Denon PMA-1700NE – Integrated Stereo Amplifier
The Denon PMA-1700NE is a premium 2-channel integrated amplifier designed for high-quality analogue and digital music playback. It combines Denon's Advanced UHC-MOS Single Push-Pull amplifier circuit with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus, an integrated USB-DAC and an MM/MC phono equaliser. With 70W per channel into 8Ω and 140W per channel into 4Ω, the PMA-1700NE is designed to drive a wide range of compatible loudspeakers with control and stability.
Key Features
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Advanced UHC-MOS Single Push-Pull Circuit: Denon's high-current amplifier design provides strong speaker-driving capability while maintaining detailed and controlled sound reproduction.
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70W per Channel into 8Ω: Delivers 70W + 70W from 20Hz–20kHz at 0.07% THD.
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140W per Channel into 4Ω: Provides increased power output for compatible lower-impedance loudspeakers.
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Advanced AL32 Processing Plus: Denon's digital waveform processing supports high-resolution audio up to 384kHz/32-bit.
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USB-DAC: Rear USB-B input supports PCM playback up to 384kHz/32-bit and DSD up to 11.2MHz.
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MM/MC Phono Equaliser: Dedicated phono input supports both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges.
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Digital Inputs: Two optical and one coaxial input allow direct connection of compatible digital audio sources.
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Analog Mode: Disables digital circuitry when listening to analogue sources to help minimise unwanted digital interference.
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Source Direct: Bypasses tone-control circuitry for a more direct audio signal path.
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EXT.PRE Input: Allows the PMA-1700NE's power amplifier section to be driven by a compatible external preamplifier.
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Speaker A/B Outputs: Two sets of gold-plated speaker terminals support flexible speaker configurations and bi-wiring.
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High-Precision Controls: Electronic volume, balance and tone controls combine precise operation with a traditional analogue control feel.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type |
Integrated Stereo Amplifier |
| Channels |
2 |
| Rated Output – 8Ω |
70W + 70W (20Hz–20kHz, 0.07% THD) |
| Rated Output – 4Ω |
140W + 140W (1kHz, 0.7% THD) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
0.01% (Rated Output -3dB, 8Ω, 1kHz) |
| Amplifier Circuit |
Advanced UHC-MOS Single Push-Pull |
| Frequency Response |
5Hz – 100kHz (0 to -3dB) |
| Digital Processing |
Advanced AL32 Processing Plus |
| DAC |
PCM1795 |
| USB-B PCM Support |
Up to 384kHz / 32-bit |
| USB-B DSD Support |
Up to 11.2MHz |
| Phono Input |
MM / MC |
| Phono Input Sensitivity |
MM: 2.5mV / 47kΩ; MC: 200μV / 100Ω |
| Analogue Inputs |
4 × RCA including Phono |
| Recorder Output |
1 × RCA |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
2 × Optical, up to 192kHz / 24-bit |
| Coaxial Digital Input |
1 × Coaxial, up to 192kHz / 24-bit |
| USB Input |
1 × USB-B |
| EXT.PRE Input |
Yes |
| Speaker Outputs |
Speaker A / B, Gold-Plated Terminals |
| Speaker Impedance |
A or B: 4–16Ω; A + B: 8–16Ω |
| Bi-Wiring |
Supported |
| Headphone Output |
Yes |
| Source Direct |
Yes |
| Analog Mode |
Yes |
| Tone Controls |
Bass / Treble / Balance |
| Network / Wi-Fi / HEOS |
No |
| Power Consumption |
295W |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
434 × 410 × 135mm |
| Weight |
17.6kg |
| Available Finishes |
Black / Premium Silver |
System Integration
The PMA-1700NE can serve as the centre of a high-performance two-channel Hi-Fi system, accepting analogue sources, MM or MC turntables, optical and coaxial digital sources, and high-resolution USB audio from a computer. Its EXT.PRE input also allows integration with a compatible external preamplifier, while Speaker A/B terminals provide flexible loudspeaker connection options.
