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Denon PMA 2000 IVR vs. Arcam AVR 280

I know, I know...it's not even apples and oranges, it's Apple-tinis and Orangutans. But I still have a question to ask y'all.

I have separate 2-channel and HT systems now. My 2-ch player is an Arcam CD36 and Totem Hawks are driven by the aforementioned Denon.

My HT system has the Arcam at its core, with a crappy DVD player (soon to be replaced by an Oppo BD-83 or 83 SE), Gallo a'Diva Tis and a Totem Thunder sub.

I can use the extra channels on the AVR as a zone 2 and run everything out of the Arcam, and lose the Denon. But, should I? It would be a less cluttered set-up, but would sound suffer? Also, I wouldn't be able to bi-wire the Hawks anymore.

Thoughts? And thanks in advance for any help.

Cheers,

john
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I just recently hooked up a Sony TA E 80ES Pre to the Denon 2000ivr direct in - WOW! what a difference that makes, especially for the power handling! I was missing that punch and headroom using only the Denon with my 805 matrix speakers, but not now - just wondering if a dedicated power amp (POA 3000?) will be even "better". no just to find one to compare it to. 

But for the money i paid for both of these units, it's hard to think i could get anywhere close to this quality with new equipment for the equivalent budget.

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