Denon reviews
AV-receiver Denon AVR-1500
The AVR-1500 might look like a typical midprice A/V receiver, and in many ways that's exactly what it is, standing, as it does, precisely at the midpoint of Denon's A/V receiver line. But in a couple of very important respects it is more top-drawer than run-of-the-mill. Let's start with the typical...
The AVR-1500 might look like a typical midprice A/V receiver, and in many ways that's exactly what it is, standing, as it does, precisely at the midpoint of Denon's A/V receiver line. But in a couple of very important respects it is more top-drawer than run-of-the-mill. Let's start with the typical...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-1600
The Denon AVR-1600 receiver is very traditional both in external design and in the ideology of the organization of management. The DSP mode is selected by a direct call from the front panel, and then the parameters are adjusted from the remote control. Along with modes for music videos (ROCK ARENA and...
The Denon AVR-1600 receiver is very traditional both in external design and in the ideology of the organization of management. The DSP mode is selected by a direct call from the front panel, and then the parameters are adjusted from the remote control. Along with modes for music videos (ROCK ARENA and...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-1602
The receiver differs minimally from its predecessor. Its main advantage is the presence of a Dolby Pro Logic II decoder. But this alone is worth a lot. The features of the new version of Dolby Pro Logic II include the presence of two sound processing modes, especially for film and music. And the manufacturer...
The receiver differs minimally from its predecessor. Its main advantage is the presence of a Dolby Pro Logic II decoder. But this alone is worth a lot. The features of the new version of Dolby Pro Logic II include the presence of two sound processing modes, especially for film and music. And the manufacturer...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-1603
If it weren't for the plug covering the AV input (there is no S-video connector in it, but there is an optical digital signal connector), the front panel of the device could be considered classic. But the layout of the receiver is classic without any exaggeration: a five-channel amplifier with 5.1 decoders....
If it weren't for the plug covering the AV input (there is no S-video connector in it, but there is an optical digital signal connector), the front panel of the device could be considered classic. But the layout of the receiver is classic without any exaggeration: a five-channel amplifier with 5.1 decoders....
AV-receiver Denon AVR-1604
The amplification system of the new Denon AVR-1604 is made according to the proprietary Twin Drive Rectifier scheme, but the declared power consumption is one of the lowest among competitors. Real output power can barely reach 6x15 W, which is quite small for a 20 m2 hall. However, under the hood is...
The amplification system of the new Denon AVR-1604 is made according to the proprietary Twin Drive Rectifier scheme, but the declared power consumption is one of the lowest among competitors. Real output power can barely reach 6x15 W, which is quite small for a 20 m2 hall. However, under the hood is...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-1612
Denon AVR-1612 receiver is equipped with a five-channel amplifier section, however, to create the 7.1 system, a preliminary output is provided for two more channels (surround back). The output power (5 x 120 W) is quite enough to work with loudspeakers of any size, but with a resistance of at least 6...
Denon AVR-1612 receiver is equipped with a five-channel amplifier section, however, to create the 7.1 system, a preliminary output is provided for two more channels (surround back). The output power (5 x 120 W) is quite enough to work with loudspeakers of any size, but with a resistance of at least 6...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-1706
Denon AVR-1706 receiver differs by advanced switch for connection of analog audio/video sources, has not the most budget digital processor, powerful supply system (a huge transformer is well seen through the vented holes) and a seven-channel amplifier with convincing passport characteristics. The presence...
Denon AVR-1706 receiver differs by advanced switch for connection of analog audio/video sources, has not the most budget digital processor, powerful supply system (a huge transformer is well seen through the vented holes) and a seven-channel amplifier with convincing passport characteristics. The presence...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-1800
The Denon AVR-1800 has a sense of power and class that is taken for granted with obvious satisfaction. The receiver also uses a digital-to-analog converter capable of 24-bit/96 kHz signal processing. The tricky contrivances of the remote with its own LCD display, which replaces the kit's on-screen menu,...
The Denon AVR-1800 has a sense of power and class that is taken for granted with obvious satisfaction. The receiver also uses a digital-to-analog converter capable of 24-bit/96 kHz signal processing. The tricky contrivances of the remote with its own LCD display, which replaces the kit's on-screen menu,...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-1906
We have a typical Denon receiver. Here are a sophisticated body and an aluminum front panel with a broad informative display. A large set of connectors on the front panel, including even an optical one, is not forgotten. On the rear panel there are three component video inputs: in addition to the traditional...
We have a typical Denon receiver. Here are a sophisticated body and an aluminum front panel with a broad informative display. A large set of connectors on the front panel, including even an optical one, is not forgotten. On the rear panel there are three component video inputs: in addition to the traditional...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-2106
I want to call the design of AV-receiver Denon AVR-2106 nostalgic: the faceplate with triangular groove and many of control elements return us to the era of "Matrix" and "Titanic". AVR-2106 is the most inexpensive model and by the specifications stated it shows fight to its opponents. Therefore, it will...
I want to call the design of AV-receiver Denon AVR-2106 nostalgic: the faceplate with triangular groove and many of control elements return us to the era of "Matrix" and "Titanic". AVR-2106 is the most inexpensive model and by the specifications stated it shows fight to its opponents. Therefore, it will...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-2803
The Denon AVR-2803 AV receiver is easy to adjust both from the remote control and from the front panel. The volume control is very smooth (0.5 dB step). The levels of each channel are set with the same accuracy, and for the best pairing with a subwoofer, three steps of LFE-signal amplification are introduced....
The Denon AVR-2803 AV receiver is easy to adjust both from the remote control and from the front panel. The volume control is very smooth (0.5 dB step). The levels of each channel are set with the same accuracy, and for the best pairing with a subwoofer, three steps of LFE-signal amplification are introduced....
AV-receiver Denon AVR-2807
Denon AVR-2807 receiver will not leave you cold by neither its characteristics nor the number of features. It's enough to give a look at the description and it becomes clear that a movie lover cannot find a better device for such money. Bend your fingers: there are all types of surround decoders, digital...
Denon AVR-2807 receiver will not leave you cold by neither its characteristics nor the number of features. It's enough to give a look at the description and it becomes clear that a movie lover cannot find a better device for such money. Bend your fingers: there are all types of surround decoders, digital...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-3600
To judge from Denon's well-equipped and well-performing AVR-3600 A/V receiver, manufacturers are at last beginning to get the hang of incorporating Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoding into their products. While a few early components have exhibited notable (and easily avoidable) flaws, Denon has done nothing...
To judge from Denon's well-equipped and well-performing AVR-3600 A/V receiver, manufacturers are at last beginning to get the hang of incorporating Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoding into their products. While a few early components have exhibited notable (and easily avoidable) flaws, Denon has done nothing...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-3801
There used to be a lot of four "prologic" channels... Now that the seven-channel 6.1 format has entered the threshold, it may well turn out that tomorrow even more "loaded" formats will start crowding it out. But only those who have prepared for this in advance will be able to work with them. One of...
There used to be a lot of four "prologic" channels... Now that the seven-channel 6.1 format has entered the threshold, it may well turn out that tomorrow even more "loaded" formats will start crowding it out. But only those who have prepared for this in advance will be able to work with them. One of...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-4306
Denon AVR-4306 is ideal for those who need a device with comprehensive switching capabilities. It's enough to skip through the list of functions or look at the front and back panels, then you come to the idea: you can connect everything to this receiver. There is a USB port, an input for a standard iPod...
Denon AVR-4306 is ideal for those who need a device with comprehensive switching capabilities. It's enough to skip through the list of functions or look at the front and back panels, then you come to the idea: you can connect everything to this receiver. There is a USB port, an input for a standard iPod...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-5600
Denon's AVR-5600 comes as close to fulfilling my A/V receiver wish list as anything I've seen. First of all, it's a powerful beast, rated at 140 watts per channel into 8 ohms with all five of its channels driven. As with most A/V receivers, the five-channel rating is specified at 1 kHz (with 0.7% distortion),...
Denon's AVR-5600 comes as close to fulfilling my A/V receiver wish list as anything I've seen. First of all, it's a powerful beast, rated at 140 watts per channel into 8 ohms with all five of its channels driven. As with most A/V receivers, the five-channel rating is specified at 1 kHz (with 0.7% distortion),...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-X1100W
You can see with the naked eye that the new device was made based on the model AVR-X1000. Faceplate design with wide display, the construction of chassis, quite small power transformer and the cover are almost the same. There are a slightly changed, but still simple and plain remote control, external...
You can see with the naked eye that the new device was made based on the model AVR-X1000. Faceplate design with wide display, the construction of chassis, quite small power transformer and the cover are almost the same. There are a slightly changed, but still simple and plain remote control, external...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-X2000
After releasing a new range of receivers, the Denon company decided to reset the model names - now there are pretty index numbers with zeros instead of cumbersome bunch of complex numbers. But what does the index 2000 in the model name actually mean? First of all, it indicates that the device is somewhere...
After releasing a new range of receivers, the Denon company decided to reset the model names - now there are pretty index numbers with zeros instead of cumbersome bunch of complex numbers. But what does the index 2000 in the model name actually mean? First of all, it indicates that the device is somewhere...
AV-receiver Denon AVR-X2100W
Denon AVR-X2100W stays true to its design which is adorned with the last models of receivers, and operates very simply. The front page has a clean and neat lines, a central part of which is located below readable display, further indicated mirrored plastic cover, which gives it a certain appeal and elegance....
Denon AVR-X2100W stays true to its design which is adorned with the last models of receivers, and operates very simply. The front page has a clean and neat lines, a central part of which is located below readable display, further indicated mirrored plastic cover, which gives it a certain appeal and elegance....
AV-receiver Denon AVR-X5200W
From traditional formats of surround sound the industry actively begin to go to new and more advanced "objective" creation systems of three-dimensional sound field. So, designed for public cinemas advanced technology Dolby Atmos is already embedded in AV receivers. The companeDenon has equipped a new...
From traditional formats of surround sound the industry actively begin to go to new and more advanced "objective" creation systems of three-dimensional sound field. So, designed for public cinemas advanced technology Dolby Atmos is already embedded in AV receivers. The companeDenon has equipped a new...
Microsystem Denon D-F109
The main structural difference between D-F109 is that the CD-player placed in a separate frame and there is another source - separate network streamer. Sale system is sold as a whole, or in parts, the combinations of receiver and CD-player or receiver and streamer are available. In general, you choose...
The main structural difference between D-F109 is that the CD-player placed in a separate frame and there is another source - separate network streamer. Sale system is sold as a whole, or in parts, the combinations of receiver and CD-player or receiver and streamer are available. In general, you choose...
Microsystem Denon D-F88
Denon D-F88 is the result of the invasion of the mini to the area Hi-Fi, where were standard (19-inch) units previously. And it is not a set with a common power supply, but a set of high-grade units, which can operate autonomously (except a remote control). "Native" acoustics is included in the complete...
Denon D-F88 is the result of the invasion of the mini to the area Hi-Fi, where were standard (19-inch) units previously. And it is not a set with a common power supply, but a set of high-grade units, which can operate autonomously (except a remote control). "Native" acoustics is included in the complete...
Microsystem Denon D-M39
The design of D-M39 is classic, even the light emitting diode of power is shining by nostalgic green, not fashionable blue. In the Standby regime, by the way, nothing is shining - a tribute to save the energy. Quality of finish for Denon is traditionally very high. As for functionality, there is nothing...
The design of D-M39 is classic, even the light emitting diode of power is shining by nostalgic green, not fashionable blue. In the Standby regime, by the way, nothing is shining - a tribute to save the energy. Quality of finish for Denon is traditionally very high. As for functionality, there is nothing...
DAC Denon DA-300USB
Not so long ago the Japanese company Denon joined the ranks of manufacturers offering incredibly popular today compact DACs with USB support. The model was named DA-300USB and at an attractive price can boast an incredibly wide range of features. Judge for yourself: in addition to standard PCM (24/192),...
Not so long ago the Japanese company Denon joined the ranks of manufacturers offering incredibly popular today compact DACs with USB support. The model was named DA-300USB and at an attractive price can boast an incredibly wide range of features. Judge for yourself: in addition to standard PCM (24/192),...
DAC Denon DA-500
As refinements in the design of conventional digital-to-analog (D/A) converters have narrowed the gap between actual performance and theoretical ideal, equipment manufacturers have increasingly sought unconventional means of expanding the performance envelope and, not coincidentally, differentiating...
As refinements in the design of conventional digital-to-analog (D/A) converters have narrowed the gap between actual performance and theoretical ideal, equipment manufacturers have increasingly sought unconventional means of expanding the performance envelope and, not coincidentally, differentiating...
CD-player DENON DCD-1015
This model is known as the cheapest device equipped with a digital processor ALPHA. Although I take all the improvements that expand the limits of physical abilities (especially those with big names) with a grain of salt, the ALPHA system is very respectable. It offers such modes as an auto-edit, auto-spacing,...
This model is known as the cheapest device equipped with a digital processor ALPHA. Although I take all the improvements that expand the limits of physical abilities (especially those with big names) with a grain of salt, the ALPHA system is very respectable. It offers such modes as an auto-edit, auto-spacing,...
CD-player Denon DCD-1100
This is the middle-priced model in Denon's series of three CD players which claim a number of advances over earlier designs. After all, Denon's professional arm has been involved in digital recording and processing longer than anyone else, so there should be plenty of digital know-how back at the Nippon...
This is the middle-priced model in Denon's series of three CD players which claim a number of advances over earlier designs. After all, Denon's professional arm has been involved in digital recording and processing longer than anyone else, so there should be plenty of digital know-how back at the Nippon...
CD-player Denon DCD-1290
When listening to acoustic music or serious quality most fully manifested in Denon DCD-1290, and I even dare say that the quality Allows playback of sound it far exceeds the standard in its category. When listening to rock, pop and jazz music, unlike other CD players sound DCD-1290 becomes less bright. Mechanics...
When listening to acoustic music or serious quality most fully manifested in Denon DCD-1290, and I even dare say that the quality Allows playback of sound it far exceeds the standard in its category. When listening to rock, pop and jazz music, unlike other CD players sound DCD-1290 becomes less bright. Mechanics...
CD-player Denon DCD-1500AE
As before such popular brand is faithful to the traditions in design, performance quality and content. Strict, high black case, huge display on polished, machine-cut front aluminum panel, minimal necessary set of buttons and, like club badge on the lapel of the coat, gilt nameplate. Chic and shine! Everything...
As before such popular brand is faithful to the traditions in design, performance quality and content. Strict, high black case, huge display on polished, machine-cut front aluminum panel, minimal necessary set of buttons and, like club badge on the lapel of the coat, gilt nameplate. Chic and shine! Everything...
CD-player Denon DCD-1510AE
DCD-1510AE is not the most expensive Denon product, but its respectability and perfect quality of how all the elements fit each other are truly impressive. Much of a mass of the device is an anti-vibration construction and a massive power system based on a transformer with an EI-shaped core. Besides,...
DCD-1510AE is not the most expensive Denon product, but its respectability and perfect quality of how all the elements fit each other are truly impressive. Much of a mass of the device is an anti-vibration construction and a massive power system based on a transformer with an EI-shaped core. Besides,...
CD-player Denon DCD-2000AE
In the Denon model range there are players for various purposes and prices. DCD-SA1 was repeatedly recognized as the best for the music system. However, there is a more affordable alternative - DCD-2000AE. Outwardly, it almost does not differ from the flagship - it is equipped with the same elegant remote...
In the Denon model range there are players for various purposes and prices. DCD-SA1 was repeatedly recognized as the best for the music system. However, there is a more affordable alternative - DCD-2000AE. Outwardly, it almost does not differ from the flagship - it is equipped with the same elegant remote...
CD-player Denon DCD-2010AE
Beautifully built and finished, this SACD-capable CD player sports a classy brushed aluminium chassis, spanning 434x137x336mm and weighing a chunky 13.5kg. The fascia has a USB port to connect an iPod or memory stick, plus a source button. Pure Direct button bypasses much of the internal signal circuitry...
Beautifully built and finished, this SACD-capable CD player sports a classy brushed aluminium chassis, spanning 434x137x336mm and weighing a chunky 13.5kg. The fascia has a USB port to connect an iPod or memory stick, plus a source button. Pure Direct button bypasses much of the internal signal circuitry...
CD-player Denon DCD-2020AE
The device supports not only CD-Audio media but also the more advanced media such as SACD. It should be noted that if you choose the multi-channel track, the record is mixed into two channels and replayed in stereo variant. The device is maximally massive and is mounted on the signature anti-vibration...
The device supports not only CD-Audio media but also the more advanced media such as SACD. It should be noted that if you choose the multi-channel track, the record is mixed into two channels and replayed in stereo variant. The device is maximally massive and is mounted on the signature anti-vibration...
CD-player Denon DCD-335
On the inside Denon DCD-335 surprises by the amount of boards and mainboard cables in it (relatively, compared to the other models tested, but as we assume, improvements in construction affect the price). The player's shell is designed strictly and simply, all the control buttons are on the right side...
On the inside Denon DCD-335 surprises by the amount of boards and mainboard cables in it (relatively, compared to the other models tested, but as we assume, improvements in construction affect the price). The player's shell is designed strictly and simply, all the control buttons are on the right side...
CD-player Denon DCD-425
The display of CD player Denon DCD-425 winks when receiving signals from the remote control. This is only a ghost of pedantry, which fully asserts itself in sound. The instruments are meticulously laid out, the picture is unified and full with timbres; imagination can easily localize virtual sound sources...
The display of CD player Denon DCD-425 winks when receiving signals from the remote control. This is only a ghost of pedantry, which fully asserts itself in sound. The instruments are meticulously laid out, the picture is unified and full with timbres; imagination can easily localize virtual sound sources...
CD-player Denon DCD-500AE
DCD-500AE player is no different at all than the 700th model: the same solid and beautiful aluminum front panel, an elegant design, located in the center of the mechanism developed in Denon. The selected electronic components are used in the tract. Playback functions are only the most necessary. Headphone...
DCD-500AE player is no different at all than the 700th model: the same solid and beautiful aluminum front panel, an elegant design, located in the center of the mechanism developed in Denon. The selected electronic components are used in the tract. Playback functions are only the most necessary. Headphone...
CD-player Denon DCD-580
A 20-bit converter, instead of the usual 16 or 18-bit, designed with the help of the experts at Burr-Brown. The idea is to reproduce low signal voltages more accurately, by processing the digital signal in smaller, manageable chunks. Bitstream's technical advantage is its innately accurate resolution...
A 20-bit converter, instead of the usual 16 or 18-bit, designed with the help of the experts at Burr-Brown. The idea is to reproduce low signal voltages more accurately, by processing the digital signal in smaller, manageable chunks. Bitstream's technical advantage is its innately accurate resolution...
CD-player Denon DCD-615
Denon produces a detailed, dimensional sound. There are still some flaws, though. But sound is natural and good localized. The device is well equipped too. It is possible to set the level on a switchable LED for a lower sound at night. The control is very easy, although working with remote control is...
Denon produces a detailed, dimensional sound. There are still some flaws, though. But sound is natural and good localized. The device is well equipped too. It is possible to set the level on a switchable LED for a lower sound at night. The control is very easy, although working with remote control is...
CD-player Denon DCD-700AE
Meeting DCD-700AE in life clears any suspicions. We can see a modern, cool device, capable of satisfying any audiophile ambitions. The shell is traditional - steel relief chassis, strong casing and a massive front panel provide the necessary vibroprotection. The mechanism is an own production of the...
Meeting DCD-700AE in life clears any suspicions. We can see a modern, cool device, capable of satisfying any audiophile ambitions. The shell is traditional - steel relief chassis, strong casing and a massive front panel provide the necessary vibroprotection. The mechanism is an own production of the...
CD-player Denon DCD-710AE
DCD-710AE player belongs to the average level of digital Denon sources. In addition to traditional discs, the player is capable of playing compressed audio recordings in popular mp3 and WMA formats, as well as receiving content via USB on the front panel. The solution is not new, but in this case, the...
DCD-710AE player belongs to the average level of digital Denon sources. In addition to traditional discs, the player is capable of playing compressed audio recordings in popular mp3 and WMA formats, as well as receiving content via USB on the front panel. The solution is not new, but in this case, the...
CD-player Denon DCD-725
The front panel design is simple (although it is not just the same as the others, but a bit inside-out), but the indicator on the bottom of the front panel sits too deeply so you have to place the player somewhere up above to work with it. On the other hand, the sound is very satisfactory. A 20-bit transformer...
The front panel design is simple (although it is not just the same as the others, but a bit inside-out), but the indicator on the bottom of the front panel sits too deeply so you have to place the player somewhere up above to work with it. On the other hand, the sound is very satisfactory. A 20-bit transformer...
CD-player Denon DCD-735
Unlike the other companies, in Denon's range the DCD-735 is only the second. Neveretheless, even the appearance of the device is serious: the transport is placed at the center, there are minimum instruments on the front panel and the device is still very functional as lots of options can be controlled...
Unlike the other companies, in Denon's range the DCD-735 is only the second. Neveretheless, even the appearance of the device is serious: the transport is placed at the center, there are minimum instruments on the front panel and the device is still very functional as lots of options can be controlled...
CD-player Denon DCD-825
Reading the press release which preceded the arrival of this new Denon CD player gave me considerable pause for thought. In past reports I have spotlighted the use of British design teams harnessed to far east-usually Taiwanese economies of manufacture. However, historians will know that the Japanese...
Reading the press release which preceded the arrival of this new Denon CD player gave me considerable pause for thought. In past reports I have spotlighted the use of British design teams harnessed to far east-usually Taiwanese economies of manufacture. However, historians will know that the Japanese...
CD-player Denon DCD-960
Visually, the one outstandingly different feature of the DCD-960 is how bland the designers have managed to make it look. If blandness was the intention, Denon has done an outstanding job, closely pursued by Kenwood with the DP-5030. Ergonomics has also taken a nosedive since most of the fancy features...
Visually, the one outstandingly different feature of the DCD-960 is how bland the designers have managed to make it look. If blandness was the intention, Denon has done an outstanding job, closely pursued by Kenwood with the DP-5030. Ergonomics has also taken a nosedive since most of the fancy features...
CD-player Denon DCD-A100
Mark round date - the centenary of its founding - Denon has decided to release an entire line of components anniversary series. Among them are advanced SACD-player. Except for the black lacquer finish, which features all the "hundredths" components, the device is made in the best traditions of gold audiophile...
Mark round date - the centenary of its founding - Denon has decided to release an entire line of components anniversary series. Among them are advanced SACD-player. Except for the black lacquer finish, which features all the "hundredths" components, the device is made in the best traditions of gold audiophile...
CD-player Denon DCD-SA1
Denon player of the new generation, which replaced the reference DCD-S1 of 1994, justifies the expectations already by its weight. It's an impressive device, to be sure. A four-layer design of the chassis, heavy steel vibration isolators - the player looks even more serious than its predecessor. Well,...
Denon player of the new generation, which replaced the reference DCD-S1 of 1994, justifies the expectations already by its weight. It's an impressive device, to be sure. A four-layer design of the chassis, heavy steel vibration isolators - the player looks even more serious than its predecessor. Well,...
CD-changer Denon DCM-260
Listen to CD-changer Denon DCM-260 is easy and pleasant, nothing to distract the listener's attention, except that some programs noteworthy underline the high frequencies, which, however, will not significantly each system. Panorama slightly stretched, and the center of the stereo image a bit away, but...
Listen to CD-changer Denon DCM-260 is easy and pleasant, nothing to distract the listener's attention, except that some programs noteworthy underline the high frequencies, which, however, will not significantly each system. Panorama slightly stretched, and the center of the stereo image a bit away, but...
CD-changer Denon DCM-440
The Denon DCM-440 can be programmed in the usual way to play as many as twenty individual tracks from five CD's, but it also has a track-memory feature that can store as many as six tracks per disc (for up to a hundred discs) that you don't want to hear, on the plausible theory that there will normally...
The Denon DCM-440 can be programmed in the usual way to play as many as twenty individual tracks from five CD's, but it also has a track-memory feature that can store as many as six tracks per disc (for up to a hundred discs) that you don't want to hear, on the plausible theory that there will normally...
CD-changer Denon DCM-460
The DCM-460 changer is the lowest-priced CD player to incorporate Denon's new Alpha processing digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion system. The Alpha processor translates the 16-bit data from a CD to 20-bit data, interpolating an extra 4 bits into each sample based on the low-level characteristics of the...
The DCM-460 changer is the lowest-priced CD player to incorporate Denon's new Alpha processing digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion system. The Alpha processor translates the 16-bit data from a CD to 20-bit data, interpolating an extra 4 bits into each sample based on the low-level characteristics of the...
Soundbar Denon DHT-S514
Due to considerable length (over a meter) Denon DHT-S514 soundbar will perfectly harmonize with big-screen TVs. Japanese experts relied on spaced layout of soundbar and active wireless subwoofer. Advantages of such solution are obvious - an extended range of playing frequencies and sufficient reserve...
Due to considerable length (over a meter) Denon DHT-S514 soundbar will perfectly harmonize with big-screen TVs. Japanese experts relied on spaced layout of soundbar and active wireless subwoofer. Advantages of such solution are obvious - an extended range of playing frequencies and sufficient reserve...
Stereo Receiver Denon DRA-325R
As can be seen from the specification the DRA-325R is quite compact considering its facilities, although quite heavy. The thought given to panel layout and general ergonomics makes it an easy unit to set up. Once this is done daily usage could not be simpler and it certainly makes an ideal centre-piece,...
As can be seen from the specification the DRA-325R is quite compact considering its facilities, although quite heavy. The thought given to panel layout and general ergonomics makes it an easy unit to set up. Once this is done daily usage could not be simpler and it certainly makes an ideal centre-piece,...
Cassette deck Denon DRM 740
In the cassette DRM-740 is implemented closed path, which form two capstan and drive for each node podkatushechnogo used two separate engine. The results were soon manifest itself in one of the lowest values of the coefficient of detonation test devices: the firm points to 0.1 %, and according to our...
In the cassette DRM-740 is implemented closed path, which form two capstan and drive for each node podkatushechnogo used two separate engine. The results were soon manifest itself in one of the lowest values of the coefficient of detonation test devices: the firm points to 0.1 %, and according to our...
Cassette deck Denon DRM-660
In terms of control capabilities and functions, the DRM-660 occupies, as it were, a middle position: two push-button stations and one four-digit counter with clearly distinguishable large numbers, showing not real time, but only some conventional units. But in fact, each broach has a counter with memory,...
In terms of control capabilities and functions, the DRM-660 occupies, as it were, a middle position: two push-button stations and one four-digit counter with clearly distinguishable large numbers, showing not real time, but only some conventional units. But in fact, each broach has a counter with memory,...
Cassette Deck Denon DRM-710
The DRM-700A's replacement is also a three-head deck, of course, which provides the user with the security that comes from being able to confirm the integrity of recordings as they are being made. The other benefit of the three-head package-deal is specialised record and playback heads, rather than composite...
The DRM-700A's replacement is also a three-head deck, of course, which provides the user with the security that comes from being able to confirm the integrity of recordings as they are being made. The other benefit of the three-head package-deal is specialised record and playback heads, rather than composite...
Cassette Deck Denon DRS-610
This DRS-610 is the second least expensive machine and yet it is the only one which shares their most eye-catching feature with the top-of-the-range DRS-810. I refer to the gliding drawer arrangement which loads the cassette horizontally into the machine just like a front loading CD player. Denon claim...
This DRS-610 is the second least expensive machine and yet it is the only one which shares their most eye-catching feature with the top-of-the-range DRS-810. I refer to the gliding drawer arrangement which loads the cassette horizontally into the machine just like a front loading CD player. Denon claim...
Cassette deck Denon DRS-810
The device differs by horizontal location of the magnetic-tape mechanism. And not the whole mechanism but only a special tray goes outfor load. At the loading a tape in the tray goes in and is rigidly and accurately fixed on the basis by pressure arm like a CD in the drive of CD player. Yes, there is...
The device differs by horizontal location of the magnetic-tape mechanism. And not the whole mechanism but only a special tray goes outfor load. At the loading a tape in the tray goes in and is rigidly and accurately fixed on the basis by pressure arm like a CD in the drive of CD player. Yes, there is...
Cassette deck Denon DRW-660
This is a beautiful device with perfect ergonomics and interesting design. An amazing effect of relief is created on the absolutely flat faceplate; I mean that the aim, for which the others remove bevels and make grooves or ledges, is achieved here per se. And relatively to ergonomics I want to emphasize...
This is a beautiful device with perfect ergonomics and interesting design. An amazing effect of relief is created on the absolutely flat faceplate; I mean that the aim, for which the others remove bevels and make grooves or ledges, is achieved here per se. And relatively to ergonomics I want to emphasize...
DVD-player Denon DVD-1400
This is an interesting combination of rationality and luxury. There are no any frills and prettiness on the metallic front panel of DVD-player Denon DVD-1400. Large buttons with clear symbols instantly form for the user into two operational zones - playback control and selection of menu options. Only...
This is an interesting combination of rationality and luxury. There are no any frills and prettiness on the metallic front panel of DVD-player Denon DVD-1400. Large buttons with clear symbols instantly form for the user into two operational zones - playback control and selection of menu options. Only...
DVD-player Denon DVD-1940
We are going to get acquainted with the "middle" - the DVD-1940 player. Naturally, the question naturally arises: how does it differ from the more affordable DVD-1740? The functional difference comes down to support for DVD-Audio and SACD, as well as a DTS decoder, which the younger model does not have,...
We are going to get acquainted with the "middle" - the DVD-1940 player. Naturally, the question naturally arises: how does it differ from the more affordable DVD-1740? The functional difference comes down to support for DVD-Audio and SACD, as well as a DTS decoder, which the younger model does not have,...
DVD-player Denon DVD-2910
Denon components can combine functionality and high sound quality, and therefore, choosing a universal device for a comparative review, we did not doubt for a second that it should be DVD-2910. This model has been produced since 2004 and is still in high demand among theater-lovers, since even now it...
Denon components can combine functionality and high sound quality, and therefore, choosing a universal device for a comparative review, we did not doubt for a second that it should be DVD-2910. This model has been produced since 2004 and is still in high demand among theater-lovers, since even now it...
DVD-player Denon DVD-3930
Denon once did a great job on improving digital sound reproducing equipment, so an unusually extensive range of sources - five CD-player, six universal and a couple of sets of class High End - not surprising. This time we will test DVD-3930, which is able to meet all the parameters, not only the most...
Denon once did a great job on improving digital sound reproducing equipment, so an unusually extensive range of sources - five CD-player, six universal and a couple of sets of class High End - not surprising. This time we will test DVD-3930, which is able to meet all the parameters, not only the most...
Amplifier Denon PMA-1510AE
Denon PMA-1510AE is projected by principle of "double mono", that means that every channel is powered from own transformer with EI-shaped core, and both of them are situated in the isolated cell of massive body. The engineers of Denon used the original circuit technique of output cascades, patented...
Denon PMA-1510AE is projected by principle of "double mono", that means that every channel is powered from own transformer with EI-shaped core, and both of them are situated in the isolated cell of massive body. The engineers of Denon used the original circuit technique of output cascades, patented...
Amplifier Denon PMA-2000AE
Judging by the index, this model, although it is only a step above the recently tested amplifier PMA-1500AE, but if we focus on the dimensional and weight indicators of the novelty, there is no doubt that the "two thousandth" is another step up. Extremely solid and weighty device! And if you take into...
Judging by the index, this model, although it is only a step above the recently tested amplifier PMA-1500AE, but if we focus on the dimensional and weight indicators of the novelty, there is no doubt that the "two thousandth" is another step up. Extremely solid and weighty device! And if you take into...
Amplifier Denon PMA-250SE
Amplifiers of this company are famous for their neutral sound character without audible coloration and good transfer of the dynamics of musical works. For particularly demanding audiophiles, the company produces improved versions of its serial models, which differ from the basic model mainly by the use...
Amplifiers of this company are famous for their neutral sound character without audible coloration and good transfer of the dynamics of musical works. For particularly demanding audiophiles, the company produces improved versions of its serial models, which differ from the basic model mainly by the use...
Amplifier Denon PMA-255UK
Amplifiers don't come much more straightforward looking than this. The front panel is home to a volume control, bass and treble controls, a source direct switch, a balance control and an input select rotary for the five inputs, all of which are at line sensitivity, and one of which is a tape circuit....
Amplifiers don't come much more straightforward looking than this. The front panel is home to a volume control, bass and treble controls, a source direct switch, a balance control and an input select rotary for the five inputs, all of which are at line sensitivity, and one of which is a tape circuit....
Amplifier Denon PMA-350II
If you haven't noticed how competitive the market for budget amplifiers is, then you're out of touch. Simple as that. Yet according to Denon's market research, many of those budget wonders are out of touch with what users really want. Facilities don't always go amiss. So the thinking behind the PMA-350/II...
If you haven't noticed how competitive the market for budget amplifiers is, then you're out of touch. Simple as that. Yet according to Denon's market research, many of those budget wonders are out of touch with what users really want. Facilities don't always go amiss. So the thinking behind the PMA-350/II...
Amplifier Denon PMA-350SE
Who doesn't dream about an amplifier? Truly, ones want to have complete set of regulations, the others are ready to endow with everything if it allows making the sound a bit better. For example, an equalizer at middle position of regulators doesn't change the amplitude-frequency characteristic, but the...
Who doesn't dream about an amplifier? Truly, ones want to have complete set of regulations, the others are ready to endow with everything if it allows making the sound a bit better. For example, an equalizer at middle position of regulators doesn't change the amplitude-frequency characteristic, but the...
Amplifier Denon PMA-500AE
I wonder if add an extra zero on the price tag of PMA-500AE will buyers notice the trick? Nowadays certainly they will. But five-ten years ago, when all low-budget "hi-fi" looked like some black mass, I'm sure many would think that such nice and elegant amplifier should cost so much. The design of amplifier,...
I wonder if add an extra zero on the price tag of PMA-500AE will buyers notice the trick? Nowadays certainly they will. But five-ten years ago, when all low-budget "hi-fi" looked like some black mass, I'm sure many would think that such nice and elegant amplifier should cost so much. The design of amplifier,...
Amplifier Denon PMA-525R
Smooth adjustment of loudness is implemented in Denon PMA-525R. When "SOURCE DIRECT" button is on, it turns off as well as controls of balance and timbre. By the way, about timbres. The results of measurements showed that this device has absolutely equal rise and slope - 9 dB in basses and tops that...
Smooth adjustment of loudness is implemented in Denon PMA-525R. When "SOURCE DIRECT" button is on, it turns off as well as controls of balance and timbre. By the way, about timbres. The results of measurements showed that this device has absolutely equal rise and slope - 9 dB in basses and tops that...
Amplifier Denon PMA-655R
The whole amplifier - the front panel, handles and the cover of the body - is made in the same golden color. Denon PMA-655R looks respectable and will fit into any interior, moreover will become its decoration. The peculiarity of the circuit-making solution is two transformers: a large one that provides...
The whole amplifier - the front panel, handles and the cover of the body - is made in the same golden color. Denon PMA-655R looks respectable and will fit into any interior, moreover will become its decoration. The peculiarity of the circuit-making solution is two transformers: a large one that provides...
Amplifier Denon PMA-700AE
"700th" causes only respect. The device is made in the best traditions of the brand - you can't fault it. Everything that we get used to see in electronics with mark "Made in Japan" is in this device. Profiled front panel made of aluminum is paved with handles of different sizes, which rotate gently,...
"700th" causes only respect. The device is made in the best traditions of the brand - you can't fault it. Everything that we get used to see in electronics with mark "Made in Japan" is in this device. Profiled front panel made of aluminum is paved with handles of different sizes, which rotate gently,...
Amplifier Denon PMA-710AE
Denon PMA-710AE has replaced quite successful PMA-700AE. The amplifier almost hasn't been changed externally and can be easily confused with its predecessor. Well, the design of the novelty is tested by time: a large transformer with separate windings for control circuits and audio path, qualitative...
Denon PMA-710AE has replaced quite successful PMA-700AE. The amplifier almost hasn't been changed externally and can be easily confused with its predecessor. Well, the design of the novelty is tested by time: a large transformer with separate windings for control circuits and audio path, qualitative...
Amplifier Denon PMA-725R
This device with typically Japanese design has almost all set of functions, which are necessary for qualitative sound and copying the recordings. Existing record selector allows easy connecting to any of two tape recorders with through path (one of them can be DAT) of four signal sources and copying...
This device with typically Japanese design has almost all set of functions, which are necessary for qualitative sound and copying the recordings. Existing record selector allows easy connecting to any of two tape recorders with through path (one of them can be DAT) of four signal sources and copying...
Amplifier Denon PMA-735R
The PMA-735R incorporates at least two proprietary design features that Denon places particular emphasis on. First, there are the original high-current output transistors in the power amplifier, which provide twice the output current at signal peaks. And secondly, the obligatory presence of two power...
The PMA-735R incorporates at least two proprietary design features that Denon places particular emphasis on. First, there are the original high-current output transistors in the power amplifier, which provide twice the output current at signal peaks. And secondly, the obligatory presence of two power...
Amplifier Denon PMA-737
The PMA-737 has a domestically more than adequate power rating of 55 watts-per-channel into 8 ohms, and versatile facilities. Thus there are no fewer than six source selector keys: tape 1 and 2, tuner, video/aux, DAD (CD player) and phono, this last being switchable for moving-magnet or moving-coil cartridge....
The PMA-737 has a domestically more than adequate power rating of 55 watts-per-channel into 8 ohms, and versatile facilities. Thus there are no fewer than six source selector keys: tape 1 and 2, tuner, video/aux, DAD (CD player) and phono, this last being switchable for moving-magnet or moving-coil cartridge....
Amplifier Denon PMA-925R
Full amplifier Denon PMA-925R is very similar to PMA-525R and PMA-725R. Of course, model with greater sizes has also better properties besides PMA-525R height is significantly greater than junior models have. Huge massive body is pretty old fashioned and looks like typical Japanese amplifier with big...
Full amplifier Denon PMA-925R is very similar to PMA-525R and PMA-725R. Of course, model with greater sizes has also better properties besides PMA-525R height is significantly greater than junior models have. Huge massive body is pretty old fashioned and looks like typical Japanese amplifier with big...
Amplifier Denon POA-4400
Denon make two single-channel (monophonic) power amplifiers which, price apart, basically differ in the number of paralleled output transistors employed and therefore in output power. This report refers to the lesser of the two, although in this regard lesser is a relative term and perhaps not entirely...
Denon make two single-channel (monophonic) power amplifiers which, price apart, basically differ in the number of paralleled output transistors employed and therefore in output power. This report refers to the lesser of the two, although in this regard lesser is a relative term and perhaps not entirely...
Amplifier Denon PRA-S10/POA 3200
This luxurious Japanese amplifier can be related to the category of "ultra-hard Hi-Fi" by both the price and massive-size characteristics. Since people always meet on clothes, exactly this amplifier made an impression (very positive!) on the experts. In actual fact you see metallic boxes (very big and...
This luxurious Japanese amplifier can be related to the category of "ultra-hard Hi-Fi" by both the price and massive-size characteristics. Since people always meet on clothes, exactly this amplifier made an impression (very positive!) on the experts. In actual fact you see metallic boxes (very big and...
Tuner Denon TU-215RD
Denon TU-215RD is low, light and shallow. The body is of beautiful light gray color with golden shimmer. The display is very sharp and easy to read, large and convenient buttons leave a great impression. Only two rounded buttons EON and Radio-Text for direct call of ticker on display make some dissonance....
Denon TU-215RD is low, light and shallow. The body is of beautiful light gray color with golden shimmer. The display is very sharp and easy to read, large and convenient buttons leave a great impression. Only two rounded buttons EON and Radio-Text for direct call of ticker on display make some dissonance....
Tuner Denon TU-260L II
An audio classic that has provided high quality sound at a very reasonable price for many years, the Denon is a very important benchmark for hi-fi tuners. The TU-260L II is the smallest tuner here measuring just 434x75x239mm and weighing 2.5kg. At the front is a basic, though good display which is clear...
An audio classic that has provided high quality sound at a very reasonable price for many years, the Denon is a very important benchmark for hi-fi tuners. The TU-260L II is the smallest tuner here measuring just 434x75x239mm and weighing 2.5kg. At the front is a basic, though good display which is clear...
Tuner Denon TU-425RD
Tuner Denon TU-425RD, released in the Czech Republic (!), pleasantly pleased Eye strict black dress with orderly rows of rectangular buttons, and the thirteen-digit display, on which letters and numbers are drawn thin blue lines. To indicate receipt of the Radio Data System RDS, fine-tuning, and STEREO...
Tuner Denon TU-425RD, released in the Czech Republic (!), pleasantly pleased Eye strict black dress with orderly rows of rectangular buttons, and the thirteen-digit display, on which letters and numbers are drawn thin blue lines. To indicate receipt of the Radio Data System RDS, fine-tuning, and STEREO...
Tuner Denon TU-580RD
The tuner is made in the style of "slim-line", it is very slim, i.e. small in height but normally of big sizes in plan and stands on the four thick legs with gold rims. The display of average sizes is located to the left, rectangular keys and control buttons are put in the right part of the front panel,...
The tuner is made in the style of "slim-line", it is very slim, i.e. small in height but normally of big sizes in plan and stands on the four thick legs with gold rims. The display of average sizes is located to the left, rectangular keys and control buttons are put in the right part of the front panel,...
Tuner Denon TU-680NAB
AS our regular readers probably know, AM performance is perhaps the least of the concerns of most tuner designers. Of the hundreds of tuners and receivers I have tested and used over the past thirty-five or more years, those with AM quality adequate for anything more than speech reproduction could easily...
AS our regular readers probably know, AM performance is perhaps the least of the concerns of most tuner designers. Of the hundreds of tuners and receivers I have tested and used over the past thirty-five or more years, those with AM quality adequate for anything more than speech reproduction could easily...