Just get what you want and it looks like the Denon is your choice.
Bill
Bill
Better Amp for Cornwall IV's...
...Parasound 2250 v.2 / 200 Pre combo, which I own, or Denon PMA-1600NE integrated, which I don't, but I admire the build quality and appearance of? My Parasound is rated 275W into 8 Ohms / 400W into 4, while the Denon is 70W into 8 and 140 into 4. Of course, the Klipsch Cornwall IV's are quite sensitive and are rated 8 Ohms. Maybe more than which is better, which would you all prefer?
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I have a 70wpc PrimaLuna EVO 400 tube integrated that I drive my Cornwall IVs with and it provides waaaaaaaaay more than enough power to push the speakers to deafening levels without breaking a sweat. Given that, I'm sure the 70wpc Denon would also be a great choice for the Cornwalls. You mentioned the DCD-1600NE. I just received the Denon DCD-A110 SACD player and I'm so impressed with it that it has me thinking about buying the matching integrated (PMA-A110). In other words, I think your experience with your SACD player will mirror the experience you'll have with the PMA-1600NE. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to buy the Denon amp if the quality of Denon's other hi-fi gear is any indication what to expect. |
Of course, you'd be better off with the Denon PMA-A110 integrated, which is the 110th anniversary model, and they put some special effort into. Likewise, of course, it costs more. https://www.denon.com/en-us/product/amplifiers/pma-a110 |
I know how luscious tubes can sound, but give me good, clean, fast, noise free, reliable and consistent, class A ss, anytime ( and this is with horns ). Just my opinion, and just what I like. Nothing debatable, listen for yourself, and decide. I own ( still ) many different ss power amps, all biased in Class A ( at least for the 1st few watts ), and with my Lascalas, I am sure, even with my spls, I stay within class A operation. |
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