About the Denon PMA-3000NE
The PMA-3000NE is a pure 2-channel integrated amplifier built around Denon's Advanced Ultra High Current MOS single push-pull circuit with a differential two-stage design, giving it the current reserve to drive demanding speaker loads while keeping musical detail and bass control in balance. It's rated at 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 160 watts per channel into 4 ohms (20Hz-20kHz, 0.07% THD), with an output stage engineered for a frequency response reaching up to 100kHz and a low-noise volume circuit to keep the noise floor down.
A built-in DAC handles digital sources up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM, with Denon's Advanced AL32 Processing Plus upsampling and a dedicated master clock to reduce jitter. A rear USB-B input lets you connect a Windows PC or Mac directly, supporting up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and 11.2MHz DSD (including DoP, Wasapi, and native ASIO playback) — Windows 8.1/10 needs Denon's downloadable USB driver, while macOS 10.13-10.15 works without one. A dedicated phono input handles both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges.
This is a deliberately analog-first design: there's no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or built-in streaming, and Source Direct and Analog Mode both let you bypass tone controls or digital circuitry entirely for the cleanest possible signal path. A low-noise FL front-panel display shows source and sample rate (not song or artist info), with front-panel controls for power, volume, bass/treble, balance, Analog Mode, Source Direct, and MC/MM cartridge selection. The included remote also operates compatible Denon CD players and network audio players, and a 3.5mm IR input/output lets you chain it to the rest of a Denon system.
Product Highlights
- 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 160 watts per channel into 4 ohms
- Advanced Ultra High Current single push-pull amplifier circuit
- Built-in DAC supports high-resolution audio up to 32-bit/384kHz with jitter-reducing master clock
- Dedicated phono input for moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges
- USB-B computer input: up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM or 11.2MHz DSD
- 3 optical and 1 coaxial digital inputs, plus 3 analog RCA line-level inputs
- Source Direct and Analog Mode bypass tone controls and digital circuitry for a cleaner signal path
- Full-size (1/4") headphone jack with dedicated headphone amplifier
- Two sets of gold-plated binding posts for two pairs of speakers
- Remote control also operates compatible Denon CD players and network audio players
What's in the Box
- Denon PMA-3000NE integrated amplifier
- 68" AC power cord
- Remote control (RC-1207)
- 2 "AAA" batteries
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety Instructions
- Warranty information
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much power does the PMA-3000NE put out?
A: 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms, or 160 watts per channel into 4 ohms, letting it drive a wide range of speaker loads without strain.
Q: Can I connect a turntable directly to the PMA-3000NE?
A: Yes, it has a dedicated phono input that supports both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges, so no separate phono preamp is needed.
Q: Does the PMA-3000NE have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth streaming?
A: No — this is a deliberately analog-first, 2-channel amplifier with no built-in wireless streaming. For network streaming, Denon's separate DNP-2000NE connects into one of its analog or digital inputs.
Q: What's a good matching CD player for the PMA-3000NE?
A: The DCD-3000NE is designed as its companion piece, sharing the same design language and NE-series build quality.
Q: Can I connect my computer to the PMA-3000NE for digital playback?
A: Yes, a rear USB-B input supports PCM files up to 32-bit/384kHz or DSD up to 11.2MHz. Windows 8.1/10 requires Denon's downloadable USB driver; macOS 10.13 through 10.15 works without one.
