Denon Home Amp vs Denon PMA-1700NE Detailed Comparison

Denon Home Amp vs Denon PMA-1700NE

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Denon Home Amp

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Denon Home Amp vs Denon PMA-1700NE Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Denon. Denon Home Amp is a speaker whereas the PMA-1700NE is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Denon Home Amp and Denon PMA-1700NE first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Denon Home Amp Key Specs

Dimensions (H x W x D):3.4375inch x 8.5625inch x 10.4375inch

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

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Denon Home Amp 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 Denon Home Amp over Denon PMA-1700NE

Wi-Fi	Yes vs No	High quality streaming over WiFi
Apple AirPlay	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay
Apple AirPlay 2	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay 2
HEOS	Yes vs No	Compatible with HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Sound System
Base Surface Area	579.9cm²/ 89.9inch² vs 1948.8cm²/ 302.1inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	88mm vs 135mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose Denon PMA-1700NE over Denon Home Amp

Handheld Remote	Yes vs No	Control the amplifier by the included RC
Buil-in DAC	Yes vs No	Connect digital sources without an external DAC
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
USB Input	Yes vs	Connect Sources via USB
Max Bit Depth	32-bit vs 24-bit-bit	Play higher resolution range media
Max Sample Rate	384kHz vs 192 kHzkHz	Play higher resolution media

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 Denon Home Amp and Denon PMA-1700NE differs from each other.

Denon Home Amp Inputs

Ethernet Port

Denon PMA-1700NE Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 3
Phono Input
2 Optical Digital Input
1 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:

Outputs

Subwoofer Output

Outputs

1/4 Headphone Output

Denon PMA-1700NE Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Denon Home Amp?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Home Amp:

Network stereo amplifier

6-feet AC power cord

58-inch Optical digital cable

Quick Start Guide

Safety Instrutions

Warranty Information

Notes On Radio

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