Integrated amplifier beat b100 densen audio technologies as. The all new b410xs is the new entry level cdplayer from densen. Densen audio technologies is a danish audio component manufacturer. The b 420 is in all aspects optimised for perfect performance. After all, the b175 was half the price of my own prepower combo. The signal comes from the heavily modified cd transport, with external clock control to avoid jitter by using same. Need advice your help please densen beat b100 amp, which.
The densen b300xs is made to define new standards for cost efficient high end audio equipment. I had one evening two compare both players on my system at home, consisting of an aaron 1 integrated amplifier and a pair of cerwin vega speakers with 12 bass speakers. I would have said, and high sound resolution beat 150, which is able to show the difference between cd and sacd. The b 440 is in all aspects optimised for perfect performance. There is also a dsub15 connector, allowing for denlink connection to other. Densen added a tuner to its acclaimed beat range for a good reason. The story here begins with cambridges first universal player, the. Densen has chosen to go with phase linearity and speed. Nov 12, 2015 now from those who have owned or own the densen b 100 amp or anyone who knows. I have been living with this amp for the past 1 year and i feel more people should know about this great little integrated from densen. The b350 amps are densens top of the line monoblocs with an output of 125 watts at 8 ohms and doubling that to 250 watts into 4 ohms. If the connected power amplifier is densens beat 300, it will be possible to make the system active by using electronic crossovers mounted internally in the beat b300. It is the first in a strong line of new cd players. Browse a large variety of books on topics you love or new ones that youll discover.
The b440 is in all aspects optimised for perfect performance. In the scandinavian country of denmark, densen is a cherished purveyor of high end audio products that are both beautiful in sound and form factor. Okay, youre forgiven if you havent heard of this particular brand its only just arrived and for the time being, only a few of these. Densen has over the years produced many well respected preamplifiers, the dm20, b200, b250 and b275 to name a few.
Densen beat 100 integrated amplifier by martin colloms consider an aston martin, lamborghini, or porsche the power of such cars to thrill is undeniable, yet great pleasure can be had from driving more modest but wellbalanced creations such as the mg, the toyota mr2, or the mazda miata. The beat series actually occupies the budget range within densen. Pounded, as we are, by public relations and marketing, it is sometimes difficult to remain truly impartial. I always leave densen amplifiers combined experience, and this model is no exception. Where is the best place to look nowadays for 2nd hand market. The b420 is in all aspects optimised for perfect performance. Ii and krell kps 20 il, while vin yl replay was from the linn lp 12, perhaps overambitiously equalized by a. The signal comes from the heavily modified cd transport, w.
The challenge for the densen, however, was to see how close it could get to the reference sound. Densen b410 high end cd player black worldwide shipping. Cant remember the model numbers ive not heard the b 110 but it should be a cracker. Densen b 420xs cd player in lots of regards densen is the response to naim in denmark. Completing the beat amplification lineup, which up till now consisted of the b 100 integrated and b 300 power amp, is the b 200 preamplifier. The b 440 may look as the naturally progression of the award winning densen b 400xs at least pricewise, but actually is more of than a successor, and pushes the quality of cd playback significantly. Each face sports a flat central display flanked by four chromed controls on either side.
On the backpanel there is a switch to adjust the gain, so that the b350 works perfectly with a traditional preamp, as well as a cdplayer with variable output. This provides a clear upgrade path, from one b200b300 to one b200 and up to four b300s using electronic crossovers, in an stateoftheart active system. Densen b150xs i forstarkare med kraft och klarhet i kop nu. Ive heard both the naim cds3 and the densen b 400xs and reckon the densen is comfortably ahead.
The b440 may look as the naturally progression of the award winning densen b400xs at least pricewise, but actually is more of than a successor, and pushes the quality of cd playback significantly. The replacements dont have to be floor standers, i am quite open to bookshelfmonitors. However, the next cd player up in the densen range is a completely different kettle of fish. Review densen beat 400 vs helios 1 cd player, 21 aug 2002. As the b150xs is a wide bandwidth design it goes to 400. A solid cd player, although by no means anything special beyond the build quality and aesthetics. As for the densen amps, i really rate their entry level prepower. I remembered when i first set my eyes on this beat 100, a thought speed thru my mind i cant afford it. Do your ears need massaging with some highquality radio. Densen beat b400 manual compact disc player hifi engine. Presenting their topoftherange, twobox cd player, paul rigby gets to grips with the densen b 475 are you brave enough to consider the music. Taking many of the innovations from the b275 super leggera preamp, the b230cast offers a new level of performance. Sep 25, 2006 densen added a tuner to its acclaimed beat range for a good reason.
We will not compromise all the choices we make when we design a new audio product have only one goal, and that is to give you the best possible sound. Integrated amplifier beat b100 amplmixer densen audio. The scandinavians do away with a rotary pot altogether and volume is controlled by push buttons that trigger clicking relays. For some reason, densen has not caught on here in the u. The b 440xs is in all aspects optimised for perfect performance. The all new b 410 is the new entry level cd player from densen. At the same time, in my another setup, i pair densen b200 with parasound a52. Well yes, and the rossini player continues in the range as a pure red book. Now densen introduces the b230cast, a new high end preamp with streaming capability at an affordable price. Now from those who have owned or own the densen b100 amp or anyone who knows. Densen b420xs cdplayer in lots of regards densen is the response to naim in denmark. For sale fully functional cd player from densen in very good condition see photo. Marantz cd6006ukse cd player black high end cd6006ukse uk special edition 5 out of 5 stars. Dm10 indeed has 2 versions, confirmed by the densen chief in the densen forum version 2 is 75w per channel.
For example, on the chet baker sings jazz album, the densen could easily match the references 3d soundstage effect. The first in a new line of densen cd players, it has become an emidiate success, and are now followed by a big brother, the densen b 420. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by densen. For us, making densen is very much a labour of love. Densen beat b100 integrated amplifier lock up your daughters the danes are coming. Densen audio technologies demagic demagnatizing cd by. B 200 is clean and airly enough, supported by the power of parasound to give me good sound. Presenting their topoftherange, twobox cd player, paul rigby gets to grips with the densen b475 are you brave enough to consider the music. Despite the name, it is not an upgraded b300, but rather a smaller version of densens top of the line b320 monoblock power amplifier. There is also a dsub15 connector, allowing for denlink connection to other densen products, such as auto power onoff. Due to the of the new helikon sl cartridge in this issue my turntable.
Completing the beat amplification lineup, which up till now consisted of the b100 integrated and b300 power amp, is the b200 preamplifier. At the same time, in my another setup, i pair densen b 200 with parasound a52. The first in a new line of densen cd players, it has become an emidiate success. The all new b410 is the new entry level cdplayer from densen. The b 150 is, as with all other densen amplifiers, the dmcd technology also secures an extremely firm grip on the speakers combined with a fast, precise and truly transparent sound. The all new b 410xs is the new entry level cd player from densen. Densen beat 100, spectrum of 1khz sinewave, dc10khz, at 1w into 8 ohms, linear. Densen has a strong reputation among audiophiles due to the densens cd players highly engaging musicality. The densen b400 xs cd player by chris binns it cannot be mere coincidence that recently three people have made similar observations while listening to music in my living room there is now less difference between the sound of cd and vinyl reproduction in my system.
They all share the densen characteristics of extreme musicality, military precision in mounting and soldering, easy upgradeability, and good looks. As the b 150xs is a wide bandwidth design it goes to 400. According to the developers, b 410 came out better and cheaper than its predecessors. Except that test gear probably wouldnt be available in albino silver and black. Shortly before christmas danish high end manufacturer densen launched the b 410 cd player. Our goal is to make hifi equipment that will ensure you fantastic musical experiences with your sound system.
Thule audio cd100 high end cdplayer mit zubehor top zustand. Danish electronics manufacturer of integrated, monoblock power amplifier, preamplifier and dac. A couple of years ago i had a costumer, who kept calling about the b400, which was not on the market yet. The b150 is, as with all other densen amplifiers, the dmcd technology also secures an extremely firm grip on the speakers combined with a fast, precise and truly transparent sound. On the backpanel there is a switch to adjust the gain, so that the b 350 works perfectly with a traditional preamp, as well as a cd player with variable output. Its essence is to unleash the most sensitive section of the player and the analog portion of the supply chain. He got a new drive controller, a new interface and display control program to be fully compatible with. Densen beat 400 g cd player cd playerrecorder rodolphe cassan 11. The b 420 may look as the naturally progression of the award winning densen b 400. Playing a well recorded cd on densen b400 plus gives a listening experience so real that it takes the best lp recordings played on my linnlp12 or.
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