Denon PMA-3000NE Black: Integrated Amplifier
The Denon PMA-3000NE Black is a flagship, reference-class integrated amplifier designed to deliver powerful, detailed, and high-quality sound. It represents the 10th generation of Denon's 3000 Hi-Fi series, branded as the "New Era" (NE) of audio components.
Key Features:
Power Output: 80W per channel into 8 ohms (20Hz-20kHz, 0.07% THD) and 160W per channel into 4 ohms (1kHz, 0.7% THD).
Amplifier Circuitry: Features advanced Ultra High Current (UHC-MOS) single push-pull circuit design, enabling exceptional linearity and the ability to drive demanding speakers with ease.
Build Quality: The chassis is constructed from six independent blocks to eliminate interference, using heavy-duty aluminum panels and a Direct Mechanical Ground Construction to suppress vibration. A dual transformer configuration uses a leakage canceling (LC) mounting method to minimize noise.
Digital Section: Equipped with a high-performance Quad-DAC using four ESS ES9018K2M chips, supporting PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD up to 11.2 MHz. Advanced AL32 Processing Plus upsamples digital sources for a smoother waveform.
Connectivity: Versatile inputs include a high-gain MM/MC phono stage, optical, coaxial, and an asynchronous USB Type-B input for computer audio.
Analog Mode: A dedicated "Analog Mode" button can shut down all digital circuitry and the display to ensure the purest possible analog signal path.
Reviews highly praise the PMA-3000NE as the "best option among all modern generations" of Denon amplifiers, delivering thrilling, spacious, and powerful sound that justifies its flagship positioning.