HELP PLEASE : Denon PMA510 AE or Yamaha AX397 for Bose 301 Speakers

[rock130577]

Hi

Please help me out.
I have Bose 301 Series V speakers with 150W rms and 4-8ohms.
Between the integrated amps Yamaha AX397 or Denon PMA 510AE, which one should I go for ? I can afford either.

The specs are as follows :

Yamaha AX397 :

Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz20 kHz, 0.019% THD)60 W + 60 W
Minimum RMS Output Power (6 ohms, 20 Hz20 kHz, 0.038% THD)70 W + 70 W
Output Power (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)95 W + 95 W
Maximum Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD)100 W + 100 W
Dynamic Power (8/6/4/2 ohms)100 W/120 W/140 W/150 W
Damping Factor(8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz)240 (speaker A)
Input Sensitivity/ImpedancePhono (MM)2.5 mV/47 k-ohmsCD195 mV/47 k-ohms
Frequency Response (CD Direct On)10 Hz-100 kHz 1 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz20 kHz)Phono (MM) to Rec Out0.003% (3 V)CD to Sp Out0.009% (42.5 W/8 ohms)Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Input Shorted)Phono (MM) [Input Shorted 5 mV]88 dB CD [Input Shorted 195 mV]110 dB (CD Direct On))


Denon PMA 510AE :

Main Specifications
Power amplifier section
Rated output 45 W + 45 W
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.07%)
70 W + 70 W
(4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
Total harmonic distortion 0.02% (8ohms, 1 kHz)
Preamplifier section
Phono equalizer rated output 150 mV (REC out terminal)
Input sensitivity / Impedance
Line 100 mV/47 kohms (Source Direct: OFF)
100 mV/16 kohms (Source Direct: ON)
Phono 2.5 mV/47 kohms
RIAA deviation
Phono 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.5 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF A network)
Line 105 dB (Source Direct: ON)
Phono (MM) 84 dB
(input terminals shorted, input signal 5 mV)
Tone controls
Bass 100 Hz, 8 dB
Treble 10 kHz, 8 dB

 

[sonosphere]

Hi,
I have auditioned the Denon 510, but didn't find it any better than the Norge-1000 (@11k) that I was comparing with. This Denon I suppose cost 17k. Considering the costs and quality aspect I wouldn't recommed this Denon.

No idea about the Yamaha. BTW have your frozen your choices between these two? If yes, then any particular reason?

Regds
Sonosphere

 

[techboy]

For a stereo receiver, get Marantz PM5003 for 20k.

 

[KDM]

Norge and Sonodyne integrated amps are also available in the 10~12K region. Main thing is that you should audition the amps with the music you listen to before you buy.

 

[kapvin]

Hi

Please help me out.
I have Bose 301 Series V speakers with 150W rms and 4-8ohms.
Between the integrated amps Yamaha AX397 or Denon PMA 510AE, which one should I go for ? I can afford either.

The specs are as follows :

Yamaha AX397 :

Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz20 kHz, 0.019% THD)60 W + 60 W
Minimum RMS Output Power (6 ohms, 20 Hz20 kHz, 0.038% THD)70 W + 70 W
Output Power (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)95 W + 95 W
Maximum Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD)100 W + 100 W
Dynamic Power (8/6/4/2 ohms)100 W/120 W/140 W/150 W
Damping Factor(8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz)240 (speaker A)
Input Sensitivity/ImpedancePhono (MM)2.5 mV/47 k-ohmsCD195 mV/47 k-ohms
Frequency Response (CD Direct On)10 Hz-100 kHz 1 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz20 kHz)Phono (MM) to Rec Out0.003% (3 V)CD to Sp Out0.009% (42.5 W/8 ohms)Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Input Shorted)Phono (MM) [Input Shorted 5 mV]88 dB CD [Input Shorted 195 mV]110 dB (CD Direct On))


Denon PMA 510AE :

Main Specifications
Power amplifier section
Rated output 45 W + 45 W
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.07%)
70 W + 70 W
(4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
Total harmonic distortion 0.02% (8ohms, 1 kHz)
Preamplifier section
Phono equalizer rated output 150 mV (REC out terminal)
Input sensitivity / Impedance
Line 100 mV/47 kohms (Source Direct: OFF)
100 mV/16 kohms (Source Direct: ON)
Phono 2.5 mV/47 kohms
RIAA deviation
Phono 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.5 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF A network)
Line 105 dB (Source Direct: ON)
Phono (MM) 84 dB
(input terminals shorted, input signal 5 mV)
Tone controls
Bass 100 Hz, 8 dB
Treble 10 kHz, 8 dB

If it's any hint, Bose seems to use Yamaha amplification at their Bose stores, at least in the few that I've visited. so maybe the bose guys feel that yam amplification flatters their stuff more.

cheers

 

[spirovious]

Hi,
I have auditioned the Denon 510, but didn't find it any better than the Norge-1000 (@11k)

When I listened,I found Denon was superior.It has wide soundstage,Trebles little sweat,no harshness.Norge is good budget amp ,but can sound loud/harsh on higher volume.

 

[jk_chaos]

Dude it all comes down to the music you want to listen to.. If you're into Rock and Heavy Metal, trust me the denon can impress. I just auditioned one today.. Never felt happier. Just my say

 

[susheeljohn]

If it's any hint, Bose seems to use Yamaha amplification at their Bose stores, at least in the few that I've visited. so maybe the bose guys feel that yam amplification flatters their stuff more.

cheers

Thats probably because they buy preowned Yamaha recievers for their showrooms.