KlaymenDK;144844 Wrote: > Hi audiophiles, > I am in need of a new stereo to replace my ancient Aiwa, and as it > stands the choice has come down to the Denon D-M33 [1]: it has enough > line inputs for my current needs (one extra would have been nice), it > seems to be of sufficiently high quality (in regard to audio quality as > well as physical build), and more importantly -- its WAF* is quite > excellent. > > But perhaps you guys will tell me that this M33 is a hopelessly dumb > choice for some reason, and that I ought to go with so-and-so instead > of wasting my money; so just in case here is my post. > > As a secondary option, the Yamaha Piano Craft E400 [2] also meets WAF > standards, albeit just barely since it comes in (gasp!) two stacked > units. > > An alternative should be in the same price range, have at least 2 line > inputs (dvd+squeezebox), and be solid enough so as to expect a fairly > long life span. I don't care much about DAB, as I am quite content with > the diversity of Internet radio. > > So, any comments? I'd much appreciate it! > > Best regards, > KlaymenDK > > Links: > [1] Denon D-M33: > http://www.denon.co.uk/site/frames_main.php?main=prod&ver=&MID=3&sub=3&action=detail&Pid=223 > [2] Yamaha Piano Craft E400: > http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/products.php?idcat1=2&idcat2=18&idcat3=31&idprod=1054&archivset=&newsset= > ___________________ > *WAF = Wife Acceptance Factor; it has to be 'elegant and > simple-looking', so I can be allowed to keep it in the living room ;)
Depends on what you are going to use it for. Easy listening, serious listening or parties. The Yamaha has a more powerful amplifier, which helps if you have speakers with low sensitivity. Another alternative is Denon DRA-F102. -- tomsi42 SB3, Rotel RC-1070/RB-1070, dynaBel Exact, Kimber Kable 4TC and Timbre. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ tomsi42's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2477 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28521 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
