Which amp to buy , denon3312 or pioneer LX75

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Please can someone advise . I don't know whether to buy denon3312 or pioneer Lx75 , I have kef iq30 s at the front ,centre speaker is iq60 & side and back speakers are kef eggs 3005se with sub .

 

[michael hoy]

Hi,

Have you demoed either of the amps.

Not heard the Denon, but do have a lx85 and previously had a lx72 and a Denon 1909.

I did prefer the Pioneer sound over the Denon, only you can really decide by listening your self.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your advise ,I haven't listened to either of them ,my rooms 3meters by 4meters do you think the LX85 would be to powerful for my speakers &roomsize .

 

[Big Aura]

hello

I previously owned a pioneer VSA-EO3 and bought a Denon 1909. I never liked the Denon. When it came to upgrade, I really wanted the Pioneer LX73 (precursor to the 75). I demo'd the 73 and used the Denon 3312 as a 'stalking horse' on the basis that it was the best Denon currently available, so would sound similar to (but better than) my 1909, but would show the LX73's class.

I bought the Denon (much to my surprise!).

Please audition both (and a comperable Yamaha and Onkyo).

Good luck!

 

[michael hoy]

Thanks for your advise ,I haven't listened to either of them ,my rooms 3meters by 4meters do you think the LX85 would be to powerful for my speakers &roomsize .

Hi,

My current room is 4x4.5 mtrs with a large opening to one side into the dinning room.

The extra power helps drive the speakers at lower listening levels and gives the control I was looking for when needed.

My amp is normally at -36db for most movies and can go upto -26db for music depending on the source.

The 85 does sound slightly different to the 72 I had previously tonally, it was never bright as some would say, but the 85 has a slightly warmer sound.

Denon amps do have a warmer sound than the Pioneer, again you would have to demo yourself if possible.

One thing, make sure the dealer has calibrated the amps before you listen, I had a demo not long ago and whilst the dealer was out of the room I checked the amp settings, only to find they were still at the factory default.