Thanks to the rear USB-B input and embedded high quality D/A converter, the PMA plays high resolution files up to 384kHz/32bit and DSD up to 11.2MHz from a computer in impeccable sonic quality. For the best performance from analogue inputs, the PMA-1600NE features an Analogue Mode which allows to switch off all underutilised sections like the digital input circuitry or the low noise display for an unaltered audio reproduction.
2 x 140 W (4 ohm) output - Enough power even for big rooms
Advanced Ultra High Current (UHC)-MOS Single Push-Pull Circuit Power Amplifier with Schottky barrier diodes - Wide bandwith sound from deep bass to detailed highs
DAC Master Clock Design - Jitter-free audio reproduction
Rear USB-B input - High Resolution Audio playback up to 384 kHz / 32 bit and 11.2 MHz DSD
Digital isolator to eliminate high-frequency computer noise on the USB-B or digital inputs - Enjoy all sources without any unwanted electric noise
FL display for source and sample rate indication - Easily capture most important information
Analogue AMP Mode switching off digital audio circuitry and display - Pure analogue audio reproduction
Advanced AL32 Processing Plus - Digital recordings beautifully faithful to the original sound
Direct Mechanical Ground Construction - Minimizes unwanted vibration
Chassis construction with 6 independent blocks - Eliminates noises between the circuits
Main transformer with separate power supplies for analogue and digital circuits - Preserves audio signal purity
2 Digital Optical and 1 Digital Coaxial inputs; High performance MM & MC Phono Equalizer Amp - Ready for music from all sources
Available in Premium Silver and Black - Perfectly matching the DCD-1600NE Super Audio CD Player
Advanced Ultra High Current MOS
Advanced Ultra High Current MOS
The amplifier features Advanced UHC (Ultra High Current)-MOS technology that utilizes a minimum number of high-current amplifier elements to balance advanced speaker drive capabilities and improved sound quality. Advanced UHC-MOS is an ideal amplifier whose power supply performance is superior to that of bipolar transistors and incorporates the sound quality advantages of MOS-FETs. The Advanced UHC-MOS is provided in a single push-pull configuration that eliminates deviations in the amplification stage and balances high power with delicate musical details. This circuit masterfully reproduces the full sonic range, from the delicate musical nuances to the powerful climaxes of rich musical expression.
6-Block Chassis Configuration
The PMA-1600NE’s chassis is configured of six independent blocks that house the phono equaliser and input circuitry, volume control circuitry, USB-DAC circuitry, amplification circuitry, power section, and the control section. The chassis constructed with 1.0mm thick steel plates protects the signal circuits from external vibration and eliminates the adverse effects of mutual interference among the circuits. The power section has been positioned in the centre of the PMA-1600NE. With heat sinks on both sides, this construction of well-balanced mass is in an ideal location to prevent unwanted vibration from affecting sound quality. In addition, the feet supporting the heavy weight of the power transformer, heat sinks, and chassis are made of ABS resin with rigid rib construction.
Advanced AL32 Processing Plus
For digital input, the PMA-1600NE employs Advanced AL32 Processing Plus, the latest version of Denon’s analogue waveform reproduction technology which utilises unique data interpolation algorithms and also supports high-resolution 384-kHz/32-bit PCM signal input. These algorithms interpolate points that should exist before and after the points in large quantities of data to achieve a smooth waveform that is close to that of the original signal. By carefully restoring data that was lost during digital recording, the resulting playback sound is highly detailed, free of interference, accurately localised, richly expressive in the lower range, and beautifully faithful to the original sound.
Digital Isolator & Analogue Mode
The PMA-1600NE is equipped with a high-speed digital isolator to eliminate adverse influences on sound quality caused by high-frequency noise from a USB-connected computer or from the PMA-1600NE’s digital inputs. Since data is transferred magnetically via coils embedded in an IC chip, the input and output sides are electrically isolated. By isolating the signal line between digital audio circuitry and the D/A converter, adverse influences of high-frequency noise on analogue audio circuitry after the D/A converter are eliminated. The PMA-1600NE also adopted a dedicated secondary winding in power transformer for the digital circuitry to shut out noise from the power source. During analogue audio playback, the Analogue Mode can be used to turn off power to the dedicated digital power source and completely stop operation of the digital input circuitry to avoid any high frequency influence to the analogue section. Analogue Mode also turns off the fluorescent display, allowing the PMA-1600NE to operate as a purely analogue amp (during Analogue Mode, USB-B, coaxial digital, and optical digital inputs are disabled).
USB DAC
The PMA-1600NE provides USB-DAC functions that support high-resolution 11.2-MHz DSD and 384-kHz/32-bit PCM input signals. DSD transmission methods support ASIO native playback and DSD Audio over PCM Frames (DoP). Since asynchronous transfer is controlled by the PMA-1600NE’s master clock rather than the clock of a computer the transfer is free of jitter. The D/A converter used in the PMA-1600NE is the same 384-kHz/32-bit and DSD capable top class DAC used in the DCD-1600NE to deliver a clean, high-grade sound.
MM/MC Phono Equaliser
The PMA-1600NE includes a phono equaliser that supports input from both MM and MC cartridges. This phono equaliser has high gain, and as loops in the circuit board pattern can cause adverse effects on sound quality, the “simple & straight” design represents a significant improvement. On the PMA-1600NE, the MM/MC toggle switch was changed from a push type to a relay type, which shortens the pattern on the circuit board and makes signal loops smaller, allowing delicate analogue signals to be amplified with greater purity.
System Remote Controller
The PMA-1600NE comes with a system remote control unit that can also operate the DCD-1600NE and other Denon CD players. The low noise FL display on the product front panel gives source and sample rate indication.
Universal, modern.
There is no switching outputs to acoustics.
People with a hearing that do not suffer from technology with an audiosophy will appeal the apparatus.
In the amplifier there is a phonorrector for connecting a turntable, a DAC for connecting to a PC or tablet, smartphone. In principle, a tablet with an adapter in a DAC for USB/Lightning removes the need for a separate media player. There are analog and digital entrances.
The amplifier is relatively easy to use.
Directly transformed by sound, which is noticeable.
The amplifier must be heated when placed in close conditions. He warms up as analog equipment in half an hour after turning on, and not as an audiophilia six months after the purchase.
The "modest" 70 watts (on the channel, at 8 Ohms) require a spaciousness to strengthen and scope from 1/4 of the volume adjustment. Therefore, in a typical room for 15 square meters, he is crowded.
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Original reviews
Convenient control from the remote control, excellent exit to the AC, music is the class
The headphone exit disappointed, the phonor -corrector is weak, better (subjectively) sounds from the phono -corrector from the turntable
I compared the sound from the headphones of the D7200 directly from the media player and the stereo system. The stereo -amplifier loses in beauty, you have to display the timbre (both) to the maximum, but the brightness in the picture of the sound relatively direct inclusion in the media player appeared. Unfortunately, I bought a diabetes without a direct exit and the sound on the speakers is better than on the headphones. This is the first case in my many years of practice.
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Original reviews
Excellent manufacturing quality, "beautiful" scheme, stylish design.
An overstated price, a wretched remote control, a timbre -block for an amateur.
Was acquired to replace the old, but legendary Harman-Kardon HK-675. Numerous recommendations of "audiophiles" and purely Japanese origin played their role in the choice. However, the first comparative listening to the “on the go” revealed that this amplifier for wealth and power in the low -frequency range and nearby does not stand with its cheaper colleague in China. Even the lower range Denon does not overlap complete pallor to the rest of its spectrum. Maybe from the point of view of audiophilia, this is a sign of the “correct bass”, but I personally prefer to rely on the reliability of the sound, and not an imposed flavor.
Another unpleasant surprise was that for some reason the Japanese engineers seemed interesting to the idea that the timbral block in the oscillator was corrected only in the strip above 100-120 Hz. Dense and elastic bass, of course, is good, but this is not about this particular case. With the HF, things are much better, although not without comments that can already be attributed to the nit -picking. Otherwise, this unit at its considerable price did not demonstrate any advantages. By the way, the DAC in sound also does not exceed the cheaper analogues that will reveal any comparative “blind” test.
And one more “itching” question for Japanese engineers - on what kind of Lyad they stuck two consistently connected transformers?
The rest of the amplifier can be considered relatively balanced, but devoid of universality, because There are many audiomaterials, where in its case and in the absence of subtleal systems, as in younger models, you can’t do without a sub, especially with such features of a timbre block, when to use it once again, there is no desire.
The only reason I put 4 stars of this unit is that he personally costs me for only 90 thousand, since he does not sound at all for the announced money, and the remote control is just an egregious example of the buzz of its manufacturers: if this is given The model belongs to the premium line, they could ensure the equipment as all-metal as in the PMA-2500, and not with a penny plastic disgrace.
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Original reviews
A purebred Japanese, a good DAC on board, a corporate Denonov sound.
Denon plays well with acoustics with metal squeaks, silk has a slight drawback of high.
What is the plus of the denon - buying it, you already know how it will play with one or another acoustics.
Denon’s bass is slightly bloated and dirty. He needs bright acoustics. He listened to him with tusks, Dali, PSB - there were not enough high frequencies. With metal squeaks, tape, it plays perfectly.
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Original reviews
The sound is excellent.
Definitely high price
I don’t know, 2 thousand bucks for such an amplifier, in my opinion, is a little expensive. Yes, the sound is gorgeous. Denon, as usual, gives out a bright, dynamic, powerful sound. I had 710, listened to 1,500. They also have a Japanese assembly. And now Kiaty. Unless except for the tops. Therefore, for the added entrance to Yusby, raise prices to heaven, it seems to me not ok
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Original reviews
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