DENON PMA-1520AE integrated amplifier

Rich sound from various musical sources thanks to Advanced UHC-MOS single push-pull output circuit

The redesigned Advanced UHC-MOS Single Push-Pull Circuit PMA-1520AE, for example, or double transformers leakage suppression technology, proving that Denon always finds ways to upgrade the famous products of 2-channel. The Construction Precision Direct Mechanical Ground thoroughly suppresses vibration, minimizing in this way, negative influences on the output signal. The metasimatistis power, a major source of vibration, is placed in "kinitit" basis, using various anti-vibrate materials and stabilizer for the cooling device. It also has separate power supplies for analog and digital circuits. Chassis independent segments and great precision potentiometer volume further suppress external noise and unwanted interference between different components that are strictly selected for high sound quality for which Denon that has become famous. The high-performance equalizer turntable makes the PMA-1520AE better choice, too, for vinyl lovers. Everything protected by thick aluminum front panel with embossed logo Denon.

New and upgraded features:

    Advanced Ultra-High Current (UHC) -MOS Single Push-Pull Circuit with a new type MOS FET transistors
    Double leak suppression transformers
    High-grade volume slider for precise adjustment
    High-performance equalizer turntable
    Strictly selected parts for high sound quality

Τi 60 tube
Integrated tube amp.Four line inputs.
2X12AU7, 4x EL34, 1x12AX7
35 Wrms per chan.4-8 ohm.
Class AB push-pull
Remote control included.

High rigidity metal frame
Shielded high current power supply
• 500VA toroidal transformer
• 80.000uF capacitor bank
• Rubber insulated aluminium feet
• WBT connector on unbalanced input
• Neutrik connector on balanced input
• Fully discrete analogue design
• Onsemi MJL1302/3281 power transistor
• Low overall feedback
• High stability on capacitive loads
• White Gold cable on output connection
• 100W/8Ohm power unit and double the
power on 4 Ohm until 390W on 2Ohm; a
big power reserve that allows to drive any loudspeakers even in a big room.

Toroidal Transformer

We mount the premium toroidal transformer centrally, to reduce flux or magnetic disturbance from the volume pot.

The output power transistors used by the CXA60 are not your usual common or garden offerings. They come with an integrated Dynamic Thermal Tracking System. So what does this mean? Normally a Power Output transistor utilises a thermo-coupler attached directly to the heat sink of the amp; this informs the system so that it can re-bias when key temperatures are reached. However, using Integrated Dynamic Thermal tracking provides a far more accurate reading of the real temperature of a transistor, and relays it faster too because itʼs not a delayed heating effect. This enables us to bias the amplifier more accurately and in almost real time. Which means your CXA60 is always running at optimum performance.

If you want to use a subwoofer as part of your speaker complement, the CXA60 doesnʼt penalise you for it. Because we want to ensure thereʼs no unnecessary high frequency noise affecting the subwoofer, weʼve put the output filter at 3kHz. This is high enough to prevent any phase shift associated with the low pass filter affecting what happens below 200Hz. The result is a phase linear subwoofer output signal which is clean and musical.

Thereʼs some revolutionary signal management happening beneath the lid of the CXA60. For the first time, our engineers decided to go fully balanced rather than single-ended all the way through. As a consequence, any noise that that might be picked up in the audio signal while routing through the amplifier is cancelled before itʼs output.

The CX range represents a step change in the way our engineers have approached signal path design, and the result is one of our most musical and entertaining amplifiers yet. Previously, we went to almost surgical lengths to minimise distortion in order to get the best results. This invariably meant 46 components sat in the signal path. For the CX Series, we wanted to dramatically reduce that component count. The CXA60 now has only 24 components in the signal path. The big difference is that there are now 500 support components as well.

Their job is to guarantee those 24 key components are absolutely optimal all the time, regardless of mains fluctuations and other influences. This has made a big difference when it comes to tuning. Previously, tweaking one of the 46 components only made a small difference and it was sometimes difficult to quantify exactly what difference any change made. With the CX series, those 24 components have now actually become quite critical. Changing just one affects the character of the amplifier. We can hear very clearly what each of those components is doing.

This revision has fundamentally changed the character of the amplifier. Listening to a CX series amplifier is fun, engaging and exciting.

If you want to use your CXA60 with a Bluetooth source, we offer an optional BT100 audio receiver. To ensure that this does not interfere with other components in the amplifier, itʼs isolated internally on the digital input board. From the ground up, this is an audiophile Bluetooth device. All the coding for the BT100 is done in-house. We even include an extension cable which enables you get the best Bluetooth range.

Sometimes thereʼs a good reason to keep things uncomplicated. The CXA60 features a high-quality damped metal chassis, designed to ensure that nothing rattles or interferes with the electronics. Weʼve also kept volume control simple. The CXA60 uses a logarithmic ALPS pot. And when it comes to switching inputs, the CXA60 uses relay switching with silver plated contacts. This classic approach is still the best way to move signals around, rather than with transistors or electronic switches.

• Power output:60W RMS into 8 Ohms, 90W RMS into 4 Ohms
• DAC:Wolfson WM8740
• Frequency Response:

Power Output One Channel Driven :275 watts
Dimensions (Without Brackets, Including Feet) :17-1/16" W x 9-5/8" D x 3-11/16" H (43.34 cm W x 24.45 cm D x 9.37 cm H)
Weight | Metric :28 lbs | 12.70 kg
Dimensions (With Brackets, Feet Removed) :19-1/16" W x 9-5/8" D x 3-7/16" H (41.42 cm W x 24.45 cm D x 8.73 cm H)
Finish :Available in both silver and black
Power Output Two Channels Driven :230 watts each

Designed for excellent sound quality, with a beautiful appearance.
An integrated amplifier with the advantage of digital input.

    ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and high quality parts
    - I/O (input to output) Direct Symmetrical Design
    - ART (Anti-Resolution and Tough) Base
    - Custom-made power transformer / 6,800uF block capacitors / Aluminum-extruded heat sinks
    95W x 2 (max), 60W x 2 (RMS) high power output
    Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity
    Continuous Variable Loudness Control
    Digital audio inputs for TV or Blu-ray Player
    Connection for YBA-11 Bluetooth Wireless Adapter
    Simple yet sophisticated design (aluminium front panel and knobs)
    Auto Power Standby