The Anniversary Edition PMA-A110 is an integrated amplifier with built-in DAC by Denon that delivers 80 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 160 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. It was released in 2020. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. It has a built-in DAC (Burr Brown PCM1795 Quad 384-kHz/32-bit), so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed. It also has a phono input, so a turntable can connect straight to it. The Denon AE PMA-A110 has an MSRP of $3,999.
Denon AE PMA-A110 Amplifier Internal View
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Denon AE PMA-A110 is rated at 80 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Denon provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.07% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 80 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.07%
- 160 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
- 110dB Signal to Noise Ratio
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Which speakers suit the Denon AE PMA-A110?
80 W into 8 ohms, 160 W into 4, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Denon AE PMA-A110 is rated at 80 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 61 to 90 watts band. The next band up is 91 to 120 watts, which is worth about 1.5dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the Up to 60 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the Denon AE PMA-A110 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the Denon AE PMA-A110 Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Denon AE PMA-A110 amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Denon AE PMA-A110, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Denon AE PMA-A110 has total of 4 Analog inputs including 1 Phono Input (MM,MC).
Denon AE PMA-A110 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
- Phono Input
- 3 Optical Digital Input
- 1 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input
Denon AE PMA-A110 Connections
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
- 1/4 Headphone Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
Denon AE PMA-A110 doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your Denon AE PMA-A110. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
Denon AE PMA-A110 features one Phono Input which is compatible with
MM (Moving Magnet) type of phono cartridges, you can connect your turntable with MM cartridges directly to this amp without the need for a phono preamp. If you are using an MC cartridge on your turntable, you need to use a phono preamp that has MC phono stage such as the
Cambridge Duo or the
iFi ZEN Phono.
Subwoofer Output
Denon AE PMA-A110 has Stereo RCA preamp outputs which can be used to connect to a powered subwoofer via an RCA cable ( as long as your sub supports this connection).
Check our
Powered Subwoofers page to find a subwoofer that will work with Denon AE PMA-A110 amp and your speakers.
DAC and Digital Music
The Denon AE PMA-A110's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC. The DAC chip that is used in the Anniversary Edition PMA-A110 is the
Burr Brown PCM1795 Quad 384-kHz/32-bit, and supports resolutions up to
32-bit, 384KHZ.
Denon AE PMA-A110 Handheld Remote
Denon AE PMA-A110 External Dimensions and Weight
Denon AE PMA-A110 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 7-3/16inch x 17-1/8inch x 18-11/16inch (183.0mm x 435.0mm x 475.0mm ). The unit weighs
25.05 kg (55.1 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Denon AE PMA-A110 is approximately 2066.3cm2 / 320.3inch2.
- Width: 435.0mm (17-1/8")
- Height: 183.0mm (7-3/16")
- Depth: 475.0mm (18-11/16")
- Weight: 25.05 kg (55.1 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~2066.3cm2 / 320.3inch2
- Volume: ~37.8 liter / 10.0 gallon
Denon AE PMA-A110 - Top View
Available colors
Denon AE PMA-A110 is available in Black color options.
What's in the Box of Denon AE PMA-A110?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Anniversary Edition PMA-A110:
- Integrated amplifier
- 68-inch AC power cord
- Remote control (RC-1237)
- 2 AAA batteries
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Denon Anniversary Edition PMA-A110 Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for Denon AE PMA-A110
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the Denon AE PMA-A110 by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
Denon |
| Full Model Name |
Denon Anniversary Edition PMA-A110 |
| Release Date |
2020 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
80 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
160 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.07% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
110 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
Burr Brown PCM1795 Quad 384-kHz/32-bit |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
|
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
No |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
No |
| DTS Play-Fi |
No |
| Chromecast built-in |
No |
| Roon |
No |
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
4 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
3 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
1 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| Preamp Outputs |
Stereo RCA |
| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
No |
| Headphone Output |
1/4 |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 2-prong |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
183.0mm (7-3/16") |
| Width |
435.0mm (17-1/8") |
| Depth |
475.0mm (18-11/16") |
| Weight |
25.05 kg (55.1 lbs) |
| Available Colors |
Black |
| OTHER |
| Tone Controls |
Yes |
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |