Somehow, i kinda find that i prefer Clarion if you speak about generality wise, somehow, most of their decks sounds fuller(even the lower end series)

I do find that Alpine is a bit clinical for even up to the 98xx series.

As for Pioneer, hm... can't really say much but the ones with the Burr-Brown DAC does sound quite a lot better than the regular Pioneers

Did you check how much is that Denon going for?

If u don't mind, let me know how much is it? Wouldn't mind grabbing it