The performance of the PMA-1600NE far surpasses that of Denon’s previous PMA-1500 series. With ultimate base quality, unique Denon technology, and cutting-edge connectivity, the PMA-1600NE is a masterpiece of sound technology.
With the USB-B input on the rear and the built-in high-quality D/A converter, the PMA plays high-quality files up to 384 kHz / 32 bits and DSD up to 11.2 MHz from your computer with perfect sound quality. The PMA-1600NE features an Analog Mode for the highest level of analog input playback, allowing you to turn off all unused parts and reproduce unmodulated sound, such as low-noise digital input circuits or displays.
The amplifier features Advanced UHC (Ultra High Current) -MOS technology that utilizes an advanced high speaker balance and improved sound quality with minimum high-intensity amplifier elements. Advanced UHC-MOS is the ideal amplifier offering superior power to bipolar transistors and integrating the benefits of MOS-FET sound quality. Advanced UHC-MOS technology is available in a single push-pull configuration that minimizes variations in the amplification phase and balances high power with delicate musical details. This circuit reproduces the entire range of sounds, from delicate musical nuances to powerful climaxes with rich musical expression.
6-block chassis configuration
The PMA-1600NE chassis consists of six independent blocks containing a phono equalizer, an input circuit, a volume control circuit, a USB-DAC circuit, an amplification circuit, a power supply section, and a control section.
Advanced AL32 Processing Plus
Support for 384 kHz / 32-bit PCM inputs
For digital inputs, the PMA-1600NE incorporates AL32 Processing Plus, the latest version of Denon’s analog signal reproduction technology, using a unique data interpolation algorithm and supporting high-quality 384 kHz / 32-bit PCM signal input. These algorithms interpolate points that exist before and after a large amount of data to reproduce a regular waveform close to the original signal. The precise recovery of data lost during digital recording ensures a rich, ultra-detailed, interference-free, precisely localized representation, even in the low ranges, and faithful sound reproduction.
Digital isolator
The PMA-1600NE is equipped with a high-speed digital isolator that eliminates the negative effects of high-frequency noise on sound quality from a computer connected via USB or the PMA-1600NE’s digital inputs. Since data is transmitted magnetically through the coil integrated into the chip, the input and output sides are electrically isolated. Isolating the signal line between the digital audio and the D/A converter eliminates high-frequency noise that negatively affects the analog audio circuits located behind the D/A converter. The PMA-1600NE also features a dedicated secondary winding inside the digital circuit transformer to block noise from the power supply. By using analog mode for analog audio playback, you can cut off power from a dedicated digital power supply to completely turn off the digital input circuit, avoiding high-frequency effects on the analog section. Analog mode also disables the fluorescent display and allows the PMA-1600NE to function as a purely analog amplifier (USB-B, coaxial digital, and optical digital inputs are not available in analog mode).
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User reviews
Johann
I returned this product because it didn’t suit me.
For my ears, I find the mids too forward.
Otherwise, it’s very well made, a beautiful amp.
The connectivity is a bit limited for me.
Don’t be put off by the three stars—it surely deserves five for other music lovers.
As we know, hi-fi is all about the ear and personal taste.
Best regards
Comment from May 03, 2025 — Experience from April 25, 2021
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J'ai retourner ce produit car il ne me convient pas.
Pour mes oreilles je trouve le médium trop en avant.
Sinon très belle fabrication un belle amplis.
Connectique un peu juste pour moi
Ne vous fiez pas aux trois étoiles il en mérite sûrement 5 pour d'autres mélomane.
Comme ont le sais la hifi ces l'oreille et le goût.
Cordialement
Matthieu
Excellent amplifier with beautiful mids/highs, extremely well-managed bass even with many bass speakers (B&W 702S2), and ample power on tap!
Used with B&W 706S2, an excellent system :)
Comment from October 29, 2023 — Experience from August 15, 2023
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Excellent ampli, un beau médium/aigu, un grave extrêmement bien géré et même avec beaucoup d'HP de grave (B&W 702S2), et une réserve de puissance au rdv !
Utiliser avec des B&W 706S2, un excellent système : )
Mickael
An amp I had wanted for a long time, a sure value with sound quality that delivers, well-balanced with sufficient power. There's not much to say except that this is a device I recommend! (One detail: no loudness, but no big deal as a good device doesn't need it).
Comment from November 22, 2020 — Experience from October 12, 2020
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Un ampli que je voulais depuis longtemps une valeur sûre qualité sonore au rendez-vous, bien équilibré puissance suffisante y a pas grand chose à dire juste un appareil que je conseille ! (détail : pas de loudness, pas grave un bon appareil n'en a pas besoin).
