Source: Press Release, Last Accessed: 2015/08/21

The elegant DRA-100 Network Amplifier features a sleek aluminum body and two-tone design, boasts a 2x70W digital amplifier with Advanced AL32 Processing, network streaming capabilities, gap-less playback and, of course high resolution audio. For the most convenient music streaming from Apple iDevices, the DRA-100 comes with built-in AirPlay technology.
For the ultimate fidelity with 16-bit, 20-bit and 24-bit digital audio tracks, the DRA-100 features Denon’s Advanced AL32 digital audio processing system. Featured on Denon’s premium audiophile disc players and digital audio components, Advanced AL32 processing up-converts, digitally filters and noise-shapes lower bit data to full 32-bits, delivering remarkable dynamic range and noticeably better low level resolution. Your favorite digital audio tracks have never sounded better, the company says.
The amplifier section incorporates DDFA technology and the output stage circuit has a discrete construction which realizes higher signal-to-noise-ratio and lower distortion at 70W into 4 ohms, compared to conventional class D amplifiers.
Thanks to the DLNA 1.5 compatibility, you can enjoy music file streaming from your computer or NAS drive most conveniently. The DRA-100 supports MP3, AAC, WMA, and even high resolution audio tracks of up to 192- Hz/24-bits (WAV, FLAC, AIFF) along with DSD 2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz files. The same file support is given through the front USB port, which in addition can directly play back music from your iDevice using the DRA-100’s high performance audio circuit.
In addition to the USB-A input, the DRA-100 features two optical digital audio inputs and one coaxial digital audio input. There are also two stereo analogue inputs for connection to legacy analogue sources. You can, also stream your favorite audio tracks from your portable devices via the DRA-100’s Bluetooth connectivity, which features quick and easy pairing. For even faster pairing, the DRA-100 features NFC (Near Field Communication). Simply activate your NFC-enabled Bluetooth device and place it next to the N mark on the DRA-100 (located on the front panel), and it’s instantly paired with no need for manual code entry.
The stylish and elegant compact chassis features deluxe finishes including soft aluminum matte with bright silver tone accents and glossy and matte black surfaces. The OLED shows the source selected via graphical icons and text as well as the sampling frequency and data format of digital sources.
The DRA-100 is equipped with a dedicated headphone amplifier circuit that features a high speed ultra low distortion wideband op amp that’s paired with a fully discrete final output stage. To accommodate the widest range of headphone types, the DRA-100 features an adjustable headphone impedance control, with 3 settings for low, medium and high impedance headphones which provide proper matching of headphone impedance and amplifier gain.

For more information: http://www.denon.eu/

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