Denon PMA860

Description

Rediscover your music with the Denon PMA-860, an amplifier built during the golden age of hi-fi. Designed to deliver both strength and subtlety, it offers a wide soundstage, detailed highs, and deep, controlled bass that bring your favorite recordings to life. Its elegant, understated design pairs perfectly with vintage and modern setups alike, while the premium build ensures decades of reliable performance. Whether you’re spinning vinyl or driving a full stereo system, the PMA-860 is more than just an amp — it’s a gateway to the warm, expressive Denon sound that audiophiles have cherished for generations.

Technical Description

Model: Denon PMA-860 Integrated Stereo Amplifier

• Production Period: Early 1990s
• Power Output: 80 watts per channel (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, <0.005% THD)
• Dynamic Power: ~120W (4Ω)
• Amplifier Design: Dual-mono layout with high-current capability
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.005% (rated power, 8Ω)
• Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 100 kHz (+0, -3 dB)
• Damping Factor: 100 (8Ω, 1 kHz)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N):
  
• Phono MM: ~88 dB
• Line: ~108 dB
• Inputs:
  
• Phono (MM/MC switchable)
• CD
• Tuner
• AUX
• 2 × Tape (Monitor & Recording loops)
• Outputs:
  
• 2 × Speaker pairs (A/B switching)
• Headphone jack (front panel)
• Pre-out/Main-in connectors (for external power amps or processor loops)
• Controls: Bass, Treble, Loudness, Balance, Source Direct, Subsonic filter
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 434 × 134 × 417 mm
• Weight: ~11.5 kg
• Build Quality: Rigid chassis with large toroidal transformer and high-grade capacitors for stability and clarity