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The PMA-1600NE is a stereo Class-AB power amplifier that features two sets of speaker terminals and a dedicated subwoofer output. The amplifier comes with a built-in phono stage and RIAA curve as well as a high-quality DAC with dual differential inputs and a built-in headphone amplifier. The PMA-1600NE also comes with volume attenuators that offer several additional functions besides volume control. They can be used to select inputs, adjust bass and treble levels, activate the headphone amplifier and mute the amplifier. The amplifier has two line-level inputs, one of which has a switch that allows the user to select between a phono and a line input.
The Denon PMA-1600NE is a special amplifier. It combines the performance, build and features of much more expensive models in a compact, affordable package in most markets. This isn’t the first time that Denon has released an affordable integrated amp with these kind of features. The original PMA-1600 was introduced back in 2011 and was one of the first products to combine a Class-AB power amp, dual differential inputs and built-in DSD decoding into a integrated amplifier. It also featured volume attenuators with on/off switches instead of standard potentiometers for added user convenience. However, it had some drawbacks as well. The new PMA-1600NE addresses those issues and comes with several additional features besides – all at virtually the same price point.
Our Verdict
The PMA-1600NE is a great choice for people who are looking for a compact and affordable amplifier with lots of features. It also offers very good sound quality and can easily drive both low- and high-impedance speakers.
Pros
- Compact and affordable integrated amplifier with lots of features
- Sound quality is very good
- Volume attenuators offer lots of functionality
- Can easily drive low- and high-impedance speakers
Cons
- No volume display
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Highlights
- The PMA-1600NE is a compact and affordable integrated amplifier with lots of features.
- It offers very good sound quality and can easily drive both low- and high-impedance speakers.
- The PMA-1600NE comes with volume attenuators that offer several additional functions besides volume control.
- They can be used to select inputs, adjust bass and treble levels, activate the headphone amplifier and mute the amplifier.
- The amplifier has two line-level inputs, one of which has a switch that allows the user to select between a phono and a line input.
- Built-in DAC with dual differential inputs.
- Very compact integrated amplifier with a clean and modern design.
- Volume attenuators offer several additional functions besides volume control.
What’s in the box?
Denon PMA-1600NE, Power cable, Remote control and Owner’s manual.
Price and Availability
The Denon PMA-1600NE Integrated Amplifier is available for just under ₹175,900. You can get more detailed information about the Denon PMA-1600NE’s current price and availability by consulting us.
Design
The Denon PMA-1600NE has a black silk finish and rounded edges. It has a clean and modern design and should look great in any environment. The amplifier has a built-in power supply and is fully self-contained. The front panel of the amplifier is clean and simple. It has a large volume knob in the center, accompanied by a mute button and stereo indicators. There is also a small LED that lights up in blue when the amplifier is on. The volume knob is larger than average and very smooth to operate. The back panel of the amplifier has a number of useful connectors. It comes with the standard RCA and RCA connectors for input and output, respectively.
Sound Quality
The Denon PMA-1600NE offers very good sound quality for an amplifier in this price range. It produces a clean sound and does a good job at separating individual instruments from each other. The sound is also well balanced and the amplifier doesn’t emphasize any particular frequencies to an excessive degree. The Denon is also capable of driving low-impedance speakers, even when connected to the speaker terminals. The Denon is capable of producing a very good soundstage, especially considering its compact design. It also offers a certain amount of transparency and detail. The Denon can easily drive a variety of different speakers, including low- and high-impedance units.
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Specifications
| Brand : | Denon |
| Model : | Denon PMA-1600NE |
| Power : | 140 watts |
| Bluetooth : | Yes |
| Weight : | 17.6 Kg |
| Dimensions : | 434 x 414 x 135 mm |
FAQ’s
Who is this amplifier for?
This is a great amplifier for anyone who loves to listen to vinyl or use a turntable. It also works well as a stereo amplifier for a small to medium-sized room. It has enough power to drive most speakers with authority and clarity.
Can I control this amplifier remotely?
Not really. You can use a Denon DL-103 wireless remote to control volume but it will only work with Denon components.
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Conclusion
The Denon PMA-1600NE is a compact yet powerful integrated amplifier with a great sound quality and a wide range of useful features. The PMA-1600NE’s Class-AB circuitry offers a good balance between performance and efficiency. The amplifier’s circuitry also offers a wide range of useful features. It has two balanced differential inputs and three unbalanced RCA inputs.
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Overall Experience:
This amp is a lot of amp for the money and is still breaking in. I’ve owned a number of amps and have returned them all because I didn’t like them, but the Denon is growing on me and sounds warm, balanced, and punchy.