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The Denon PMA-50 stereo amplifier has been created for serious Hi-Fi listeners looking for a compact and high quality design that meets their lifestyle. This compact stereo amplifier allows you to enjoy superior audio fidelity. Features include a USM connection to your PC or Mac to play high-res PMC and DSD audio tracks. PCM tracks up to 24-bits/192-kHz, 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz DSD tracks are supported. 

You can enjoy music from portable devices via wireless Bluetooth connectivity. The PMA-50 has NFC touch pairing along with multi-point Bluetooth connectivity. For optimum wireless audio fidelity the PMA-50 features CSR aptX Low Latency decoding that delivers CD-quality sound. There are multiple digital inputs (2 optical and 1 coaxial) for compatibility with digital audio sources along with an analogue stereo input for legacy analogue sources.

The advanced Class D digital amplifier features DDFA technology that provides high efficiency and low distortion and the PMA-50 is rated at 50 watts per channel into 4 ohms, for compatibility with the widest range of speaker types. Compact chassis features deluxe styling and is sized to fit just about anywhere, including home and office desktops as well as home studios, and it can be positioned horizontally as well as vertically.

For top audio fidelity the PMA-50 is equipped with a dedicated headphone amplifier circuit that features a high speed ultra low distortion wideband op amp that’s paired with a fully discrete final output stage. In order to accommodate the widest range of headphone types, the PMA-50 features an adjustable headphone impedance control, with 3 settings for low, medium and high impedance headphones which provide proper matching of headphone impedance and amplifi er gain. The headphone jack features a 6.3mm connector for compatibility with premium home and professional studio headphone models.

Advanced Processing

For the ultimate fidelity with 16-bit, 20-bit and 24-bit digital audio tracks, the PMA-50 features Denon's Advanced AL32 digital audio processing system. Featured on Denon's premium audiophile disc players and digital audio components, Advanced AL32 processing up converts, digitally filters and noise-shapes lower bit data to full 32-bits, delivering remarkable dynamic range and noticeably better low level resolution. Your favourite digital audio tracks have never sounded better.

Bluetooth

The unit features quick and easy pairing via the Bluetooth button on the front panel. Simply activate the Bluetooth function on your device, press the Bluetooth button on the front panel or the remote control and when prompted, enter the supplied 4 digit passcode on your device. Up to 8 devices can be remembered. Multi Point Bluetooth connectivity allows 3 Bluetooth-enabled devices to be connected simultaneously. The front panel display shows the name of the currently selected Bluetooth device.

USB-B Input

Connect your Mac or PC to the PMA-50 and enjoy high resolution audio tracks. The PMA-50 can play high resolution PCM files of up to 24-bits/192-kHz along with high resolution DSD 2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz fi les (DSD is the advanced digital audio coding system of SACD). A USB-A to USB-B cable is included. To eliminate induced digital noise via the USB input, the PMA-50 features a dedicated noise isolation block prior to the digital amplifier and D/A conversion block that prevents digital noise from degrading the audio fidelity.

NFC

For even faster pairing, the PMA-50 features NFC (Near Field Communication). Simply activate your NFC-enabled Bluetooth device and place it next to the N mark on the PMA-50 (located on the side panel), and it’s instantly paired with no need for manual pass code entry.

AptX

For CD-quality audio playback, the PMA-50 features the latest generation CSR aptX Low Latency decoding, which provides optimum time synchronization when playing back audio from video sources with no lip sync issues.

OLED Display

The OLED display shows the source selected via graphical icons and text as well as the sampling frequency and data format of digital sources. There is an automatic display orientation function that detects if the amplifier is mounted vertically or horizontally and adjusts the display accordingly.

• High quality sounding, Lifestyle design stereo amplifier
• USB-B DAC for Computer-Direct connectivity and high-resolution audio reproduction
• Digital optical/coaxial and analogue inputs
• DAC master clock design
• Bluetooth®aptX® Low Latency CD quality wireless streaming with NFC pairing
• 50 watts per channel (4 ohms) Full digital processing amplifier
• Advanced AL32 Processing
• Subwoofer pre-output for system expansion
• Dedicated headphone amplifier circuit
• Horizontal or vertical placement with rotating display
• Easy to use ergonomic remote control
• Auto Standby and low power consumption at stand-by 0.2 W

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