Denon PMA 720AE

[Sergimm]

I have the opportunity to buy a Denon PMA 720AE for €90 ($105 USD) that is supposedly in good working order. Is this a good price? I’m not necessarily looking for a new amp, using a Luxman L5 as my main amp (in need of a recap soon) at the moment. That Denon seems like it could be an upgrade at a reasonable price.

 

[rickb119]

This may help with your decision. https://www.whathifi.com/us/denon/pma-720ae/review

Personally, I'd hold out for something better.

 

[Sergimm]

Thanks for your reply, it's useful. Although now a new challenger entered the game: I can also get a Denon PMA 980r for €70. It looks a bit more worn out and I can't guarantee 100% what I will find when I open it (I'm unable to check any of them in person).

The 980r seems to have fantastic specs and be beefier, but it's also 20 years older. Is the 720AE inherently better because it's a modern amp (from Denon too)?

 

[rickb119]

Here's someone on AK that bought one, a few years ago. Post #9 tell you what he thinks of it. https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/help-kenwood-ka-7100-or-denon-pma-980r.735907/