Denon - PMA-500Z Audio amplifier






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Denon PMA-500Z pre-main amplifier, manufactured in 1976, in very good physical condition and tested and working, weighing 15 kg with no extras.
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Incredibly beautiful and rare vintage amplifier from Denon, model PMA-500Z. A true gem from the 'golden era'! Both technically and visually in excellent condition.
Pre-main amplifier
Power Amplifier Unit
Circuit system: pure complimentary service, all-stage direct connection, 2 power supply OCL circuit.
Rated output (both channel drive): 40W + 40W (8 ohm, 1 kHz)
37W + 37W (8 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion factor 0.1% or less (at rated)
Cross modulation distortion factor 0.1% or less (at rated)
Power Band With 5 Hz to 75 kHz
Frequency characteristic: 10 Hz to 100 kHz + 0 - 1 dB.
Input sensitivity 1Vrms
Output impedance: 0.16 Ω or less.
Residual noise: 0.5 mV or less.
Preamplifier Section
Maximum power output: 7 Vpeak or more.
Total harmonic distortion factor 0.03% or less (at rated)
Input sensitivity Phono1/2: 2 mVrms / 60 kΩ
RIAA deviation 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A network) Phono1/2: 74 dB or more
Tone Control Section Frequency Characteristics: Tone Defeat: 10 Hz to 40 kHz + 0 - 1 dB.
High filter: 9 kHz, 12 dB/oct.
Low Filter: 40 Hz, 12dB/oct.
Power 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 70W
External dimensions: Width 430 x Height 140 x Depth 350 mm
Weight 12.5kg
Voltage 100V
Incredibly beautiful and rare vintage amplifier from Denon, model PMA-500Z. A true gem from the 'golden era'! Both technically and visually in excellent condition.
Pre-main amplifier
Power Amplifier Unit
Circuit system: pure complimentary service, all-stage direct connection, 2 power supply OCL circuit.
Rated output (both channel drive): 40W + 40W (8 ohm, 1 kHz)
37W + 37W (8 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion factor 0.1% or less (at rated)
Cross modulation distortion factor 0.1% or less (at rated)
Power Band With 5 Hz to 75 kHz
Frequency characteristic: 10 Hz to 100 kHz + 0 - 1 dB.
Input sensitivity 1Vrms
Output impedance: 0.16 Ω or less.
Residual noise: 0.5 mV or less.
Preamplifier Section
Maximum power output: 7 Vpeak or more.
Total harmonic distortion factor 0.03% or less (at rated)
Input sensitivity Phono1/2: 2 mVrms / 60 kΩ
RIAA deviation 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A network) Phono1/2: 74 dB or more
Tone Control Section Frequency Characteristics: Tone Defeat: 10 Hz to 40 kHz + 0 - 1 dB.
High filter: 9 kHz, 12 dB/oct.
Low Filter: 40 Hz, 12dB/oct.
Power 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 70W
External dimensions: Width 430 x Height 140 x Depth 350 mm
Weight 12.5kg
Voltage 100V
