombo]

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

[@GodfreyMann]

During the COVID19 pandemic I was unable to audition gear, so I bought the LS50/PMA600NE solely on Steve’s recommendation. 3 months later and I can say it’s a super combo and I feel no burning need to upgrade anything. I will add a subwoofer to enjoy a fuller range (not thump), but I’m in no hurry. Thx for the tip, Steve!

[@hinsmeister]

Just purchased some LS50's and was torn on what Amp to buy. Im probably gonna pull the trigger on the 600NE

[@GodfreyMann]

@@hinsmeister Steve recently rated the Regia IO amp significantly better than the 600NE, so worth checking that out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ7cp36qpqZlfNE

[@cestgratuit]

Hey Anthony, I'm seriously thinking about the pairing of LS50 with the pma600NE too : is PMA600NE really powerfull enough to drive LS50 correctly based on your experience ? Thank you for your help !

[@GodfreyMann]

@@cestgratuit it’s easily loud enough for me but my room is small (10x12 feet). It can push the LS50s well above my comfort zone without distortion, I’ve measured it over 90db without distortion. On one of Steve’s other videos he compared the 600NE with either the Rega IO or the IOTA VX, I can’t remember which one. He says it has more detail and transparency allowing one to hear further into good recordings. In the UK, the IO, VX and 600NE were around the same price, just a shame I didn’t see that video earlier. That said, I’m still pleased with the combo and the IO is only 30W per channel, so you’d have to research if it has enough juice for you. The VX has the advantage of being upgradable with the SA3 or using a mono amp configuration, which would give you even more juice. I’ve moved on from the LS50/600NE with a more expensive main system, but I still use them in a different room. What I like is how they play brass instruments with a lot more sparkle almost bright, which my new system can’t do. That I’ve still kept the combo tells you I still like it enough. More important is the need for a subwoofer, which improves the soundstage and extension drastically. I bought a Rel T7i and it’s a marvellous combo with the LS50s and PMA600NE…I didn’t think I would ever move on from this setup, but I discovered that I generally prefer a more natural and balanced sound, plus I wanted to hear more of the depth, layering, and transparency that people talk about, which I interpret as me chasing realism, which the LS50s can’t do because it has a pronounced character that it imposes on the music…a character that I happen to like, but it’s unnatural.

[@Justwantahover]

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.

[@nasskhan4543]

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

[@timschutte3961]

Yeah indeed have the 1520ae and love it really powerfull and great control.

[@philm6674]

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.

[@marcdavis8842]

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 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧

[@gerdytotheg6997]

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.

[@McgarickWAstate]

Audio does NOT have to cost a lot....Ive had hundreds of amps , high end and low end...as a gear head , my little vintage 6bm8 tube based 8 watt amp I'm using is the best amp Ive had.

[@KingLeo-nf3bj]

Thank you I really needed to hear that! I'm a novice at home theater and hi-fi audio. I've been reading reviews and researching receivers, amps, speakers and what not; and my head is spinning. I WANT QUALITY but just can't make up my mind......sigh

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

Then you haven't had any high-end amps at all.

[@VeerMaharaj]

@@KingLeo-nf3bj SMSL SA50 and a used pair of JBL ES20. That was my first proper HiFi. I still have it hooked up to my mum's TV. Sounds amazing when watching TV and listening to music on KZbin. The quality you can get for under 100 usd is wonderful. Steve even did a video on his favourite cheap setup, a Lepai and a pair of Polk Bookshelves.

[@VeerMaharaj]

@@carlosoliveira-rc2xt Don't be that person.

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

@@VeerMaharaj Listen here even Steve will tell you a favourite doesn't mean best. Anyone pretending something they picked up for next to nothing or that some old vintage component is the best is either naive or lying. BTW if you're talking practical, pragmatic and truthful, then I am that person.

[@XInfantryman]

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

[@alanburnham9832]

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

[@gordonhamilton727]

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]

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

[@gordonhamilton727]

@@alanburnham9832 ok, thank you for your response.

[@douglasphillips2079]

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.

[@Hare_deLune]

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.

[@BustRadioMyths]

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]

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.

[@Guovssohas]

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

[@bg45420]

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.

[@gregc7314]

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.

[@davep2945]

Great heads up Steve. Always nice to hear about affordable gear that sounds great. Truth is, as long as the amplifier is capable of driving the load attached to it, most people wouldn't know the sound of a four hundred dollar amp from a four thousand dollar amp anyway. That's not to say there wouldn't be an audible difference. It's just that the vast majority of listeners, including the vast majority of self professed audiophiles who bemoan the raft of class D based amps hitting the market in recent years, simply wouldn't be able to reliably tell what output stage design a quality amp was using. Especially if they had to choose between five or six rather than just two. Preconceived notions and bias have a more profound effect on our decision making than we would like to admit. Again, I'm not suggesting there aren't differences in the sound of various amplifiers, DACs, CD players or even cables. But in a blind test can you actually tell the difference? If so, is it a good difference or a bad difference? And, if a good difference, is said difference worth the price to you or not?

[@mrcell61]

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.

[@jimshaw899]

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]

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]

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

[@jimshaw899]

@@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.

[@wallywal6139]

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]

any update on the result?

[@davidkosa]

Excellent review, Steve.

[@agill2103]

Great review steve.

[@andreaszetterqvist4272]

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]

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

[@andersonboy620]

Thanks man, you sound enthusiastic.

[@kkoller8952]

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

[@afrose71]

The list price for this has since gone up to $449 pretty much everywhere. Demand?

[@genez429]

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.

[@victorpirsoul3979]

Hi Steve, So, between the NAD C 316BEE V2, Cambridge Audio AXA35, and this Denon PMA-600NE, which is the best for the under $400 category? Which one is your "new" reference?

[@LeoRousseau]

I'm curious as well, between this and the 316...

[@dinhduynguyen3809]

im wondering the same..

[@fantom29comp]

Im on board, whats the verdict?

[@roguca31]

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[@Dankzzz]

I think Denon is the most neutral of these, Nad and Cambridge has a more forward and spacial sound in the top..

[@BradReid]

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.

[@mkfmkf55]

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.

[@NinetyNine678]

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]

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

[@joerockme7485]

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 !

[@Station2066]

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

[@pdemetriou92]

.... Hi Steve, How does it compare to the Marantz PM5005/6006UK amplifiers???? ....

[@johnwalck3133]

But why can’t we have the silver faced version in the US ???

[@dayfornight88]

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

[@sc0or]

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.

[@weeverob]

Omitted was built in DAC and phono pre-amp

[@danielpawowski3158]

Denon pma600ne or Marantz pm6006 or Yamaha as501?

[@gillian_seed8358]

PM6006 if you can find one. Check Music Direct . Com they have brand new opened box pm6006 for $425 sometimes

[@laarakus9213]

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

[@tapmoron]

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.

[@martytoo]

I am amazed that this amp is 45/70 watts at 8/4 ohms and the PMA800-NE is 50/80 watts at 8/4 ohms. This is a high current bargain! Is the only difference that the 800 has both MM and MC cartridge inputs or are there other factors that would make one choose the more expensive amp?

[@Gimliownz]

The Denon PMA-800ne doesn't have bluetooth and no Subwoofer out, which I find kind of weird since it's the 600ne's bigger brother but has less options.

[@1ambassodor]

Great amp I purchased recently sound is great etc totally recommend

[@dmartyn3809]

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

[@maximelogier1276]

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

[@olaniyi570]

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

[@MrTmax74]

Great review Steve, thank you. Always appreciate the enthusiasm

[@talibe801]

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.

[@paul-r2j1g]

Do you know why the remote doesn't operate the volume but remote works fine with everything else ???

[@zaoria123]

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

[@leeirwindrums2765]

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

[@vechnyak]

Do you have an opinion comparing this amp with Cambridge AXA35?

[@markrussell9235]

So how does it stack up in terms of sound with the comparably priced competition from NAD and Cambridge Audio?

[@82ivaylo]

It's personal decision. I prefer DENON sound and build quality over NAD (New Acoustic Disaster) or Cambridge.

[@0verfiend]

Im partial to older nads. Never heard a newer one.

[@78sound]

@@82ivaylo lol

[@Dankzzz]

I think this is a single push pull construction..

[@menig3898]

But what about the review ??? there's no real review here ! Saying that it did a surprisingly good job with that speakers or sounded great with other speakers is not much of a review. What's the nature of the sound ? is it warm sounding ? is it neutral sounding ? how transparent is it ? how about the highs and the mids and the lows ? what with the sound stage ? and so on.

[@alext.4660]

Steve, how does this Denon compare to the Onkyo A-9110 that you reviewed about a year ago? I would love to know.

[@LorenzoNW]

I'm not Steve but to answer your question, I would choose a Marantz PM5005 over either of them.

[@LorenzoNW]

@rross27 Glad you like your Nakamichi amp. A friend owns their best cassette deck and loves it. As for amps, we have different preferences. Krell sounds harsh and not very musical to me. The only SS amp I’ve heard that I really liked was a darTZeel, probably because it came close to sounding like a good tube amp. My own integrated amp is a Cary 300SEI with NOS tubes along with a few tweaks. It sits on a Star Sound Technologies limited edition Sistrum platform which further improves the sound. I live in an old vintage condo so I’m using it as just a headphone amp for now because the building is not that well insulated for sound. But I’ll probably buy a pair of Monitor Audio Studio speakers in the future for low volume listening.

[@LorenzoNW]

@rross27 Glad you like your Nakamichi amp. A friend owns their best cassette deck and loves it. He uses it to make tapes for his car stereo. As for amps, we have different preferences. Krell sounds harsh and not very musical to me. The only SS amp I’ve heard that I really liked was a darTZeel, probably because it came close to sounding like a good tube amp. My own integrated amp is a Cary 300SEI with NOS tubes along with a few tweaks that significantly improve the sound. It sits on a Star Sound Technologies limited edition Sistrum platform which further improves the sound. I live in an old vintage condo so I’m using it as just a headphone amp for now because the building is not that well insulated for sound. But I’ll probably get a pair of Studio speakers with dedicated stands by Monitor Audio in the future for low volume listening. They’re a real bargain for the money.

[@LorenzoNW]

@rross27 Seems like you’e one of the few people who get what it takes to put together a good system. It’s not just the components; it’s the power conditioning, cables, platforms, room acoustics, and tweaks. A SET amp with 300B tubes has always been my holy grail. I wouldn’t describe it as warm sounding, just very musical and emotionally engaging. It needed some mods and tweaks to get it to sound it’s best. Fortunately, I live in Seattle and John, who owns The Audio Connection, is the most honest and knowledgeable person I know in home audio. He specializes in tube gear and turntables. If you or anyone you know is in the market for high-end speakers, he carries the Chapman T-7. They’re around $12K in wood cabinets which is a lot of money, but I’d honestly rather own them than $120K Wilson speakers.

[@Smorfar]

@@LorenzoNW I wanna get the Triangle Br02. Is the Marantz PM5005 still a good choice? I don't wanna spend so much money on a AMP which is not that beneficial.

[@trellusg]

I love how you say “Hulu” 🙌🏽😋

[@raymondbermudez8605]

This or the Rega Io?

[@_UpVector_]

Hi Steve, I wonder if you could review, somehow, the Cyrus ONE HD power amp. I find it a fascinating product because of Cyrus’ history, it’s shoebox size, power, design and inputs, but I would really appreciate an insight from an expert like yourself. Thank you!

[@bertramlefarge69]

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

[@andywrollo2915]

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]

Was there a break in period on the marantz ? Cheers

[@mafcarvalho]

Great review, well presented and engaging. I know this video was done a few years ago but I'd like to ask if you could give me an opinion. I have a pair of Mission LX-2 MKII speakers on Target Audio stands and I'm needing to replace my old Yamaha RX-V450 6.1 receiver with a budget stereo amp. I gave up the HT and would like to add a DAC and streamer later but now I'd love to listen to my CDs through a kinda vintage Sony CD player. What do you think about pairing the Mission speakers with this Denon? Usually Japanese brand's amps sound well with British brand's speakers. I know they're not made in Japan and UK respectively but you get the point. Thanks a lot in advance! Keep up the great work.

[@MrNypdblue911]

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

[@andymill32]

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

[@gg41r]

My much loved Arcam Alpha 6+ packed in. So I invested in a Denon PMA600ne amp. So far, CD sounds ok through it. Maybe will take some time before the amp is played in? I tried the Bluetooth streaming, of Spotify. I was so dissapointed in the sound quality. It sounds quite lifeless. Maybe i would be better getting a wired connection again, like i had with my Arcam amp, just go through the AUX?

[@MohsinWadee]

Bluetooth offers the worst sound quality, rather get a decent streamer and hook it up to your Denon.

[@DanielleEmberley]

I am a pair of B&W Concept 90 (CM1 CM2) small foot print towers with the rear facing low frequency woofers with a Denon DRA-395 receiver purchased new in 2001. I often wonder what would give me a better sound without breaking the bank. Wonder how the Outlaw Integrated amp would compare to the Denon receiver.

[@lawchoongseng789]

Hi Steve How does the Denon PMA 600NE compares to the Cambridge Audio AXA35 amplifier sonically.

[@krenkson]

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.