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Home 250 Wireless Network Speaker 40-41 Home 150 Wireless Network Speaker 42-43 For the complete range of Denon components, go to www.denon.com.au Turn to page 44 for Home Theatre AVRs 2 3 Product Information PMA-2500NE Product Information Advanced Ultra-High Current (UHC)-MOS Single Advanced AL32 Processing Plus supporting USB-DAC supporting up to 11.2-MHz DSD and Push-Pull Circuit for balancing Power and Details 384-kHz/32-bit PCM input 384-kHz/32-bit PCM To achieve impeccable balance between delicate details and For digital input, the PMA-2500NE employs Advanced AL32 Pro- The PMA-2500NE provides USB-DAC functions that support vigor in sound, the PMA-2500NE employs Ultra High Current cessing Plus, the latest version of Denon’s analogue waveform high-resolution 11.2-MHz DSD and 384-kHz/32-bit PCM input MOS (UHC-MOS) FETs, capable of producing ample current in a reproduction technology which utilizes unique data interpolation signals. DSD transmission methods support ASIO native play- PMA-2500NE single push-pull configuration which deliver superior linearity in algorithms and also supports high-resolution 384-kHz/32-bit back and DSD Audio over PCM Frames (DoP) with Wasapi or the output stage throughout the sonic range from musical details PCM signal input. These algorithms interpolate points that should Kernelstreaming. Since asynchronous transfer is controlled by to robust current. The technique of driving multiple amplifier de- exist before and after the points in large quantities of data to the PMA-2500NE’s master clock rather than the clock of a com- vices in parallel to secure robust current has solved the problem achieve a smooth waveform that is close to that of the original puter the transfer is free of jitter. The D/A converter used in the of muddiness in sound caused by uneven performance among signal. By carefully restoring data that was lost during digital PMA-2500NE is the same 384-kHz/32-bit DAC PCM1795 used in the devices. And to achieve musical expression filled with the recording, the resulting playback sound is highly detailed, free of the DCD-2500NE to deliver a clean, high-grade sound. delicate nuances of sound, Denon has continued to focus on am- interference, accurately localized, richly expressive in the lower plification performed by one pair of devices. The PMA-2500NE is range, and beautifully faithful to the original sound. With the Robust power supply circuitry endowed with high-voltage, large-capacity UHC-MOS FETs (peak PMA-2500NE’s digital input, high-quality analogue signals that The PMA-2500NE is equipped with two transformers that have current of 210A). In addition, the Dual FET + cascode bootstrap pass through Advanced AL32 Processing Plus are sent to the been mounted facing opposite directions in a leakage cancel- connection maintains a constant voltage for the UHC-MOS while amp block at the stage that follows. ling (LC) mount system to cancel mutual influences of magnetic improving temperature stability, to reliably bring out the superior flux, a source of noise, leaking from the transformers. Denon’s acoustic characteristics of UHC-MOS. 6-block chassis configuration custom-designed, large-capacity electrolytic capacitors have The PMA-2500NE’s chassis is configured of six independent been used for rectification, and low-loss, low-noise, high-speed Direct Mechanical Ground Construction to minimise blocks that house the phono equalizer and input circuitry, vol- Schottky barrier diodes have been used in the rectifier circuitry. unwanted vibration ume control circuitry, USB-DAC circuitry, amplification circuitry, This ensures a sufficient supply of clean current. To achieve a The power section, mounted on a sub-chassis solidly con- power section, and the control section. The chassis constructed “simple & straight” circuit configuration, the connection unit be- structed with three layers of 1.6mm thick steel plates, has been with 1.6mm thick steel plates protects the signal circuits from tween the diode unit and the block capacitor has been removed positioned in the centre of the PMA-2500NE. With heat sinks on external vibration and eliminates the adverse effects of mutual to drastically shorten the current supply line to the power amp. both sides, this construction of well-balanced mass is in an ideal interference among the circuits. Extremely thick OFC wiring material has been used for the power location to prevent unwanted vibration from affecting sound line to reduce impedance. quality. In addition, the feet supporting the heavy weight of the power transformer, heat sinks, and chassis are made of highly rigid, solid Bulk Molding Compound (BMC), and high-density felt PMA-2500NE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER WITH DAC-MODE pads attached to the bottom of the feet further absorb vibration. PMA-2500NE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER WITH DAC-MODE NEW AND UPGRADED FEATURES STATE-OF-THE-ART DENON SOLUTIONS EASE-OF-USE • Further improved sound quality FOR MAXIMISING CONTENT QUALITY • System remote control unit to control the amplifier and • 2 optical and 2 coaxial digital inputs • 2x 160 W (4ohm) CD Player as well • USB-B input for High Resolution Audio up to 384kHz/32bit and • Advanced Ultra-High Current (UHC)-MOS Single Push-Pull • Large size volume control knob for precise adjustment 11.2MHz DSD Circuit for balancing Power and Details • External Pre-Amplifier Input for easy integration in a • Advanced AL32 Processing Plus • DAC Master Clock Design Multichannel AV System • Complex chassis construction with 6 independent blocks to • Digital input and IR Control port for easy integration of PREMIUM INTEGRATED AMPAMP REPRESENTINGREPRESENTING A eliminate unwanted noises HEOS link to add streaming and internet radio capability INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER WITH DAC-MODE • High-performance MM & MC Phono Equalizer • Auto Standby and low power consumption at stand-by 0.2 W PMA-2500NE • Analog Mode swiching off all digital sections to maximize NEWA NEW ERA ERA OF OF AUDIO AUDIO ENJOYMENT ENJOYMENT performance while listening to analogue sources • Digital isolator to eliminate high-frequency computer noise on the USB-B Denon is one of the rare audio brands that continued to actively PMA-2500NE truly is a masterpiece of sound technology. Thanks • Direct Mechanical Ground Construction to minimise unwanted vibration develop Hi-Fi components and accumulate, refi ne, and pass down to the rear USB-B input and embedded high quality D/A converter, Hi-Fi audio technologies. The 2500NE series, designed for today’s the PMA plays high resolution files up to 384kHz/32bit and DSD age, has been developed by both veteran engineers and talented up to 11.2MHz from a computer in impeccable sonic quality.