Denon PMA-900HNE Stereo integrated amplifier with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, Apple AirPlay® 2, and HEOS® Built-in

Audio Section
Network & HEOS Integration
Advanced Control Options
Convenience Features

Audio Section

High Current Integrated Amplifier: Denon engineers carefully constructed the PMA-900HNE's amplifier circuit to secure a frequency response of up to 100kHz. Then Denon PMA-900HNE employs an Advanced High Current (AHC) Single Push-Pull circuit power amplifier that delivers powerful sound and high musical fidelity. Engineered with premium Denon amplifier technology and Advanced High Current (AHC) capability, the PMA-900HNE has ample power and capability to drive your 8 ohm or 4 ohm loudspeakers.

• 8-Ohm Rating: 50 watts x 2 channel at 20Hz to 20kHz with 0.07% THD
• 4-Ohm Rating: 80 watts x 2 channel at 1kHz with 0.7% THD

Carefully Selected Parts: The integrated amp features carefully selected hi-fi parts and dedicated circuitry with short, straight paths between power supply, signal, and amplification to deliver a premium audio experience.

• High Precision Volume Circuit: The PMA-900HNE incorporates an electrical volume control while preserving the analog feel of operation. The unique mechanism offers a smooth and linear control of the master volume. The volume circuit also suppresses noise in the amplifier, achieving sonic resolution.
• Main Transformer with Individual Wiring: Separate coiled wires for the audio and control circuits of the PMA-900HNE's main power transformer eliminates interference and maintains exceptional sound quality.
• Signal Level Divided Construction (SLDC): The audio circuit uses the Signal Level Divided Construction (SLDC) chassis developed by Denon to ensure that delicate musical signals are faithfully amplified and transmitted to the speakers.
• Vibration-Resistant Design: The integrated amp's vibration-resistant design reduces the adverse audio effects of heavy components within amplifiers resulting in pristine sound quality that meets Denon standards.

Tone Controls: The Denon PMA-900HNE offers Bass, Treble, & Balance control. Bass (100Hz) and Treble (10kHz) can be adjusted from -8dB to +8dB. The Balance knob allows you to adjust the volume output from the left and right speakers. Source Direct mode the bypasses the integrated amp's tone adjustment circuitry (Bass/Treble/Balance), resulting in playback of higher sound quality for analog and digital audio sources.

24-Bit/192kHz DAC: The Denon PMA-900HNE integrated amplifier utilizes a 24-bit/192kHz DAC for high-resolution audio playback; supporting hi-res PCM, WAV, FLAC, and ALAC audio files (up to 24-bit/192kHz), as well as DSD music files (up to 5.6MHz).

USB-A Input: The Denon integrated amplifier is equipped with a rear-panel USB (type-A) port that allows you to enjoy a variety of music files from a USB mass storage class memory device; such as a USB thumbdrive or portable HDD (a portable hard disk drive will require an external power supply). Compatible USB storage devices must be formatted in FAT 16 or FAT32 (a FAT16 device can have up to 2GB of storage, while a FAT32 device can have up to 2TB of storage). The unit can recognize up to 500 folders/500 files. You can use the network audio player's remote control to navigate your stored music files on your connected USB memory device. Song/artist information will display the network audio players front-panel LCD. USB devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the network audio player's USB port (5V/1A); even in standby mode.

Optical & Coaxial Digital Inputs: The PMA-900HNE features three optical (Toslink) digital inputs and one Coaxial (RCA) digital input that support 2ch PCM signals up to 192kHz/24-bit. Linear PCM signals (16- or 24-bit) with a sampling frequency of 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz can be input into this unit. These digital inputs help to improve sound and visual quality of your TV audio, Blu-Ray, media players and more. You can also use these digital inputs for high-resolution sound from an audio source on your computer.

Analog Line-Level Inputs & Output: The Denon PMA-900HNE is outfitted with three line-level, stereo RCA inputs labeled "CD", "Aux", and "Recorder". Use these analog line-level inputs to connect legacy devices, such as a CD player or tape deck. Audio signals input into this unit can be output to an external recording device, using the integrated amp's stereo line-level RCA outputs. When recording audio from a playback device connected to this unit, audio can be recorded with the playback device still connected to the integrated amplifier.

Phono MM/MC Input: The Denon PMA-900HNE's Phono input and built-in Phono equalizer allows direct connection of a turntable with a MM (moving magnet) or MC (moving coil) cartridge. This phono equalizer has high gain, and unlike loops in other circuit board patterns which cause adverse effects on sound quality, the simple, straightforward design of the PMA-900HNE phono equalizer significantly improves sound.

Built-in Bluetooth: The Denon PMA-900HNE features built-in Bluetooth 4.2 with a 98.4' wireless range for music streaming (A2DP 1.2) and control (AVRCP 1.5). You'll be able to wirelessly connect to smartphones (including iPhone & Android), tablets (including iPad & Android), laptops (including Microsoft Surface & Macbook), computers (including Windows PC & Mac), and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Up to eight Bluetooth devices can be remembered by the PMA-900HNE, so family members as well as friends can enjoy their favorite tracks (only one device can be used at a time).

• Wireless Music Streaming: You'll be able to wirelessly stream stored music, music apps, and other audio content from your Bluetooth-enabled source device to the Denon integrated amplifier. The integrated amplifier supports the Bluetooth SBC codec only.
• Wireless Music Control: You will also be able to control basic playback functions (Play/Pause, FF/RW, Skip) using the integrated amplifier's remote control. Advanced music operation will still need to be handled from your Bluetooth-enable device. There is no song/artist information display on the integrated amplifier. Continue to use your Bluetooth device's screen to view song/artist info.

A & B Binding Post Speaker Terminals: Equipped with A & B speaker terminals, the PMA-9000HNE can drive two pairs of speakers, or it can be connected to one pair of bi-wire compatible speakers, with one set of terminals for the low range drivers and the other set connected to the high range drivers The PMA-900HNE is outfitted with eight binding post terminals for long life and optimum signal transfer integrity. The binding posts will accept  bare-wire (up to 10AWG), pin-connectors, and banana plugs (single or dual). Use 4 to 8-ohm speakers when powering only one pair of speakers. Use 8-ohm speakers when powering two pair of speakers.

Subwoofer Output: The PMA-900HNE integrated amplifier is outfitted with a mono-subwoofer output for connection of a powered subwoofer (sold separately). The subwoofer output has a fixed 100Hz low pass crossover filter.

Headphone Output: The Denon PMA-900HNE is equipped with a front-panel 1/4" headphone jack for connecting a set of headphone so you can enjoy your music privately. When headphones are plugged into the integrated amp's headphone jack, audio will no longer be output from the amplifier's connected speakers or subwoofer output.

Network & HEOS Integration

Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The Denon PMA-900HNE offers a wired or wireless network connection. Either network connection gives the integrated amplifier access to HEOS music apps (like Pandora, Amazon, or Tidal), TuneIn Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, as well as music content on your Windows PC or DLNA music server.

• Ethernet Jack: The Denon PMA-900HNE integrated amplifier is fitted with a RJ-45 Ethernet (LAN) port to make a wired connection from the integrated amplifier to your home network.
• Built-in WiFi: The integrated amplifier also offers built-in WiFi (IEEE 802.11ac; 2.4/5GHz) for a wireless network connection; WPS, WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES) security protection is supported. Wireless network setup can be done via WPS button, Access Point Scan, Manual, or shared through your Apple iOS device (7.0+).

HEOS Wireless Multiroom Audio: Built-in HEOS technology enables the PMA-900HNE to become part of the HEOS by Denon wireless multi-room audio eco-system, allowing you to stream and control all of your local and online music effortlessly from anywhere in your home with the HEOS App on your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile device over a wireless WiFi network connection. The HEOS system is a true multi-room audio system that automatically synchronizes audio playback between multiple HEOS devices so that your music (up to 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio) coming from different rooms is perfectly in sync and always sounds amazing. You can play the same audio source in every room or any combination of rooms you choose, including a different song in every room.

• Systems & Groups: The HEOS wireless multi-room sound system can support up to 32 HEOS speakers, receivers, players, amplifiers, and/or pre-amplifiers (all sold separately) on a single wireless network (IEEE 802.11 g/n; 2.4/5GHz). You can join or group up to eight individual HEOS devices into a group that function as if they were a single source. The HEOS eco-system is flexible enough where you can create up to 16 Groups (2 Heos devices per Group). You can easily group 16 rooms together with Party Mode by simply using a "pinch" gesture.
• Compatible Sources: The following sources can be distributed through the HEOS multi-room audio system -
  • TuneIn Internet Radio & Spotify Connect
  • HEOS music apps (including Amazon, Pandora, Tidal, and more)
  • Windows PC & DLNA music servers
  • Bluetooth & USB audio (AirPlay 2 is not supported)
  • Music libraries stored on your Apple iOS or Android mobile device.
  • Analog & Digital inputs (including Optical, Coaxial, and RCA)

HEOS Music Apps: With built-in HEOS technology and the HEOS app (for Apple iOS 12.0+ and Android OS 5.0) on your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile device, you'll be able to stream a wide variety of online music services (fees may apply), plus the music library of your mobile device through the Denon integrated amplifier.

• Online Music Services: Using the HEOS app, you'll be able to stream your favorite online music services like Amazon Music (including HD), Pandora, TIDAL, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM, Napster, TuneIn, & Spotify (some services will require a paid subscription, purchases, and/or other fees). The HEOS app on your Apple iOS or Android device will serve as the controller for these apps and provide song/artist information with Album Art. You can create a "Favorite" station list, so you can quickly access your favorite internet radio stations and online music channels.
• Mobile Device Streaming: Using the HEOS app on your Apple iOS or Android mobile device, you are able to stream your device's music library to the Denon integrated amplifier. You'll be able to browse your music library by Artist, Album, Genre, and Song; control music playback functions like Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track; and view song/artist info with Album Art from the app on your compatible mobile device. You can even type in an artist name or song title to find music in your mobile device's library.

TuneIn Internet Radio: The Denon PMA-900HNE includes access to more than 100,000 free internet radio streams from all corners of the globe via the built-in TuneIn online music service. Simply select TuneIn from the integrated amplifier's menu using the included remote and browse among the 100,000 stations neatly organized into popular categories and select a station that appeals to you.

Spotify Connect: If you subscribe to Spotify and have the Spotify App on your Apple iOS or Android mobile device, you can stream Spotify to the Denon integrated amplifier. Spotify is a digital music service that gives you on-demand access to one of the largest music libraries in the world (over 80 million tracks and counting). Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage, and share music with your friends. You can browse music by artist, album, track, or most popular; and create your own music library with customized playlists.

AirPlay 2: AirPlay 2 is an advanced and easy-to-use wireless multiroom audio platform for iTunes, Apple Music, and other compatible Apple iOS apps. With AirPlay 2 you can play any audio from your Apple iOS device (running iOS 11.4 or later) or Mac computer (running OS X 10.13.2) on the integrated amplifier and other compatible AirPlay 2 speakers throughout your home. You can choose to play audio in one room, play the same audio in grouped rooms, or play the same audio in every room. If you are an Apple Music subscriber, you can even play different music in different rooms (you can control and group directly from Apple's Music App and Home app on your Apple iOS device). You'll be able to ask Siri-enabled devices (like your Apple iPhone, iPad, or Watch) to control playback of your Apple Music content on the integrated amplifier. You can even watch videos and movies from YouTube and Netflix on your compatible Apple iOS device or Mac computer with perfectly synced audio on the integrated amplifier.

DLNA 1.5 Certified: The PMA-900HNE is DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7/8/10 compliant for audio networking. This means it's easier for you to access and enjoy digital music stored on your Windows PC. The integrated amplifier can wirelessly playback High-Res music content from your PC, while using the included remote control to browse your music library. The unit supports ID3-Tag (ver.2) and META tag information; so song title, artist name, and album name can be displayed on the unit's front-panel LCD. The Denon PMA-900HNE supports the following audio formats, sampling frequencies, and bit rates via its wired network connection.

Roon Tested: Roon is a feature rich music library and playback application that compiles all the music files available to your network and makes them easily available to play on the Denon receiver and any other Roon enabled audio devices. Roon manages digital music files (including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, and DSD) collected on hard drives and networked storage devices. It can also integrate your iTunes library, and optionally merge with the Tidal and Qobuz music streaming services. Roon software can be installed on your Windows or Mac computer, while a Roon Remote app is available for Apple iOS 11.0+ and Android OS 5.0+). When you access the Roon software or remote app, it will display your complete audio library together with its metadata and artwork along with the available Denon receiver and other Roon enabled devices. Simply select the music you wish to play and the Denon receiver or Roon device in which you want to hear it on.

• To use Roon you will need a Roon Server running on the same network as the Denon receiver. The Roon Server is media software that runs on your computer, NAS, or component (like Nucleus or Nucleus Plus - sold separately), located on the network within your home.
• Make sure your Denon product has the latest firmware/software update installed.

Advanced Control Options

IR Remote Control: The Denon PMA-900HNE includes an ergonomic IR remote control for wireless operation of the integrated amplifier and its various audio sources. The PMA-900HNE also features IR Learning, enabling you to turn volume up, down, on or off with your TV remote. In addition, there is also a 3.5mm IR control jack used to connect a CD player with a remote control jack.

HEOS App: You'll need to download the HEOS App (for Apple iOS 12.0+ and Android OS 5.0) onto your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile device to enjoy HEOS functionality through the PMA-900HNE integrated amplifier. Using your compatible mobile device and the HEOS app, you can setup, browse, explore, and control HEOS system right in the palm of your hand, from anywhere in your home. Your compatible Apple iOS or Android device must be connected to the same home wireless (WiFi) network as the integrated amplifier and your entire HEOS system. The HEOS app consists of 4 control screens.

• Settings: The "Settings" screen enables you to connect one or more HEOS speakers, integrated amplifiers, amplifiers, and/or pre-amplifiers to your home's wireless network.
• Rooms: From the app on your Apple iOS or Android device, you can select which rooms you want playing. You can play the same music in multiple rooms by grouping rooms together, or you can listen to a different source in each room.
• Music/Sources: You can select what music and which source you want to listen to from the app. Choose from online music services like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Tidal, etc.; your music library on your Apple iOS or Android device; Windows PC or DLNA music server, and USB or Bluetooth audio. You can also select music from Playlists you've created, Favorites you've saved, and your recent listening History.
• Now Playing: The "Now Playing" screen displays song, artist, and album information; along with Album Art. You also get basic playback controls like Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track, plus Volume controls Up/Down and Mute. In addition the "Now Play" screen functions unique to the selected online music service or music library.

Alexa Compatible: HEOS and Amazon Alexa customers can now enjoy the convenience of Alexa voice control plus high-quality wireless home audio. In addition to controlling your HEOS components with the HEOS app on your mobile device or tablet, you can now control them with Amazon Alexa voice technology and an Amazon Alexa device (such as the Echo or Echo Dot, sold separately). Your HEOS components and the Alex-enabled devices must be on the same network. Voice control features include -

• Alexa voice commands include Volume (up/down, specific volume number, & mute); Playback (Play, Pause, Stop, Next, Previous, Resume); and Power on/off. And thanks to the latest firmware update, you can even use Alexa to switch inputs on HEOS enabled receivers and soundbars.
• You can group your HEOS-enabled devices using the HEOS app with an Alexa-friendly name. Once they are grouped, Alexa voice commands will control the group as a whole. If you want to play audio content from only one HEOS-enabled device in the group, you must ungroup the device within the HEOS app.
• You are able use voice commands to search for songs, albums and artists and even podcasts and internet stations from HEOS & Alexa compatible music apps - like Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Spotify Connect, & SiriusXM.

Google Assistant Support: Ask your Google Home, the Google app (for Apple iOS 14.0+ and Android OS 8.0+), or other devices with Google Assistant built-in to control HEOS content across your listening environment. Once you start music in the HEOS app, you can ask the Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip tracks, and more. Once you have grouped your HEOS-enabled devices using the HEOS app, you can use the Google Assistant and voice commands to control a group of HEOS devices as a whole. Make sure the unit has the latest HEOS software and firmware update installed.

• A firmware update (no ETA) will allow you to use the Google Assistant and your voice to queue up music services, power on/off devices, switch inputs and more.
• Click here for more info on Google Assistant for HEOS.

Convenience Features

Front-Panel Display: The front-panel display indicates source selection, song/artist/album information (no album art), sampling frequency data, and menu settings.

Favorites: The Favorite function allows you to register your favorite stations and files in the Favorite List in advance so that you can call and listen to the stations or files right away. The content that you can register and recall are Internet radio stations, online music services, DLNA music servers, and USB. You can register up to 50 items in the Favorite List.

Gapless Playback: Many live and classical albums have no gaps in the music. Gapless playback ensures that there are no pauses between audio files. This provides playback with no interruptions, the way it was meant to be heard. Compatible with FLAC, WAV, ALAC, and DSD music files via USB or DLNA.

Sleep Timer: This function allows you to automatically set the power to standby after a predetermined amount of time has passed; set the sleep timer up to 90 minutes in 10 minute increments.

Auto-Standby: If there is no input signal or operation for 1 to 99 minutes, the Denon network stereo receiver will automatically go into Standby mode.

Protection Circuitry: This is a function to prevent damage to devices within the power supply when an abnormality such as an overload, excess voltage, or over temperature occurs for any reason.

Software Updates: Using the player's network/internet connection, you can check for and update the latest firmware from the online Denon server. You can also set the unit to automatically download the latest firmware and software updates when it is in standby mode.