DENON AVC-A10SE

Pre owned. In good condition. Shows some signs of wear. Comes with remote control and manual, without original packaging.

The Denon AVC-A10SE is a Home Cinema integrated amplifier designed to deliver outstanding performance both in stereo and multichannel configurations. It stands out for the total power of its output stages, approaching 750 watts, and for its ability to decode the most advanced digital audio formats, including Dolby Digital, DTS, and seven-channel THX Surround EX. The construction is massive and stable, featuring a deep, reinforced chassis, a thick brushed aluminum front panel, and a weight exceeding 20 kg, all reflecting the care and robustness characteristic of Denon’s high-end products. The front panel is equipped with a rich array of controls and displays, arranged logically and harmoniously, ensuring intuitive operation despite the complexity of the unit, while numerous automatic functions simplify calibration and adjustment tasks. It comes with a smart remote control capable of learning codes from other devices to control an entire audio-video system.

In terms of connectivity, the AVC-A10SE offers extensive options, with eleven analog inputs including two with audio-video monitoring loops, composite, Y/C, and YUV video inputs with dedicated outputs, and nine digital inputs, including AC-3 RF, coaxial, and optical, one of which is paired with an output for digital recorders. Multichannel signal processing is handled by dual 32-bit SHARC DSPs with integrated RAM, managing the decoding of Dolby Pro Logic, THX Surround EX, DTS, and all multichannel ambient effects independently, while four AD1854 24-bit/96 kHz D/A converters and high-quality operational amplifiers ensure highly accurate and musical sound reproduction.

In stereo listening, the AVC-A10SE impresses with dynamic range, naturalness, and power, maintaining strict timbre accuracy, a stable stereo image, and deep, controlled bass. Even in multichannel configurations, the amplifier’s energy never compromises tonal balance: bass remains full and defined, mids and highs are open and fluid, and the soundstage is wide and well-structured, with immersive surround effects and perfectly localized dialogue. Its ability to manage 7.1 configurations with additional rear and center channels creates an extremely realistic sound environment, close to the experience of a cinema, with precise and even distribution of acoustic effects.

The amplification section uses five independent stages, each with two high-power Hitachi transistors in a push-pull configuration, cooled by silent fans that activate only when needed. The main power supply is a massive transformer mounted on a decoupling bracket, while an independent secondary supply powers the logic circuits, ensuring complete separation between audio signals and electronic controls. This architecture guarantees that even with high-efficiency or demanding speakers, the amplifier maintains control, precision, and distortion-free performance.

The Denon AVC-A10SE represents an extraordinary combination of power, versatility, and refinement.

Technical specifications:

• Output power: 125 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
• Surround output: 125 W front; 125 W center; 125 W rear
• Frequency response: 10 Hz to 100 kHz
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%
• Input sensitivity: 2.5 mV MM; 200 mV line
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 74 dB MM; 105 dB line
• Speaker load impedance: 6Ω to 16Ω
• Digital inputs: optical; coaxial
• Video connections: composite; S-video
• Dimensions: 434 × 181 × 494 mm
• Weight: 21.5 kg