PMA-1600NE vs Rotel RA-1572
The RA-1572's power @ 8ω is 120W against the PMA-1600NE's 70W, its max sample rate 768 kHz against 384 kHz, and its power @ 4ω 200W against 140W. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
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The Denon PMA-1600NE is a premium Class AB integrated amplifier featuring Advanced Ultra High Current (UHC)-MOS single push-pull circuit for powerful, detailed sound from deep bass to highs. It includes a high-performance USB-DAC with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus for jitter-free reproduction, digital isolator to reduce noise, built-in phono preamp for MM/MC cartridges, Analog Mode to disable digital circuits, Source Direct mode, front-panel tone controls (±8 dB treble at 10 kHz, ±8 dB bass at 100 Hz), and support for two pairs of speakers via A/B switching. The six-block chassis with Direct Mechanical Ground Construction minimizes vibrations and interference. Connectivity includes rear USB-B, 2 optical, 1 coaxial digital inputs, multiple analog RCA inputs, phono input, headphone jack, and stereo RCA outputs. Front display shows source and sample rate, with included system remote.
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The RA-1572's power @ 8ω is 120W against the PMA-1600NE's 70W, its max sample rate 768 kHz against 384 kHz, and its power @ 4ω 200W against 140W. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
The IDA-8's power @ 8ω is 100W against the PMA-1600NE's 70W and its power @ 4ω 100W against 140W. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
The S14's power @ 8ω is 80W against the PMA-1600NE's 70W and its power @ 4ω 150W against 140W. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
The A-S801's power @ 8ω is 100W against the PMA-1600NE's 70W and its power @ 4ω 160W against 140W. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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