Denon POA 2200

zumbo
zumbo Posts: 37
edited May 2013 in 2 Channel Audio
Just purchased a Denon POA 2200 off of ebay. Thing is a monster. It has a cool cd only input, and I have connected my old Yamaha cd player with remote and gain control.

Pure analog.

I am stunned, and also wonder why this feature is not offered today. Funny thing is that I have had the cd player since the late 80's, but just got the amp yesterday. But, the amp is from the same time period.

Do understand that the cd player has a gain(volume) control. The amp is a dual mono design, and has gain for each channel as well.

Just having fun.

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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2011
    You're right. That Denon is a nice piece and it is true that their offerings (two channel) are not what they used to be....at least IMO.

    Enjoy....a lot of nice vintage stuff is still out there.


    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

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  • zumbo
    zumbo Posts: 37
    edited February 2011
    I connected the unit to some Realistic Minimus 7 speakers just to test. Shocked is not the word for what happened next.:eek:

    I jumped right on ebay to see how much my little Minimus 7's were worth these days. Shocked to find out they sort-of have a cult following. The little gems say "Custom Made In Japan For Radio Shack" on the back. I have had them forever, and they have been used in my non-climate controlled shop system for over eleven years.

    BTW, they also say 40w max.:biggrin:

    Awaiting the connection of my new 4ohm MB Quart QLS 830's. Amp supposed to be good for 300WPC @4ohm.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2011
    I have a pair of 7s on my desk as my PC speakers! They seem to last forever. And can be used in many applications...very nice for what they are and for such a small speaker.

    Too bad the Shack bagged them. They've been made in Japan, Korea, and China over the years, and received a port for added bass at some point--but I still prefer the sealed design?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

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  • zumbo
    zumbo Posts: 37
    edited February 2011
    Mine are sealed.

    The last time I checked, they were called RCA. Seem to be done now.

    I got these when I was probably 16. They have been used in so many applications, I wouldn't know where to start.

    Just utterly impressed with this amp, and the way it is able to be used. All the chase there seems to be for a pure analog signal these days, and it was offered in the 80's. Apparently, it didn't catch-on.

    I caught it now.:biggrin:
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  • zumbo
    zumbo Posts: 37
    edited February 2011
    cnh wrote: »
    You're right. That Denon is a nice piece and it is true that their offerings (two channel) are not what they used to be....at least IMO.

    Enjoy....a lot of nice vintage stuff is still out there.


    cnh

    True, true.

    It would cost $2500 to get half the power offered by the the POA 2200 I purchased.

    http://usa.denon.com/US/Product/Pages/Product-Detail.aspx?Catid=2e66c0cf-065f-442c-812e-1a43f391e599&SubId=&ProductId=9dbadbe5-aa3f-4bb8-99c0-f2a152205f41
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited February 2011
    Congrats on the Denon. It looks like a beast of an amp. Welcome to CP.... I am certain you will find this place to be a lot of fun!:smile:
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  • zumbo
    zumbo Posts: 37
    edited February 2011
    Thanks for the warm welcome!:wink:
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited February 2011
    I had a similar amp, the Denon POA-1500 and it had a very sweet sound. Nice amp!
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  • rtart
    rtart Posts: 832
    edited February 2011
    I had one of these and traded it to a guy in the Atlanta area a few months ago. Lots of clean power. Do you mind sharing what you paid for it?
    My 7.4.4 DIY 4k Home Theater:
    Polk LSiM 707 L-C-R, LSiM702 side surrounds, LSiM 705 rears
    Polk LSiM 702s x 4 on the Ceiling Atmos speakers
    2 x SVS PB12/Plus 2's
    Denon X3700H
    Emotiva XPA11 Gen 3
    XBox One X 4k & BD and streaming
    Panasonic UB-420 4k player
    HD-A35 HD DVD
    Oppo BD-103D for hirez audio
    Technics SL-D2 TT, Grado Gold Cartridge
    JVC DLA-RS2000/NX7 projector
    Silver Ticket 120" acoustically transparent screen
    Berkline 090 electric recliners with Aura Bass Shakers
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  • zumbo
    zumbo Posts: 37
    edited February 2011
    rtart wrote: »
    I had one of these and traded it to a guy in the Atlanta area a few months ago. Lots of clean power. Do you mind sharing what you paid for it?

    What do you think would be fair?:biggrin:

    What did you trade it for?:confused:
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  • zumbo
    zumbo Posts: 37
    edited February 2011
    OK......:rolleyes: $300+35shipping.
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  • rtart
    rtart Posts: 832
    edited February 2011
    zumbo wrote: »
    What do you think would be fair?:biggrin:

    What did you trade it for?:confused:

    Traded for a Colt Gold Cup Series 70 .45 pistol. Had a lot of custom work done to it, probably worth around $1,800. I bought the POA2200 and a PRA1500 from a pawn shop for $115.

    I would do that deal again.
    My 7.4.4 DIY 4k Home Theater:
    Polk LSiM 707 L-C-R, LSiM702 side surrounds, LSiM 705 rears
    Polk LSiM 702s x 4 on the Ceiling Atmos speakers
    2 x SVS PB12/Plus 2's
    Denon X3700H
    Emotiva XPA11 Gen 3
    XBox One X 4k & BD and streaming
    Panasonic UB-420 4k player
    HD-A35 HD DVD
    Oppo BD-103D for hirez audio
    Technics SL-D2 TT, Grado Gold Cartridge
    JVC DLA-RS2000/NX7 projector
    Silver Ticket 120" acoustically transparent screen
    Berkline 090 electric recliners with Aura Bass Shakers
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  • virtualdean
    virtualdean Posts: 286
    edited February 2011
    rtart wrote: »
    Traded for a Colt Gold Cup Series 70 .45 pistol. Had a lot of custom work done to it, probably worth around $1,800. I bought the POA2200 and a PRA1500 from a pawn shop for $115.

    I would do that deal again.

    Its probably good for his neighbors that you got the Gun out of the hands
    of a dummy.:cool:
    What a deal.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited February 2011
    Congrats!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • johnson33445
    johnson33445 Posts: 2
    edited May 2013
    best of luck and warm wishes for you
    Allen123
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited May 2013
    I had a POA 2200 and i hooked it to a Denon AVR 2801( if i remember correctly)and it was hooked to my SDA2b's and it did a fantastic job....tons of power......i also hooked it direct to cd player and it was PERFECT....VERY NICE UNIT....wish i never let it go
    ..
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