The DRA-900H is a streaming integrated amplifier by Denon that delivers 100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms. It was released in August 2023. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. It has a built-in DAC, 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 DRA-900H has an MSRP of $799.
There are 2 Denon amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
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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 DRA-900H is rated at 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Denon provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.08% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 100 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.08%
Built-in Sources
Most integrated amplifiers expect you to bring your own source. Denon DRA-900H does not:
How loud will 100 watts actually play in your room? →
Which speakers suit the Denon DRA-900H?
100 W into 8 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Denon DRA-900H is rated at 100 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 91 to 120 watts band. The next band up is 121 to 180 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 61 to 90 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the Denon DRA-900H 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.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Denon DRA-900H, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Denon DRA-900H has total of 2 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
- Phono Input
- 2 Optical Digital Input
- 1 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input
- HDMI Input (ARC)
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
Denon DRA-900H features built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
Denon DRA-900H features two Phono Inputs which are 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 DRA-900H 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 DRA-900H amp and your speakers.
DAC and Digital Music
The Denon DRA-900H's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC.
Denon DRA-900H Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓100 watts per channel into 8 ohms.
- ✓Built-in DAC handling 32-bit / 192kHz and DSD, so a TV, computer or streamer can connect digitally with nothing in between.
- ✓Digital inputs cover 2 optical, 1 coaxial and USB.
- ✓Phono stage built in (MM), so a turntable needs no separate preamplifier.
- ✓Streams over the network without a separate streamer: Spotify Connect and Tidal; AirPlay 2 and HEOS.
- ✓Bluetooth for playing straight from a phone.
- ✓Pre-outs (Stereo RCA) leave room to add a power amplifier or an active subwoofer later.
- ✓Built-in AM/FM tuner.
- ✗The phono stage is moving-magnet only; a moving-coil cartridge would need a step-up or an external stage.
Denon DRA-900H External Dimensions and Weight
Denon DRA-900H has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 5.94inch x 17.19inch x 14.56inch (150.9mm x 436.6mm x 369.8mm ). The unit weighs
8.3 kg (18.3 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 DRA-900H is approximately 1614.5cm2 / 250.2inch2.
- Width: 436.6mm (17.19")
- Height: 150.9mm (5.94")
- Depth: 369.8mm (14.56")
- Weight: 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1614.5cm2 / 250.2inch2
- Volume: ~24.4 liter / 6.4 gallon
Warranty
2 Years of parts warranty and 2 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the Denon DRA-900H by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
Denon |
| Full Model Name |
Denon DRA-900H |
| Release Date |
August 2023 |
| Amplifier Type |
Stereo Receiver |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
100 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.08% |
| Minimum Impedance |
|
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
Yes |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
|
| Apple AirPlay2 |
Yes |
| DTS Play-Fi |
|
| Chromecast built-in |
|
| Roon |
|
| HEOS |
Yes |
| BluOS |
|
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
2 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
2 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
1 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| Preamp Outputs |
Stereo RCA |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
150.9mm (5.94") |
| Width |
436.6mm (17.19") |
| Depth |
369.8mm (14.56") |
| Weight |
8.3 kg (18.3 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |