Denon PMA-S10ii Integrated Amplifier

[oldius]

This amp, the Denon PMA-S10ii, is an absolute beast, but a steel fist in a velvet glove. It sounds superb, and I'll be surprised if there's anything it cannot drive with aplomb. It weighs in at 30kg. It is 100w per channel into 8 ohms, doubling into four. It has an integrated phono stage with MM and MC capability, balanced inputs, defeatable tone controls, and remote control. It is also extremely rare - this was a Japanese only model with very, very few released outside the country, and there is only one for sale in Europe at 1600 Euros.

This is a UK voltage model (rare as hen's) and is priced to sell, for a friend of mine, at £1,000. The amp is now with me in Liverpool and I am very happy to demonstrate. Condition is excellent. The remote control is fully working and I have tested all functions personally and found the amplifier to be faultless. The amp sounds really excellent - transparent, yet smooth and totally in control.

Specs and internal pics can be found in the link:
https://audiophillness.com/denon-pma-s10ii/

[walpurgis]

That looks lovely, a proper 'Jap-Amp'! Good luck with the sale.

[oldius]

That looks lovely, a proper 'Jap-Amp'! Good luck with the sale.

Thank you. It is a PROPER thing!

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[Mika K]

Beautiful amp. I was eyeballing sometime ago and it was very close call.. ��

[oldius]

Thank you.
The S range of Denon are their superior products. I remember much love on this forum for the DL-S1 cartridge. This is truly an excellent amp, with such a sense of unflappable control.

[oldius]

Good listening session with this thing and @luvpies over the weekend.

[oldius]

To answer some questions posed: I cannot give an exact date of manufacture, but the model was first released in 1997 in Japan. Any European models will be later. To my knowledge, the amp has not been serviced. As you know, I have fully tested all functions for an extended period, and believe it to be faultless. The amp has been in my 'circle' since 2012 and has operated flawlessly. It is also true that this is absolutely built to last, for decades!

There are currently 2, apart from mine, on sale in Europe. One is €1,600, the other is €2,000. I have rejected two offers so far and answered several enquiries.

[oldius]

PMs replied to.

[oldius]

Sold STP.

[oldius]

Well that was a fast withdrawal, said the actress to the bishop!

Back up for sale!

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