Simply in time for IFA 2023 in Berlin, Denon has introduced the DRA-900H stereo AV receiver. Within the hi-fi world, we would name it a streaming amplifier or a brilliant built-in…with bells on.
The meat and potatoes of the brand new DRA-900H come within the type of a high-current Class A/B amplifier circuit that guarantees 100wpc into 8 Ohms; or 145wpc into 6 Ohms. (No 4 Ohm specification is supplied by Denon so select your loudspeakers properly). The 2 units of binding posts on the again panel assist simultaneous playback or multizoning and are augmented by a pair of subwoofer outputs. Ergo, this can be a 2.2 A/V receiver: one with six HDMI inputs, three of that are 8K-capable.
Additionally on the again panel, we word an abundance of connectivity: HDMI eARC, 2 x TOSLINK, coaxial however no USB-B. The USB-A socket on the entrance panel is for connecting USB storage gadgets (not PCs or Macs). Ethernet, wifi and USB streaming right here is powered by HEOS, which additionally integrates Tidal and Amazon Music HD however not Qobuz. HEOS is bolstered by the presence of Spotify Join and Apple AirPlay 2 plus Bluetooth and DAB+/FM. The inner DAC make/mannequin just isn’t specified however based on the press supplies the D/A conversion circuit helps PCM as much as 24bit/192kHz and DSD as much as DSD128.
On the analogue entrance, we word two units of line-level inputs, an MM phono enter plus pre-amplifier outputs. This new Denon’s characteristic set is rounded out by a quarter-inch headphone socket and IR distant management.
The DRA-900H begins delivery in September for €899. Your alternative of black or silver.
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