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#75232 01/07/05 05:21 PM
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Hi folks,

Right now I'm auditioning a Denon PMA-2000 IV R integrated amp. This thing is sweet. I read a lot of great reviews about it in other places, but nothing in these forums. I think one reason for that is that most people seem to be into the multi-channel thing around here. I was just wondering if anyone else is using this amp? I'm thinking about trying other amps, and just wondering if maybe anyone else has a/b'ed it with anything else. I'm using m60's and playing mostly older rock. I've heard a lot of good about the Creek 5350 SE, but it doesn't sound like it rocks too well. :-)

Thanks!

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#75233 01/07/05 05:24 PM
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Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that Denon beast literally weighs over 50 pounds. I had to help the UPS man get it in my house, and I strained my back a little getting it set up!

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#75234 01/07/05 05:35 PM
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Can't help you with the Denon comparision, but I just bought a Rotel RA-1062. It's supposed to arrive on Monday.



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#75235 01/07/05 06:12 PM
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Good for you!.........I've been researching that integrated and the one made before it for over a year now. I've not seen it in person but it sure looks interesting. I have always had one of Denons recievers for about 12 years. Zero problems and stone quiet between songs. Odd thing, over at Audiogon there are very few reviews or comments about it but what I could find is positive.


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#75236 01/07/05 10:03 PM
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Ned,

Check this out:

http://www.audioreview.com/Integrated%20Amplifiers/Denon/PRD_115755_2717crx.aspx

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#75237 01/07/05 10:07 PM
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make it a little easier.

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#75238 01/08/05 12:25 AM
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Thanks SGT., I'll take a closer look tomorrow or tonight when the movie is over....it is "intermission time" right now for S.W. Attack of the clones.
BigJohn.....you are making it easy! Maybe someday I'll learn how to do that computer magic.

Spiff, I bet you are soooooooo anxious for that to arrive...Rotel looks sharp!


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#75239 01/10/05 02:04 PM
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There are many good integrated amps on the market. The basis for your selection will be budget, required features and of course, availability. The last factor is much less these days, with the online availability from almost anywhere.

I would first determine your budget, and list the features you want. Then research online (as you are now doing). My tastes are for music, with little interest in HT. There are products available from the usually mentioned companies (what are termed mass market) including Onkyo, Denon, Sony, etc. You can also find Vecteur, SimAudio, YBA, Linn, Rega, Creek, Arcam, and a host of others that will perform admirably.

One caution about weight, as with cost, it is not always a guarentee of quality.

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#75240 01/10/05 07:44 PM
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Thanks for the info. I'll have to check into some of these others. I've considered Creek, and I already have a Rega Planar 3 but hadn't considered one of their amps.

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#75241 01/10/05 11:02 PM
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I just got my Rotel RA-1062 today. I'll get it hooked up and let you know what I think. (It may take a day or two as I'm going to be pretty busy tonight.)



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