Quote Originally Posted by NickWH
I would go with NAD. The NAD will be better on music material, which is my opinion. Denon receivers have that "Japanese" sound to them that I don't particularly care for.

You should listen for yourself before purchasing.
Every amp has a japanese sound...just open up your amp and you will see what i mean Denon sound better in my ears...NAD has not got the sound like a denon av-sr1 for instance great amp 170wpc now thats a true powerbeast. We had a NAD for one week overhere [topmodel] this amp really sounds "dull" a tin-can-like of sound compared to the denon. 1300euros now secondhand...is a bargain iff you ask me. But the man is right listen for yourself

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