Mine is the Denon PMA-1600ne. Not the best and not the best amp denon do. Problem is Denons best amp is japan exclusive.
Look at this beauty
https://www.denon.jp/ja-jp/shop/denonapac-amplifiers_ap/pmasx1limited_ap
I cant find reviews to this anywhere. Has anyone heard this or found any reviews?
Also would it work well paired with an Audiolab 6000a set to pre amp mode?
Looks like a nice amp. I dont get why there are no reviews anywhere
I own a pair of Rubicon 6 speakers used with a Denon PMA-1600ne. I havent noticed recessed midrange, could it have been a room or pairing issue?
The AE509 sound like amazing speakers if they compete well with Rubicon 6 and Spendor D7. Its proof that more expensive doesnt necessarily equal better
Audiolab 6000a is another option if you can stretch your budget to £600.
I have only tested it with my Dali Rubicon 6 speakers and it sounded fine. But only briefly as I got the 6000a for my bedroom for my B&W 607 speakers.
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I own the 6000a and it's been perfect. I would say using the dac in the 6000a would be best as the dac in the 6000a is so good. You get 3 different filters to alter the sound to your liking.
There is still a subjective element so you may end up prefering the dac in the Bluesound. But i...