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Review 2 of 3 Summary:
My current system consists of an Adcom GCD-750 CD player, Yamaha TX-950 tuner, Sony ES Mini-Disc, Denon AVP-5000 preamp, and a pair of the Denon POA-4400's driving Klipsch Legend 20's.
My father has had the Denon AVR-2500 for a few years now (we're upgrading to the 4800 shortly) and I've always loved the warmth and punch that the AVR-2500 delivered to his B&Ws. Although the total cost of my system was greater--I was using a Carver TFM-35--there was an element to the sound of his system that I really wanted. That led me to seek out a Denon amplifier.
The idea of a mono amp always appealed to me in that it provides all the signal separation your souces can provide. Furthermore, having independent power supplies, each channel is always operating at its optimum.
In light of this, the POA-4400 was a logical choice. I got an absolutely MINT pair of them second hand, and I'm never short of amazed of their sound in my system. Given the Klipsch's sensitivity of 100db/w @ 1 m, I have literally endless power reserves. No matter how hard I try (and I have!) I cannot get the amps to clip. I can't even get them hot!! Power aside, what really sold me was their creamy sound....audiophiles may snub the name "Denon", but it is a foolish audiophile who snubs excellent sound.
Strengths:
Warmth, power, very little heat generation, balanced and signle ended inputs, front mounted level control, solid build Weaknesses:
Can't think of one Similar Products Used:
Carver TFM-35, Denon AVR-2500
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