Denon PMA-600NE, Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth Support

Denon PMA-600NE, Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth Support

your RECOMMENDED expert 300If you have good speakers and want to build a stereo to enjoy your music, you will need an amplifier capable of getting the most out of them. If your budget isn't too high but you don't want to compromise on great sound quality and good connectivity, you should take a look at the Denon PMA-600NE . It is an integrated amplifier that offers a power of 70W per channel and support for Bluetooth . It has digital inputs and a built-in phono equalizer, so it is capable of reproducing high-resolution audio and vinyl with very good sound quality.

It is equipped with a 192 kHz / 24 bit D / A converter that will allow us to listen to high resolution audio files. Plus, it's powered by Denon's AHC (Advanced High Current) single push-pull circuit power amplifier, giving you great sound quality and fine musical nuances. Do you want to know more details about this amplifier? We run an in-depth look at the features of the Denon PMA-600NE .

Denon PMA-600NE
TypeIntegrated amplifier
Channels two
Power70W x 2 (4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
Connectivity5 analog inputs (including one Phono), one Pre Out for subwoofer, two optical digital inputs, one coaxial digital input
Wireless connectivityBluetooth
OthersSimple Push-Pull circuit AHC

High-quality audio components

Main transformer with independent wiring

Microprocessor stop mode

ControlRemote control RC-1234
ColorsBlack and silver
Dimensions43.4 x 30.8 x 12.1 cm
Weight6.8 kg
Release dateAvailable
Price400 euros

Powerful amplifier with high-quality components

The Denon PMA-600NE is an integrated amplifier designed for beginning music lovers. It delivers 70 watts per channel (4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) and is compatible with a wide variety of speakers and impedances to ensure operational stability.

On the other hand, it incorporates AHC transistors that offer a power supply capacity between two and three times higher than that of conventional audio power transistors. It is equipped with Denon's renowned AHC single push-pull circuit , which ensures powerful sound with great musical fidelity.

Denon engineers have incorporated an amplification circuit into the PMA-600NE that guarantees a frequency response of up to 100 kHz in operation . The volume circuit suppresses noise in the amplifier, providing high-resolution sound. This makes it possible to reproduce a wide range of high resolution audio sources with high power and tone control.

in-depth Denon PMA-600NE interior

In order to eliminate interference and maintain the best sound quality, the Denon PMA-600NE main transformer has separate coiled leads for the audio and control circuits .

On the other hand, the microprocessor has a stop mode that automatically stops all operations when it is not necessary for playback. By stopping the oscillation of the microprocessor clock during these listening times, the audio signal is protected from external noise and the sound quality is improved.

Additionally, the audio circuitry employs a Signal Level Separated Construction (SLDC) chassis developed by Denon. This ensures that delicate musical signals are faithfully amplified and transmitted to the speakers.

Good connectivity and even Bluetooth compatibility

in-depth Denon PMA-600NE connectors

The Denon PMA-600NE is equipped with very good connectivity, enough to connect all kinds of devices to the amplifier. We can connect from the television to the multimedia player, as well as a computer or a CD player such as the Denon DCD-600NE.

The equipment is provided with two optical inputs and one coaxial input , being compatible with PCM signals up to 192 kHz / 24 bits. These digital inputs help to improve the sound quality of televisions, media players, Blu-ray, etc. They also allow you to enjoy high-resolution sound from an audio source on your computer.

At the analog level, the Denon PMA-600NE has five inputs and one RCA output . When an analog device is connected to the amplifier, the amplifier functions as a purely analog amplifier. What does this mean? Which disables digital inputs and Bluetooth while playing analog sources to avoid all kinds of interference. Additionally, the analog mode also disables the dedicated digital power supply and stops the digital and Bluetooth input circuits in order to avoid any effect of high frequencies on the analog section. This makes analog sources look crystal clear and detailed in reproduction.

in depth Denon PMA-600NE phono

It is worth noting that one of the five analog inputs corresponds to a Phono input . The Denon PMA-600NE includes a phono equalizer that allows playback from sources with MM capsules. This phono equalizer has a high gain and, unlike loops that occur in other printed circuit designs that alter sound quality, it has a simple and straightforward design to enhance the sound.

But, as we've already seen, the Denon PMA-600NE doesn't just feature multiple cable inputs. It is equipped with Bluetooth connectivity , which will allow us to send music directly from our mobile, tablet or computer. We can thus enjoy streaming music services, such as Spotify, directly on the amplifier, just by connecting a pair of speakers.

Price and availability

in-depth Denon PMA-600NE price

In short, the Denon PMA-600NE is a stereo amplifier that seeks to seduce users looking to enter the HiFi world . It offers a power of 70W and has been designed to get the highest quality audio from the sources that we connect to its different inputs. It also has Bluetooth, in case one day we want to play content from the mobile.

We can get the Denon PMA-600NE in specialized stores with an official price of 400 euros . It is available in black and silver.