Hi, new guy here. Somebody talk me out of this.
Although I successfully assembled my 90s dream system and love it (LOVE IT, zero regrets for what I spent to track it down and some refurb costs) there is still a 2nd 90s obsession I have. That would be the gold top-o-the-line Denon components featured prominently in Stereophile pages and even a review or two. I'm talking about the PRA-S1 (preamp with external power supply), POA-S1 power amplifier monoblocks, DP-S1 and DA-S1 (cd transporter and DA converter combo).
I honestly don't know if I will even like the sound compared to my Levinson setup. (Pics here)
At least as a teenager in the 90's I heard the 23.5, Energy speakers, and a 38S preamp when i was working in a high end store. I have never even seen the Denon gear because it is so rare, let alone listened to it.
I seems that the digital transport rig is the "easiest" to come by, followed by that preamp, and then the power amps are incredibly rare. I've read posts and for sale ads that there were perhaps 50 of these pieces ever sold in the US?
I can't help but think I'm more enamored with the chase than listening to them. I wouldn't sell my Levinson rig so that complicates things a bit (space, net cash outlay). I would run this through my Energy speakers.
Attaching some pics from Google if you don't know which Denon pieces I'm referring to.
Has anyone here ever seen and heard this Denon gear?
Although I successfully assembled my 90s dream system and love it (LOVE IT, zero regrets for what I spent to track it down and some refurb costs) there is still a 2nd 90s obsession I have. That would be the gold top-o-the-line Denon components featured prominently in Stereophile pages and even a review or two. I'm talking about the PRA-S1 (preamp with external power supply), POA-S1 power amplifier monoblocks, DP-S1 and DA-S1 (cd transporter and DA converter combo).
I honestly don't know if I will even like the sound compared to my Levinson setup. (Pics here)
New guy in Minnesota
Hi, just joined after a Google search and found this place. I built my system around my early 90's youth lusting after high end audio I couldn't afford. I still have to pinch myself that I own this system! Speakers: Energy Veritas 2.8 (in black) Amp: Levinson 23.5 Preamp: Levinson 380S...
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At least as a teenager in the 90's I heard the 23.5, Energy speakers, and a 38S preamp when i was working in a high end store. I have never even seen the Denon gear because it is so rare, let alone listened to it.
I seems that the digital transport rig is the "easiest" to come by, followed by that preamp, and then the power amps are incredibly rare. I've read posts and for sale ads that there were perhaps 50 of these pieces ever sold in the US?
I can't help but think I'm more enamored with the chase than listening to them. I wouldn't sell my Levinson rig so that complicates things a bit (space, net cash outlay). I would run this through my Energy speakers.
Attaching some pics from Google if you don't know which Denon pieces I'm referring to.
Has anyone here ever seen and heard this Denon gear?