Denon PMA-1700NE – Integrated Amplifier with USB-DAC

Denon PMA-1700NE 140wpc Integrated Amp

Featuring advanced ultra-high current single push-pull circuit power, Advanced AL32 Processing, and MM/MC phono equalizer, the Denon PMA-1700NE integrated amplifier delivers extraordinary sound quality with precise detail. With ultra-high current single push-pull circuit power and Advanced AL32 Processing, the Denon PMA-1700NE retains the detail of the original recording. Listen to your favorite music via the two digital inputs, a rear USB-B input, MM or MC phono equalizer—or go analog with the included DAC mode.

Highlights & Key Technologies

High-power 140W integrated amplifier
Drive your loudspeakers with 140 watts of power-per-channel into 4 ohms. This integrated amplifier offers compatibility with the widest range of speaker types and impedances for operational stability.

Advanced AL32 Processing Plus
Advanced AL32 Processing Plus supports high-resolution 384-kHz/32-bit audio sources. The algorithms restore information that was lost during the digital recording to ensure detailed playback. Advanced AL32 Processing Plus uses data interpolation algorithms to add in the points that should exist before and after large quantities of data, smoothing out the waveform and restoring information that was lost during the digital recording. The resulting playback is highly detailed, free of interferences, richly expressive in the lower range, and beautifully faithful to the original sound. Hear your favorites like never before.

USB-DAC
To accurately synchronize digital circuits, the PMA-1700NE provides USB-DAC functions that support high resolution up to 11.2-MHz DSD and 384-kHz/32-bit PCM input signals. Crafted with exceptional quality, the DAC suppresses jitter and ensures optimal precision in D/A conversion.

High-precision electrical controls
The PMA-1700NE embraces electrical volume, balance, and tone controls while preserving the analog feeling of operation. The unique mechanism offers smooth, linear control.

MM and MC phono equalizer
The PMA-1700NE includes a phono equalizer that supports input from both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges. The simple, straightforward design significantly improves sound quality.

Optical and coaxial digital inputs
The PMA-1700NE features two optical inputs and one coaxial input and supports PCM signals up to 192 kHz/24 bit to improve the sound quality of your TV audio, Blu-Rays, media players, computer, and more.

External pre-amp input terminals
“EXT/PRE” input terminals are fixed gain inputs that can be used for connecting an external pre-amp using the PMA-700NE as a power amp.

TV auto standby (digital input)
The PMA-1700NE includes autosensing to automatically switch the unit on when it senses a digital audio signal from an external source like your TV.

Six-block chassis configuration and direct mechanical ground construction
Constructed with 1mm-thick steel plates and made of ABS resin with rigid rib construction, the chassis protects the signal circuits from external vibration and eliminates adverse effects of mutual interference among the circuits.

Digital isolator
Equipped with a high-speed digital isolator, the PMA-1700NE eliminates adverse effects on sound quality caused by high-frequency noise from a USB-connected computer or digital inputs.

Analog mode
Analog mode can be used to turn off power to digital power sources and completely stop operation of the digital input circuitry, avoiding any high-frequency influence on the analog section.

Advanced ultra-highcurrent (UHC) single push-pull amplifier
Wide bandwidth captures everything from deep bass to detailed highs. The UHC design ensures drivability of a wide range of speaker types and impedances.

Hi-Res Audio certified
Able to decode high-resolution audio ALAC, FLAC, and WAV lossless files up to 24-bit/192 kHz, as well as DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks (the audiophile format of SACD), PMA-1700NE lets you enjoy each note exactly as the artist intended.

110+ years of firsts in audio technology
Founded in 1910, Denon has a deep heritage of "firsts" in audio technology—from Japan's first audio electronics manufacturer to producing the world's first commercial CDs. This focused investment in audio R&D ensures you get the latest technology and highest quality with every listening experience.

Details & Specifications

General
Unit (W x D x H): 434 x 410 x 135mm / 17.1 x 16.1 x 5.3in
Cabinet Size (W x D x H): 434 x 374 x 135mm / 17.1 x 14.7 x 5.3in
Net weight: 17.6kg / 38.8lb
Packaging Dimensions (W x D x H): 548 x 520 x 249mm / 21.6 x 20.5 x 9.8in
Packaging gross weight: 20.4kg / 45lb
Front (Center) Panel: Aluminum
Side cover: SECC with 4 straight emboss
Rear Panel: SECC t1.0mm
Chassis Material: SECC t1.2mm
Bottom Layer: Single
Volume Knob: Aluminum
Input Selector: Aluminum
Bass/Treble/Balance/ Phono Select knobs: Aluminum
Power button: Aluminum
Other knob/button (LOUDNESS, SOURCE DIRECT etc)
Mold (Source Direct,Analog Mode,MM/MC)
Foot: ABS resin with rigid rib w/Hot stamp (Height: 20mm)
Heatsink for Power Amplifier: Extruded Aluminum

Specifications
Rated Output Power: 70W + 70W (8ohm,20Hz-20kHz,THD0.07%) / 140W + 140W (4ohm, 1kHz, THD0.7%)
Speaker Impedance: A or B : 4 ~ 16ohm / A + B : 8 ~ 16ohm
Frequency Response: 5Hz - 100kHz (0~ -3dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.01 % (Rated output: –3 dB), 8 ohm/ohms, 1 kHz
Dumping Factor: 100 and over
MM Phono Input Sensitivity: 2.5 mV / 47 kohm 
MC Phono Input Sensitivity: 200
RIAA Deviation: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.5 dB (MM/MC)
MM Phono Maximum Input: 130mV / 1kHz
MC Phono Maximum Input: 10mV / 1kHz
CD/LINE/RECORDER Input Sensitivity: : 125 mV / 19 kohm
Power Amp Input Sensitivity: 0.85V / 47kohm (EXT. PRE)
MM Phono Signal to Noise Ratio: (89dB)
MC Phono Signal to Noise Ratio: (74dB)
CD Signal to Noise Ratio: (107dB)
Tone Controls: BASS 100Hz ±8dB / TREBLE 10kHz ±8dB
Power Consumption: 295W
Power Consumption at Standby: 0.2W TV autoplay off / 0.4W TV autoplay on

Audio Feature
Power Amplifier Circuit: New UHC-MOS, Single Push Pull (7)
Power Transformer: Dual El Core
Pre Amplifier Circuit: Variable Gain Preamplifier (OP AMP)
Volume Control Type: Electric (MUSES 72323)
Bass / Treble / Mid / Balance Control: Yes / Yes / No / Yes
Tone Control Type: Electric Controlled by Potentiometer
Headphone Circuit: Use Poweramplifier
Source Direct: Yes
Analog Amp Mode: Yes (button on front panel)
DAC Circuit: PCM1795
Digital Filter: Fixed
Digital Processing: Advanced AL32 Processing Plus
DAC Master Clock Design (Doesn’t Support Network Playback): Yes
Asyncronous mode (for USB-B input): yes
Isolator (for USB-B input): Yes, Full Isolation

Connectivity
Phono Input: Yes (MM / MC) *default=MM
Analog Input (include Phono) / REC Out (RCA): 4/1 (PHONO/ CD/ AUX/ RECORDER)
Optical input / output (Maximum Support): 2 / 0 (192kHz/24bit)
Coaxial input / output (Maximum Support): 1 / 0 (192kHz/24bit)
Ext. Pre Input (Power Amp Direct): Yes(Ext.Pre)
2 sets of Speaker Output: Yes (Bi-wiring)
Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated
Headphone Output: 1 (Turn off the speaker when inserting headphone)
Remote Control Bus Terminal: Yes (mini)
AC Inlet: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
HEOS: No
USB B (USB DAC): 1 (Rear)
Module or Main Device: New XMOS (XU210-256-TQ128 )
PCM Sample Rate: ~384kHz/32bit
DSD Audio Streaming (DoP): ~11.2MHz
Roon Certificaton: Yes (Roon Tested)

Control
Remote Controller: Yes (w/CD Player Control)
Control Buttons: Power / Analog Mode / Source Direct / MM / MC
Control Knob: 5 Notch (VOLUME, INPUT SELECTOR, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE)
LED Indicators: Power / Anlog Mode / Source Direct / MM / MC
Front Panel Display: Yes (OLED 128 x 100 dot MXS4036-A) 
Display Language: Alphabetical
Dimmer for Front Display: Bright / Dim / Dark / Off
Control with App via Network Player (Use Remote Control Bus): Yes
TV Auto-play (Opt/Coax digital-in detecter): Yes
Last Function Memory: Yes
Auto Standby Mode: Yes
Owner's Manual: Web Manual
Quick Start Guide: Paper
Battery: Yes (AAA x2)
Power Cord: Yes

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