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Buchardt I150 Integrated Amplifier vs Denon PMA-1700NE
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Buchardt I150

Integrated Amplifier | 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Buchardt I150 Integrated Amplifier
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Denon PMA-1700NE

Integrated Amplifier | 70 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Buchardt I150 vs Denon PMA-1700NE Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing I150 and PMA-1700NE, two Integrated Amplifiers from Buchardt and Denon. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Buchardt I150 and Denon PMA-1700NE first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Buchardt I150 Key Specs

  • 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms
  • Built-in DAC
  • USB Input
  • Bluetooth v5.0
  • Weight: 22.00 lbs / 10.00 kg
  • Built-in Room Correction
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):3.2inch x 14.5inch x 12inch

Denon PMA-1700NE Key Specs

  • 70 watts RMS into 8-ohms
  • Built-in DAC
  • Phono Input
  • USB Input
  • Weight: 38.80 lbs / 17.64 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):5-5/16inch x 17-1/8inch x 17-5/8inch

What size room are the Buchardt I150 and Denon PMA-1700NE Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment Buchardt I150 Denon PMA-1700NE
Near-field Are you nuts? Poor
Small Room Bad Average
Mid-size Room Poor Good
Large Room Good Average
Very Large Room Good Poor

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Buchardt I150 and Denon PMA-1700NE compares and end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these amplifiers is the better choice for you.


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Reasons to choose Buchardt I150 Integrated Amplifier over Denon PMA-1700NE
Built-in Room Correction Yes vs No Adjusts audio output to compensate for acoustic anomalies in a listening space
Watts into 8-ohms 150 watts vs 70 watts Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms 300 watts vs 140 watts Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.0015% vs 0.07% Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio 121 dB vs 107 dB Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Bluetooth Yes vs No Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Preamp Outputs 1 x (RCA), 2 x Sub out (RCA) vs No Connect a powered subwoofer or second amplifier.
Max Sample Rate 394kHz vs 384kHz Play higher resolution media
Base Surface Area 1147.0cm2/ 177.8inch2 vs 1948.8cm2/ 302.1inch2 takes less space in your room
Height 80mm vs 135mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose Denon PMA-1700NE over Buchardt I150 Integrated Amplifier
MSRP Price(*) 2,099USD vs 2,500USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Total Analog Inputs 3 vs 1 More options for connecting Analog sources
PhonoInput Yes vs No Connect a turntable directly to your amp
Headphone Output 1/4 vs No Connect your headphone to the amplifier

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Buchardt I150 and Denon PMA-1700NE differs from each other.

Buchardt I150 Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
  • 2 Optical Digital Input
  • 1 Coaxial Digital Input
  • USB Input:
    • USB-B
Denon PMA-1700NE Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 3
  • Phono Input
  • 2 Optical Digital Input
  • 1 Coaxial Digital Input
  • USB Input:
Buchardt I150 Back View
Buchardt I150 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs
  • 1 x (RCA), 2 x Sub out (RCA) Preamp Outputs
  • Subwoofer Output
Outputs
  • 1/4 Headphone Output
Denon PMA-1700NE Back View
Denon PMA-1700NE Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Denon PMA-1700NE?

Here are the items that come with the PMA-1700NE:
  • Integrated amplifier
  • 68-inch AC power cord
  • Remote control (RC-1249)
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety Instructions
  • Warranty Information
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