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Denon launches PMA-2010AE amplifier and DCD-2010AE CD/SACD player stereo combination (24/11/2009)

Denon, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality home entertainment products, has launched two high-performance stereo components to meet the demands of even the most challenging enthusiasts. The new PMA-2010AE integrated amplifier combines both elegance and sound quality, drawing on nearly 100 years of Denon engineering experience. Its partnering CD/Super Audio CD player DCD-2010AE is endowed with unique technologies to ensure that the sound of various sources is played more faithfully than ever to the original recording. Both newcomers cost £1699.99.

CD/Super Audio CD player DCD-2010AE

To meet the requirements of today’s most demanding hi-fi enthusiasts, Denon’s DCD-2010AE CD/Super Audio CD player is a real heavyweight (nearly 14kg) with a precision mechanicalground construction on a triple-layer base. A newly developed Advanced S.V.H. Mechanism with low centre of gravity and anti-vibration aluminium die-cast tray ensure optimal digital disc playback. For best sound quality, the DCD-2010AE features brand new technologies such as Advanced AL32 Processing and high-grade 32-Bit/192kHz DA converters guaranteeing highestdetail levels. The new highly accurate master clock minimizes jitter as well as noise effects andachieves a clear sound image. In addition to supporting CDs, Super Audio CDs and CD-R/RW (MP3, WMA files), the DCD-2010AE has a front-USB port for connecting iPod/iPhone or USBmemory and playing music files from those devices digitally. When these digital signals are played back through the DCD’s audio circuit, listeners will enjoy the music with a richambiance not possible from the devices on their own. There is also a newly developed aluminium-topped remote control with all the functions needed for comfortable USB/iPod playback.

Integrated amplifier PMA-2010AE The Precision Direct Mechanical Ground Construction thoroughly suppresses vibration thus minimizing adverse influences on the output signal. The power transformer, a major source of vibration, has been “float” mounted using a variety of vibration-resistant materials and a radiator stabilizer. A chassis construction with six independent blocks and the large 27mm high-grade volume potentiometer further suppress external noise and unwanted interferences between the parts. To reproduce the full sonic range from soft delicate details to powerful transparent climaxes of a musical performance, the PMA-2010AE features Denon’s proven UHC (Ultra High Current) MOS circuitry. All relevant parts have been strictly selected to deliver the high sound quality for which the company is renowned. Each input, including a high-performance phono equalizer (MM/MC), is equipped with machined gold-plated pin jacks.

PMA-2010AE:

-UHC-MOS Single Push-Pull-Circuit for balancing details and power
-Independent preamp and output stage power supplies, plus powerful high current dynamic power circuit
-Precision Direct Mechanical Ground Construction to thoroughly suppress vibration -Chassis construction with 6 independent blocks
-Twin transformers with leakage cancelling mount
-Minimum signal path to protect signal purity
-Large, high-grade 27mm volume potentiometer
-High-performance phono equaliser (MM/MC)
-Machined gold-plated pin jacks
-Low standby power consumption (below 0,3 Watts)

DCD-2010AE:

-Advanced AL32 Processor, technology for high sound quality
-Denon’s Direct Drive Mechanism, core technology for digital disc playback -DAC master clock design
-High-precision 32-bit, 192-kHz D/A converters
-Complete separation of digital and analogue power supplies
-Minimum signal paths, to protect signal purity
-Precision Direct Mechanical Ground Construction, to thoroughly suppress vibration
-Optical and coaxial digital inputs
-USB port featuring iPod Direct Connection -Compressed Audio Restorer
-Parts strictly selected for high sound quality
-Low standby power consumption (below 0,3 Watts)

www.denon.co.uk