Denon POA-A1HDCI 10 Channel Power Amplifier Review
Summary
- Product Name: POA-A1HDCI 10-Channel Power Amplifier
- Manufacturer: Denon Electronics
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- Review Date: May 22, 2008
- MSRP: $7,500
- Specifications
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- Power Output: 150 wpc x 10; 8-ohms @ 0.05% THD + N / 300wpc x 10, 4-ohms @ 0.08% THD + N
- Monoblock amplifier construction with shortened audio signal paths and direct mechanism grounding scheme
- 4 large E-core power transformers and 200,000uF total power supply capacitance
- 3 Analog VU power meters assignable per channel
- Amp Configuration options: fully configurable channel assignments
- Amplifier Operational Modes: bridgeable, bi-wireable and bi-ampable
- Speaker Terminals: high grade 5 way binding post banana plug
- Completely Configurable Amplifiers
- THX Ultra2 Certified
- UL Rated down to 4-ohms
- Link Control for matching AVP-A1HDCI pre/pro
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 11.1” x 17.1” x 20.9”
- Weight: 132 lbs
Pros
- Endless array of configuration options
- Phenomenal build & sound quality
- Has no problems driving low impedance speakers to reference levels
Cons
- Uber expensive
- Bulky and heavy
Introduction
The POA-A1HDCI revitalizes Denon’s high end stigma that it earned over the years and puts the name back on the map for high end cost no object audio. This amplifier delivers respectable high and most importantly clean dynamic power and provides enough channels to handle even the largest scale home theater installations with a few to spare for specialized needs and installations. Coupled with the matching AVP-A1HDCI processor, you’ve got a state of the art A/V separates solution that can run toe to toe with any of its peers in this price class.
- PAO-A1HDCI Set-Up & Design Overview
- PAO-A1HDCI Listening Evaluation
- PAO-A1HDCI Measurements and Analysis
- PAO-A1HDCI Conclusion & Score Card
