Denon PMA-50 Stereo Integrated Amplifier

Product Description

• Small-size Digital Amp with Digital-in.
  
• 32-bit, 192 kHz Ultra Precision D/A Converter.
  
• Native support for DSD2.8 and DSD5.6 by DOP (DSD over PCM).
  
• Asynchronous mode with 192 kHz/24-bit support for USB-B input.

Product Features

Have you seen the Denon PMA-50 Digital Integrated Stereo Amplifier's long list of features? The Denon PMA-50 digital integrated stereo amplifier, which has a USB connection to your PC or Mac to play high-res PCM and DSD audio tracks, is now available, according to AVFive. It offers superior audio fidelity with the newest high-resolution audio sources. PCM tracks are supported up to the exceptional fidelity 24-bits/192-kHz, 2.8MHz, and 5.6MHz DSD tracks. Wireless Bluetooth® connectivity allows you to enjoy music from your preferred portable device, and the PMA-50 offers NFC touch pairing in addition to multi-point Bluetooth connectivity. The PMA-50 has CSR aptX® Low Latency decoding for the highest wireless audio fidelity and CD-quality sound.

Along with an analogue stereo input for compatibility with vintage analogue sources, there are multiple digital inputs (2 optical and 1 coaxial) for compatibility with digital audio sources. The PMA-50 is rated at 50 watts per channel into 4 ohms for compatibility with the widest range of speaker types, and the advanced Class D digital amplifier uses DDFA technology that offers high efficiency and low distortion. The small chassis has luxurious styling, is sized to fit almost anywhere, including desktop computers in homes and offices as well as home studios, and can be mounted both horizontally and vertically.

The Denon PMA-50 stereo integrated amplifier is a small but powerful audio device that will improve your listening experience. This amplifier provides exceptional sound quality and versatility thanks to its high-quality construction and advanced features.

The PMA-50 has a digital input that allows you to connect it to a variety of digital sources, such as a computer or a streaming device. This makes it simple to play music from various sources, and the digital input ensures that sound quality is maintained.

The PMA-50 also has a built-in headphone amplifier, which is a useful feature. This enables you to connect your headphones directly to the amplifier and enjoy high-quality sound without the use of a separate device. The headphone amplifier is also designed to work with a variety of headphones, allowing you to listen to music in the way that is most comfortable for you.

The PMA-50 also has a high-quality analogue input for connecting to traditional audio sources like a turntable or a cassette deck. This means that you can listen to your entire music collection in high quality, regardless of the source.

The PMA-50 also includes a sophisticated power amplifier section that is designed to produce high-quality sound with minimal distortion. This means you can listen to music at high volumes without losing quality.

The PMA-50 has a sleek and modern design with a minimalist aesthetic. Because of its small size, it is simple to incorporate into any room or setup. It also has a straightforward and intuitive control layout, making it simple to use.

Powerful and detailed sound from a full digital power amplifier

The amplifier section makes use of CSR's DDFA® technology. In contrast to conventional class D amplifiers, the discrete output stage circuit achieves higher signal-to-noise ratio and lower distortion. At 50W into 4 ohms, this cutting-edge amplifier system offers excellent audio fidelity and high amplifier efficiency. You can connect speaker cables using bare wire, pin connectors, or banana plug connectors with the premium grade multi-way speaker connectors.

The full digital power amplifier in the Denon PMA-50 is designed to produce powerful and detailed sound. This is accomplished through a variety of technologies and design elements.

In contrast to traditional analogue power amplifiers, digital power amplifiers use digital signals to control the amplifier's output. This allows for more precise control over the output of the amplifier, resulting in less distortion and a more accurate reproduction of the original sound.

Furthermore, the PMA-50's digital power amplifier is designed to be highly efficient, reducing power consumption and heat generation. As a result, the amplifier can deliver more power to the speakers while using less energy, producing a more dynamic and powerful sound.

The ability to process high-resolution audio formats is another important feature of the PMA-50's digital power amplifier. This means that the amplifier can reproduce audio with a high number of bits and a high sample rate with greater accuracy, resulting in a more detailed and nuanced sound.

Processing of Advanced AL32 Digital Audio

The PMA-50 is equipped with Denon's Advanced AL32 digital audio processing system for the highest level of fidelity with 16-bit, 20-bit, and 24-bit digital audio tracks. Advanced AL32 processing, found on Denon's high-end digital audio components and audiophile disc players, upconverts, digitally filters, and noise-shapes data from lower bit depths to full 32-bits, producing sound with a remarkable dynamic range and noticeably improved low level resolution. Never before have your favourite digital audio tracks sounded better.

Denon PMA-50 features Advanced AL32 digital audio processing technology. This technology improves sound quality by displaying a more accurate representation of the original audio signal.

Advanced AL32 processing analyses the digital audio signal and adjusts it in real time to correct for any errors or distortion that may have occurred during the digital-to-analog conversion process. This is accomplished by employing a high-resolution digital filter capable of identifying and correcting errors in the audio signal with high precision.

This technology also contributes to better audio soundstage and imaging by providing a more accurate and natural representation of the original recording. This is accomplished by varying the timing and phase of the audio signal, resulting in a more realistic and immersive listening experience.

Furthermore, Advanced AL32 processing aids in the reduction of jitter, a type of distortion that can occur when digital audio signals are not properly synchronised. This contributes to overall sound quality improvement by providing a more accurate and stable audio signal.

NFC and multi-point connectivity via Bluetooth

With quick and simple pairing via the Bluetooth button on the front panel, the PMA-50's Bluetooth connectivity allows you to stream your favourite audio tracks from your portable devices. Simply press the Bluetooth button on the front panel or the remote control to turn on Bluetooth, and then when prompted, enter the supplied 4-digit passcode on your device. The PMA-50 instantly pairs with your device and can remember up to 8 devices. NFC is a feature of the PMA-50 for even quicker pairing (Near Field Communication). Without the need for a manual passcode, all you have to do is turn on your NFC-enabled Bluetooth device and place it next to the N mark on the side panel of the PMA-50.

The Denon PMA-50 features NFC (Near Field Communication) and Bluetooth multi-point connectivity. These technologies work together to make it simple to wirelessly connect the amplifier to a variety of devices and stream audio from them.

NFC allows the PMA-50 to be easily paired with compatible devices, such as smartphones or tablets, by simply touching the device to the amplifier. This eliminates the need for manual pairing and allows multiple devices to be connected to the amplifier.

The PMA-50 can connect to multiple devices at the same time thanks to Bluetooth multi-point connectivity. This means you can listen to music on one device, such as your phone, and then switch to another, such as a tablet, without having to disconnect the first.

After connecting the devices to the amplifier, you can stream music from them to the PMA-50, which will then amplify and play it through your speakers. Bluetooth technology supports a variety of codecs, including SBC, AAC, aptX, and aptX HD, to ensure high-quality wireless audio transmission.

Compact Chassis for Horizontal or Vertical Positioning

The chic and refined compact chassis has luxurious finishes, including glossy and matte black surfaces, soft aluminium matte, and bright silver tone accents. The PMA-50 has removable feet and screw caps that are easily reconfigurable for maximum placement versatility. It can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. With the help of an automatic display orientation function, the PMA-50 can automatically determine whether an amplifier is mounted vertically or horizontally and change the display accordingly.

The Denon PMA-50 has a small chassis that can be positioned horizontally or vertically. This feature allows you to place the amplifier wherever you want and integrate it into your home audio setup.

When placed horizontally, the PMA-50 has a low profile and can be easily integrated into a bookshelf or other compact space. When placed vertically, the PMA-50 can be placed on a stand, which can help save space while also providing a unique look.

The PMA-50's compact size also makes it easy to transport; you can easily bring it to a friend's house or on a trip and enjoy high-quality audio wherever you go.

Furthermore, the PMA-50's design allows for easy access to the controls and inputs regardless of where it is placed, making it simple to use and convenient.

Superior Headphone Output

A dedicated headphone amplifier circuit with a high-speed, ultra-low distortion wideband op amp and a fully discrete final output stage is included in the PMA-50 for the highest level of audio fidelity. The PMA-50 has an adjustable headphone impedance control with three settings for low, medium, and high impedance headphones that ensure proper matching of headphone impedance and amplifier gain in order to support the widest range of headphone types. The 3.5 mm connector on the headphone jack makes it compatible with high-end home and studio headphone models.

The Denon PMA-50 has an excellent headphone output that is intended to provide high-quality sound to your headphones. This feature is intended to improve your listening experience when using headphones with the amplifier.

The PMA-50's headphone output is intended to work with a variety of headphones, including those with low and high impedance. This means it can drive both low- and high-end headphones at the same quality level.

The headphone output has a high output power as well, allowing it to deliver a powerful and dynamic sound to your headphones at high volume levels. When listening to music with complex soundscapes or high-energy tracks, this is especially useful.

Furthermore, the PMA-50's headphone output is designed to minimise distortion and noise, ensuring that the audio you hear is as close to the original recording as possible.

The PMA-50 also has a separate headphone output circuit that is independent of the main amplifier circuit, resulting in pure and high-quality sound for your headphones.

High Resolution USB-B Input

You can connect your Mac or PC to the PMA-50 via the USB-B input and play high resolution audio tracks. The PMA-50 can play high resolution DSD files at 2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz as well as high resolution PCM files with up to 24-bits/192-kHz (DSD is the advanced digital audio coding system of SACD). Included is a USB-A to USB-B cable.

The Denon PMA-50 features a high resolution USB-B input for connecting the amplifier to a computer or other USB-enabled device to play high-resolution audio files. This feature is intended to improve your listening experience by allowing you to play high-resolution audio files with the best sound quality possible.

When a USB-enabled device is plugged into the PMA-50's USB-B input, the amplifier can read and process high-resolution audio files with a high sample rate and bit depth. This means that the audio files are more detailed and accurate representations of the original recordings are played back.

Furthermore, the USB-B input is intended to reduce jitter, a type of distortion that can occur when digital audio signals are not properly synchronised. This contributes to overall sound quality improvement by providing a more accurate and stable audio signal.

The USB-B input also enables simple and convenient control of audio playback, volume, and other settings via a computer or other USB-enabled device, resulting in an efficient and streamlined listening experience.

The PMA-50 has a dedicated noise isolation block that sits before the digital amplifier and D/A conversion block to eliminate induced digital noise from the USB input and keep it from lowering audio fidelity.

Analog stereo input and multiple digital audio inputs

The PMA-50 has one coaxial and two optical digital audio inputs in addition to the USB-B input. Additionally, a stereo analogue input is provided for use with older analogue sources.

The Denon PMA-50 has an analogue stereo input as well as multiple digital audio inputs, allowing you to connect the amplifier to a variety of audio sources. This feature is intended to provide flexibility and convenience in audio playback options.

The analogue stereo input allows you to connect traditional audio sources to the amplifier, such as a turntable or cassette deck. This means you can listen to your entire music collection in high quality, regardless of where it came from.

USB-B, Optical, and Coaxial are among the digital audio inputs. These inputs allow you to connect digital devices to the amplifier, such as a computer, streaming device, or CD player. This gives you more options for streaming music, and the digital inputs keep the sound quality high.

The multiple digital audio inputs also support a variety of audio formats, including DSD, PCM, and others, giving you even more options for playing high-quality audio files.

The PMA-50's analogue stereo input and multiple digital audio inputs allow for the simple and convenient connection of a variety of audio sources, providing versatility and convenience in audio playback options.

Low Latency aptX Decoding

The PMA-50 has the most recent generation CSR aptX Low Latency decoding for CD-quality audio playback, which offers perfect time synchronisation when playing back audio from video sources without any lip sync problems.

The Denon PMA-50 features low latency aptX decoding. This technology is intended to improve audio quality when streaming music wirelessly via Bluetooth.

aptX is a codec (coder-decoder) that compresses audio data before it is wirelessly transmitted and then decompresses it when it arrives at the receiving device. This helps to ensure that the audio is transmitted as clearly as possible.

The PMA-50's low latency aptX decoding aids in reducing the delay or latency between audio transmission and reception. This ensures that the audio and video are in sync, which is especially important when watching videos or playing games on a device that is connected to the amplifier.

Furthermore, the PMA-50's aptX codec has a high-quality audio transmission, which means that the audio received is closer to the original recording than standard Bluetooth codecs. As a result, the audio experience is more detailed, nuanced, and high-quality.

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