Denon PMA-1700NE Integrated Amplifier with USB-DAC
Discover an amplifier that delivers sound you can feel
Powerful sound from an integrated amplifier
Engineered with Denon’s premium technologies, the PMA-1700NE delivers 140 W per channel (at 4 Ω), providing the strength and clarity to reveal every nuance of your music.
Faithful audio reproduction
Advanced AL32 Processing Plus ensures lifelike sound reproduction by restoring the finest details lost during digital recording, supporting high-resolution 384 kHz / 32-bit audio sources.
Add power to your Hi-Fi experience
Drive your loudspeakers with precision and control. The PMA-1700NE maintains stability across a wide range of speaker types and impedances, ensuring consistent high-fidelity performance.
USB-DAC with ultra-high-resolution support
To synchronize digital circuits with accuracy, the built-in USB-DAC supports up to 11.2-MHz DSD and 384-kHz / 32-bit PCM inputs. Its advanced design minimizes jitter and maximizes precision in D/A conversion for pure, transparent sound.
Exceptional craftsmanship
Featuring electrical volume, balance, and tone controls with a smooth analog feel, this amplifier offers refined operation and durability. Each unit is crafted using carefully selected components to ensure long-term reliability.
Sonic innovation — for over 110 years
Since 1910, Denon has pursued audio perfection. Every amplifier is hand-tuned by our Japanese sound masters, delivering authentic, emotionally engaging sound — true to the artist’s intent.
Amplifier Section
70 W + 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.07 %)
140 W + 140 W (4 Ω, 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
- Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 100 kHz (0 – -3 dB)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.01 % (-3 dB, 8 Ω, 1 kHz)
- Amplifier Circuit: New UHC-MOS Single Push-Pull design
- Power Transformer: Dual EL Core
- Pre-Amplifier Circuit: Variable Gain (OP AMP)
- Volume Control: Electronic (MUSES 72323)
- Tone Control (Bass / Treble / Balance): Yes / Yes / Yes
- Type of Tone Control: Electronic via potentiometer
- Source Direct Mode: Yes
- Analog Amp Mode: Yes (front panel button)
- Headphone Circuit: Uses Power Amplifier Section
Audio Performance
- Input Sensitivity (Phono MM / MC): 2.5 mV / 47 kΩ | 200 µV / –
- RIAA Deviation: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB (MM/MC)
- Maximum Input (Phono MM / MC): 130 mV / 10 mV (1 kHz)
- Input Sensitivity (CD / LINE / RECORDER): 125 mV / 19 kΩ
- Input Sensitivity (Power Amp In): 0.85 V / 47 kΩ (Ext.Pre)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Phono MM 89 dB / Phono MC 74 dB / CD 107 dB
- Tone Adjustment Range: Bass ± 8 dB (100 Hz) / Treble ± 8 dB (10 kHz)
Digital Section / DAC
- DAC Chip: PCM1795
- Digital Filter: Fixed
- Processing Engine: Advanced AL32 Processing Plus
- Master Clock Design: Dedicated (USB-DAC mode)
- USB Interface: Asynchronous USB-B (XMOS XU210-256)
- Sample Rate Support: PCM up to 384 kHz / 32-bit | DSD (up to 11.2 MHz, DoP)
- Roon Tested Certification: Yes
Connectivity
- Phono Input: MM / MC (switchable)
- Analog Inputs (incl. Phono) / REC Out: 4 / 1 (CD, AUX, Recorder, Phono)
- Optical Inputs / Outputs: 2 / 0 (192 kHz / 24-bit max)
- Coaxial Inputs / Outputs: 1 / 0 (192 kHz / 24-bit max)
- External Pre-In (Power Amp Direct): Yes (Ext.Pre)
- Speaker Outputs: 2 sets (A/B or bi-wiring)
- Speaker Terminals: Gold-plated
- Headphone Output: Yes (auto-speaker mute)
- Remote Control Bus Terminal: Yes (mini)
- AC Inlet: Yes
- USB-B (Rear): 1 for USB-DAC
- Wi-Fi / HEOS: No / No
Control & User Interface
- Front Controls: Power, Analog Mode, Source Direct, MM/MC
- Knobs: Volume, Input Selector, Bass, Treble, Balance
- Display: OLED (128 × 100 dot) with Dimmer (Bright / Dim / Dark / Off)
- Indicators: Power (Red/Green), Analog Mode (Green), Source Direct (Green), MM/MC (Green)
- Remote Control: RC-1246 (system remote, CD compatible)
- App Control via Network Player: Yes (via Remote Bus)
- TV Auto-Play: Yes (optical/coaxial signal detect)
- Memory & Standby: Last Function Memory / Auto Standby / 0.2 W Standby
Construction & Design
- Front Panel: Aluminum
- Cabinet Dimensions (W × D × H): 434 × 374 × 135 mm (17.1 × 14.7 × 5.3 in)
- Unit Dimensions (W × D × H): 434 × 410 × 135 mm (17.1 × 16.1 × 5.3 in)
- Weight: 17.6 kg (38.8 lb)
- Packaging Dimensions (W × D × H): 548 × 520 × 249 mm (21.6 × 20.5 × 9.8 in)
- Gross Weight: 20.4 kg (45 lb)
- Side Covers / Chassis: SECC Steel (t = 1.0–1.2 mm)
- Heatsinks: Extruded Aluminum
- Feet: ABS resin with rigid rib (20 mm height)
- Available Colors: Premium Silver / Black
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