The amplifier has enough power and blends well with the DCD 720 AE, the tuner and the Canton loudspeakers. Compared to the more expensive old Marantz amp even better transparency, resolution, channel separation and attention to detail can be seen. He has another "sound", would describe it as a neutral, clear and natural.
With the supplied remote control of the CD player and the amplifier can be comfortably controlled together. The volume control responds in my opinion, fine enough. Provides a setter 30 minutes. no signal, the amplifier switches sebsttätig in the standby mode, good.
The processing and the finish of the case / device is very good for this price range. It would be nice of course, when the volume slider, signal source, bass and treble from aluminum and were not made of plastic. This is probably due to the low cost and does not fall further negative impact on. Furthermore, the speaker terminals for higher cable cross-sections could be somewhat larger. Two pairs of loudspeakers can be connected and disconnected (!) To switch. Positive also the well-nuanced loudness function if you want to use them, as well as a switch for Source Direct.
Conclusion:
Here is a very well-equipped, powerful and well-sounding amplifier is offered by Denon in this price range, does not have to shy away from the comparison with much more expensive amplifiers. An absolute buy recommendation, for money from me in particular because of the very good price.
