PMA-150H Digital Amplifier From Denon

Denon has announced the PMA-150H, featuring a USB-DAC, FM/DAB+ radio tuner, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple Airplay 2, Spotify Connect and more.

The PMA-150H integrated network amplifier features 5mm aluminium top and bottom panels, an OLED screen and diamond-cut volume ring.   

Including a headphone amplifier, the PMA-150H has an adjustable headphone impedance control, with three settings for low, medium and high impedance models. The headphone jack offers a 6.3mm connector.

The PMA-150H is compatible with ALAC, FLAC and WAV lossless files up to 24bit/192kHz as well as DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz. The USB-DAC supports 32bit/384kHz and DSD file playback capability. 

You’ll find a FM/DAB+ radio tuner, two analogue RCA inputs, two optical inputs, one digital coaxial input and USB-A and B inputs. The USB-A input will support thumb drives with WMA, MP3, AAC, WAV/FLAC/ALAC 24bit/192kHz and DSD up to 5.6MHz files. From a computer, high-resolution output is also possible via the USB-B input, powering PCM signals up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD up to 11.2MHz. Additionally, you can connect CD players, turntables, TVs, and more. 

With HEOS Built-in, you access music from Amazon Music, Spotify (Premium & Free), TIDAL, TuneIn Internet Radio, SoundCloud, Napster, Deezer or local music file libraries. The PMA-150H also offers Bluetooth connectivity.  AirPlay 2 and where available, you can employ voice to control with Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri and the Google Assistant.

Available in September 2019, the price is £1,099.

For more information visit www.denon.co.uk

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