Cyrus amp and Mission Speakers

[raygreen]

Hi-fi is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. You think you've got it and there is just a lot more hay to sort through.

Just come across the Pioneer A400 which also sounds like a nice amp. How about the Pioneer A400 V Denon's PMA-350SE?

[walpurgis]

Hi-fi is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. You think you've got it and there is just a lot more hay to sort through.

Just come across the Pioneer A400 which also sounds like a nice amp. How about the Pioneer A400 V Denon's PMA-350SE?

A400 is a decent sounding amp. PMA-350SE has more punch. Both OK though.

[istari_knight]

I would say they have more in common than not... Although the Denon phono stage is better than the Pioneer.

[raygreen]

I would say they have more in common than not... Although the Denon phono stage is better than the Pioneer.

Just bought the Denon PMA-350SE for £79. Looks in good nick and even if there is no phono I think it's a good price (mainly use CD and will be more Spotify shortly). Any opinions how this will pair up with my Mission 751's?

[walpurgis]

The Denon will drive any normal speaker without bother and sound good.

Let us know how you get on with it. It offers a lot for that sort of money, you'd have to spend a good few hundred quid to better it.

[raygreen]

The Denon will drive any normal speaker without bother and sound good.

Let us know how you get on with it. It offers a lot for that sort of money, you'd have to spend a good few hundred quid to better it.

I will keep you posted. Looking forward to comparing it to my old Arcam Apha. Thank you all for your advice and comments. It has been really helpful.

[raygreen]

The Denon will drive any normal speaker without bother and sound good.

Let us know how you get on with it. It offers a lot for that sort of money, you'd have to spend a good few hundred quid to better it.

There has been a cock up with the PMA-350SE. Was listed wrong (whybuynew) and is not available. The amp is the PMA-700AE. Available at the same price in silver but does anyone know if it is as good as the PMA-350SE?

[walpurgis]

There has been a cock up with the PMA-350SE. Was listed wrong (whybuynew) and is not available. The amp is the PMA-700AE. Available at the same price in silver but does anyone know if it is as good as the PMA-350SE?

What a cock up! The PMA-700AE is not one I've used. What Hi-Fi slated it though. Ask for your money back! Merry Christmas!

[raygreen]

What a cock up! The PMA-700AE is not one I've used. What Hi-Fi slated it though. Ask for your money back! Merry Christmas!

Couldn't find anything recommending the PMA-700AE so the search goes on. Spotted an A400 and the PMA-350SE will crop up again. Just finding them in good condition as I am a bit of a stickler for looking after my equipment.

[istari_knight]

Thats annoying !

I've got all of the service manuals [bit of a collector] & the 700AE is just an update of the same circuit used in the 350SE/355UK with a few component substitutions... Lazy Denon are ... Or perhaps "if it 'aint broke don't fix it" would be more apt.