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Plz advise on Denon PRA 1500/POA 2400

Hi guys, I am new to stereo hifi. I was using quite a vintage solid state integrated Marantz PM 550 DC. And recently bought a used and well taken care Denon pre & power amp. I read that they are quite some guys here using the pra 1500 or poa 2400. I hope you guys could help me with some newbie questions.

For the Denon PRA 1500

- It seems like the volume pot has got to turn to 9'o clock at least before I could start hearing some music from the speaker is this normal? Below 9'o clock there is almost no sound.

- what is the variable loudness actually for?

- Subsonic?

-I have a yamaha EQ-70 any idea how I can loop EQ in to the PRA? ( There are quite afew PB & REC RCAs )
flyinmozart

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willland
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I had a Denon PRA-1500 paired with a Denon POA-1500 and it was a wonderful match musically but had to get the amp gain and the preamp gain set just right. I did experience the same with the gain on the PRA-1500 but once the volume came on, it came on. Slow at first but rapid volume change after 9:00. I had the combo paired with a pair of vintage Klipsch Fortes and once the volume heated up with the Fortes high efficiency(98dB), you couldn't turn it down fast enough. Overall a very musical combination with very fast transients and very thumpy down low.

Does the POA-2400 have gain controls? If so, play with it a while until you get it right.

Bill
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willland
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06-28-11: Flyinmozart
"Hi Hifiman5- sorry think the poa 2400 consumes 500 watt but is putting out 200wpc into 8ohms.I read that too much power wouldn't blow up the speakers. But a audio shop guy actually told me I would blow up my speakers since they are only 100 watts /6ohms speakers. Any idea? But I normally wouldn't even go pass half the volume."

Flyinmozart,

Just keep the volume at reasonable levels and you will be fine. Too little power can cause distortion which can damage speakers. Too much power(when blasting) can damage speakers. Be wise with the volume and enjoy the music.

Bill
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