POA-1500

About the POA-1500

The Denon POA-1500 is a Japanese-made power amplifier produced between 1982 and 1986, renowned for its exceptional build quality and outstanding sonic performance. It delivers 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 240 watts into 4 ohms, providing ample power to drive demanding loudspeakers. The amplifier features a silver faceplate with illuminated power meters and wooden side panels, originally in silver with wooden side panels but also available with custom cherry wood panels. It includes premium components such as large heat sinks and high-quality Nichicon capacitors, ensuring low distortion and high fidelity. The POA-1500 has a frequency response extending up to 300 kHz, a very low total harmonic distortion of 0.002%, and a high signal-to-noise ratio of 123 dB. Practical features include a treble filter at 40 kHz, a subsonic filter at 16 Hz, and both standard and filtered inputs. It weighs 20 kg and measures 470 x 168 x 418 mm. Originally priced around 1,999 DM, it remains highly regarded among audiophiles for its clean, crisp, and dynamic sound reproduction.