DRA-800H

Hi Roll Tide, Apologies for the inconvenience. Here is a link to the DRA-800H manual: https://manuals.denon.com/DRA800H/NA/EN/index.php

Hello, The DRA-800H is able to handle a 4 ohm load, one pair at a time. If you wish to run two pairs at the same time, they will need to be 8 ohm speakers. THD numbers will depend on source content, desired volume level, and the demands of the speaker - which can vary significatly from model to model. Some 4 ohm speakers are much more demanding than others (Magapans for example). If you know your speakers to be particularly demanding, you may wish to consider a PMA1700NE - which is built to perform well with just about any speaker currently in production.

Hello, The DRA-800H is equppied to handle a four ohm speaker load - as detailed on the speaker binding post labeling. The pre-outs on the rear panel pertain only to Zone 2, and also a sub-woofer.

Hi Ron S, Apologies for the glitch. We'll have that fixed very soon. Here is a link to the user manual for the DRA-800H: https://manuals.denon.com/DRA800H/NA/EN/index.php And here are the specifications of the DRA-800H: Number of Power Amps 2 Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive) 100 W Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive) No Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) 120 W Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive) 175 W Number of Power Amps 2 Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive) 100 W Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive) No Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) 120 W Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive) 175 W

Hello, With the DRA-800H, the USB port uses the HEOS chip for processing. This can decode 2 ch DSD at 2.8 or 5.6 MHz natively. 

Hello, Choice of speaker is a very subjective thing - like picking a tie or a meal on a menu. That being said, we have found Polk Audio, Definitive Technology and Bowers & Wilkins speakers pair well with the DRA-800H. Here are some links which offer all the details: Polk Audio https://www.polkaudio.com/en-us/ Definitive Technology https://www.definitivetechnology.com/en-us/ Bowers & Wilkins https://www.bowerswilkins.com/en-us/speakers/loudspeakers/600-series

Hello, I haven't seen a photo of the DRA-800H without a phono input on the rear panel. I can confirm, the DRA-800H does come with a phono input.

Hi Subhunter, Of the AVR-X1600H, the PMA-900HNE and the DRA-800H, the PMA-900HNE will be the model to choose if music is your main source of entertainment. The is are a few reasons for this: 1. The pre-amp stage in the PMA-900HNE has shorter signal paths with better interference isolation for the more sensitive components within. This results in a purer signal at the end of the electrical chain which equates to better sound quality. 2. The power amplifier stage of the PMA-900HNE has higher quality components in it's circuitry than the other two models in question. High quality amplifiers are rarely called upon to deliver more than 12 watts per channel with most modern loudspeakers (with a sensitivity rating of 86 dB or more), and the PMA-900HNE has been master-tuned to deliver an advanced high current feed to loudspeakers at the volume levels which are most likely to be selected by the user (below 96 dB. 96 dB is the point where permanent hearing damage can occur). This means a loudspeaker's drive units will be more controlled with how they react to the source content and the power they demand from the amplifier. The more control there is with a loudpspeaker's drive units, the more authentic the sonic delivery. These benefits are easily appreciated and enjoyed when listening to your favorite music. 3. When you look at what the PMA-900HNE does not have (or need - for music-lovers) compared with (for example) the AVR-X1600H; HDMI connectivity and circuitry, sophisticated surround sound processing technology, room calibrating auto set-up, the ability to power seven speakers, Zone 2 operation, a built-in AM/FM tuner, a detailed On Screen Display feed to a TV or projector screen..it's a long list. When you remove those things from the design budget, it allows for a more refined approach to the circuitry of a model such as the PMA-900HNE without demanding a high-end price tag. To make it even tougher on our competition, we haven't skimped on the important fun features of the PMA-900HNE. It still has: a. Lots of analog and digital inputs, including a higher quality phono stage than is found in the AVR-X1600H and DRA-800H. b. A multi-functional remote control. c. A HEOS engine so you can stream from a large selection of popular online services and also pair with optional wireless Home speakers in other rooms of your home playing any source you choose in each location. d. Bluetooth streaming. e. Wi-Fi, f. A low-noise OLED front-panel display. g. A USB port for streaming music from a thumb drive. h. A sub-woofer port. i. A headphone amplifier. j. Support for Apple Airplay 2. In addition - it's all backed by a three year manufacturer's warranty (when purchased from an authorized dealer).