Integrated stereo amplifier Denon PMA-1600NE
Denon, being one of the oldest brands in the Hi-Fi and Hi-End equipment market, continues to develop new solutions and introduce modern technologies. The Denon PMA-1600NE Integrated Stereo Amplifier is the evolution of the legendary PMA-1500. And of course, it has more functionality.
Denon PMA-1600NE - what are the features of audio equipment
The amplifier has a push-pull circuit on UHC-MOS (field-effect) transistors. This provides a wide dynamic range. And as a result - deep bass with detailed high frequencies. There are two power transformers to power the analog and digital parts. As well as Source Direct and Analog Mode modes to bypass all additional circuits and disable digital circuits. That allows you to send a signal directly. For the amplifying part. Avoiding any interference in the analog section.
The Advanced AL1600 Plus processor is integrated into the PMA-32NE digital path. It is good for signal processing with special interpolation algorithms. Which bring it closer to the original analog signal, by detailed data recovery.
The Denon PMA-1600NE has a built-in asynchronous USB DAC with a separate master clock. It provides support for Hi-Res PCM 384kHz/32-bit and DSD 11.2MHz. Moreover, both through ASIO and through DoP (DSD over PCM). The asynchronous mode of operation of the DAC makes it possible to avoid the strong influence of jitter. For this, a separate synchronization block is used.
The MM/MC phono stage for electric turntables contained in the PMA-1600NE stereo amplifier has a high gain and a simplified circuit. This helps to reduce additional influences on the sound from outside.
Denon PMA-1600NE Stereo Amplifier Specifications
| channels | 2 |
| Output power (8 ohm) | 70W + 70W
(20 kHz - 20 kHz, T.N.I. 0.07%) |
| Output power (4 ohm) | 140W + 140W
(1 kHz, T.N.I. 0.7%) |
| Power transformer | 2 |
| Signal to noise ratio | 108 dB (line); 74 dB (MC); 89 dB (MM) |
| Bi-wiring | Yes |
| bi-amping | No |
| Direct mode | Yes |
| Adjustment | Balance, bass, treble |
| Phono stage | MM/MC |
| Line input | 3 |
| Linear output | 1 |
| Digital input | USB-B, S/PDIF: optical (2), coaxial (1) |
| DAC | PCM1795 (asynchronous mode) |
| bit-prefect | Yes |
| Support for digital formats (S/PDIF) | PCM 192 kHz / 24-bit |
| Support for digital formats (USB) | PCM 384 kHz/32-bit; DSD256/11.2MHz |
| Remote control | Yes (RC-1213) |
| Auto-off | Yes |
| Power cable | Removable |
| Power Consumption | 295 W |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | X x 434 414 135 мм |
| The weight | 17.6 kg |
Plus, you can't miss the fact that outwardly, the Denon PMA-1600NE looks like high-end equipment. Stylish, rich and very attractive design creates that indescribable feeling of perfection. The stereo amplifier is available in two colors - black and silver. And both options look very dignified. This is not to say that audio equipment will freely fit into any interior. But it will be very difficult not to notice her indoors.