Hello
I would be interested in the differences to the PMA-1700NE. A Japanese magazine called it something like the "poor man's A-110." I guess the specs are not too different. The differences in sound I would found most interesting. By the official specs the A-110 needs a lot more power by running the unit. Maybe there is a higher Cass-A bias with the A-110.
Best regards
Florian
Comparing specs is always interesting because most of the time you don't see the details. For example, the power consumption figures are not defined, or defined by the manufacturer who may or may not apply the same rules, basis, to the individual products you are comparing.
In this case, the PMA-110 has higher power consumption specs (400 W vs 295 W) than the 1700NE, but again, we don't know if those two numbers are based on the same rules/basis. Yes the bias will likely be different, but the preamp section could also be very different. For one thing, the 110 has twice as many DACs and probably DAC chips that needs more power whereas the cheaper 1700NE may use those low power type DACs such as those ESS makes. The 110 also has USB DAC, so overall the A110 may have a lot more parts, and they all consume power, and add up to the higher total consumption when compared apples-apples basis.
