Denon completes its new stereo line-up with high-performance PMA-1510AE and DCD-1510AE stereo combination

Denon has unveiled two new high-performance stereo components. Combining its 100 year audio pedigree with the latest playback technologies, Denon presents the PMA-1510AE integrated amplifier and DCD-1510AE CD/SACD player. The new amp features a newly developed construction with carefully selected parts for high quality sound, while the player uses unique technologies to ensure sonic delivery remains faithfull to the original recording. Both newcomers complete Denon’s new award-winning Advanced Evolution stereo series and will be available in late April 2010.

The PMA-1510AE is endowed with a renowned Denon tradition: the simple and straight UHC (Ultra High Current)-MOS single push-pull amplifier circuit. This technology eliminates deviations in the amplification stage and reproduces the full sonic range from soft delicate details to powerful transparent climaxes of a musical performance. Amplifier construction, the foundation of expressive sound, has also been redesigned to place greater emphasis on low specific gravity and more direct grounding. Rich musical expression in a class of its own is achieved with the same large, 27mm motor-driven volume control that is used by its bigger brother, the recently introduced PMA-2010AE. The PMA-1510AE has also inherited other advanced technologies from its sibling, such as the leakage-cancelling mounted twin transformers, which minimize the leaking of magnetic flux that could degrade the sound quality. Moreover, the newcomer is equipped with a power amp direct mode to deliver a high-performance stereo sound in a custom AV system by using only the output stages of the PMA-1510AE. In addition, the very low standby power consumption of about 0.1W, together with an ECO mode with automatic shutdown while inactive, minimizes the impact on our environment.
CD/Super Audio CD player DCD-1510AE
The DCD-1510AE features many technologies used in the higher-class DCD-2010AE, making them available at a lower price-point. It comes with Denon’s unique Advanced AL32 Processing and high-grade 32-Bit/192 kHz DA converters, guaranteeing highest detail level at all volumes. To deliver class-leading playback quality of all supported discs (including Super Audio CD) the DCD-1510AE is equipped with an improved Denon S.V.H. (Suppress Vibration Hybrid) drive mechanism. The new highly accurate master clock minimizes jitter as well as noise effects and achieves a clear sound image.
In addition to supporting CDs, Super Audio CDs and CD-R/RW (MP3, WMA files), the DCD-1510AE has a front-USB port for connecting an iPod/iPhone or USB memory and playing music files from those devices digitally. When these digital signals are played back through the DCD’s audio circuit, listeners will enjoy the music with a rich ambiance not possible from the devices on their own. The DCD-1510AE of course features the same ecofriendly technologies as the PMA-1510AE.

Both components come with a newly developed remote control that was modified to include all the functions needed for comfortable USB/iPod playback. This new stereo duo marks another pinnacle of musical expression, an approach that Denon has been refining for 100 years. The PMA-1510AE and DCD-1510AE will be available in two finishes –premium silver or black – from April 2010 at a suggested retail price of £899.99 for each component.
Due to continuous consumer demand, Denon will also release a new FM/AM tuner, the TU- 1510AE, which retails at £199.99 and perfectly combines with Denon’s new stereo series.
Highlights
PMA-1510AE:
- UHC-MOS Single Push-Pull-Circuit for balancing details and power
- Independent preamp and output stage power supplies, plus powerful high current
dynamic power circuit
- Precision Direct Mechanical Ground Construction to thoroughly suppress vibration
- Twin transformers with leakage-cancelling-mount
- Minimum signal path to protect signal purity
- Large, high-grade 27mm volume potentiometer
- High-performance phono equaliser (MM/MC)
- Machined gold-plated pin jacks
- Low standby power consumption (below 0,1 Watts)
- Available in premium silver and black
DCD-1510AE:
- Advanced AL32 Processor, technology for high sound quality
- DAC master clock design
- High-precision 32-bit, 192-kHz D/A converters
- Complete separation of digital and analogue power supplies
- Minimum signal paths, to protect signal purity
- Direct Mechanical Ground Construction, to thoroughly suppress vibration
- Optical and coaxial digital inputs
- USB port featuring iPod/iPhone Direct Connection
- Parts strictly selected for high sound quality
- Low standby power consumption (below 0,1 Watts)
- Available in premium silver and black