SA20 vs Denon PMA-600NE
The PMA-600NE's power @ 8ω is 45W against the SA20's 90W, its bit depth 24-bit against 32-bit, and its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 106 dB. Both share max sample rate (192 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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About the SA20
The Arcam SA20 is a high-performance, two-channel integrated amplifier from Arcam's HDA series, featuring innovative Class G amplification that operates in Class A for the first 20W and seamlessly switches to higher voltage rails for dynamic peaks, ensuring low distortion, high efficiency, and exceptional sound quality without excessive heat. It includes a premium ESS9038K2M 32-bit Sabre DAC supporting up to 192kHz sample rates with seven selectable digital filters, an MM phono input, multiple analog and digital inputs, headphone output, and home automation controls via Ethernet and RS232. Praised for its midrange clarity, imaging, and power handling even with demanding speakers, the SA20 offers a compact, stylish design with a toroidal transformer for stable performance. Note: This model has been discontinued by the manufacturer, with the SA30 as its successor.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 90W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 150W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- G
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Impedance
- 10000Ω
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DAC Chip
- ESS9038K2M
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.500%
- SNR
- 106 dB
- Output Impedance
- 230Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- Adjustable Loading
- No
- Loading Options
- 47000Ω
- Adjustable Capacitance
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- 1x optical TOSLINK, 2x coaxial S/PDIF
- Analog Inputs
- 3x stereo RCA line-level, 1x MM phono RCA, 1x 3.5mm front AUX
- Analog Outputs
- RCA pre out
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 433 × 87 × 323 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 9.2 kg (20 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 90W
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