Denon DCD-1700NE SACD / CD Player

Pristine as intended.

Enjoy accurate audio reproduction that’s faithful to the original recording. Thanks to technologies like Advanced AL32 Processing Plus and an ultra-precision D/A Converter, you’ll hear your favourite songs like never before. The Denon-original drive mechanism with S.V.H lets you play back CDs, SACDs, and your own compilations on DVD R/RW with signal purity.

Extended format capability

Supports CD, Super Audio CD, and your own high-res compilations on CD or DVDR/RW

Pristine audio

Unique Denon technologies come together to deliver outstanding sound clarity.

Faithful, detailed playback

Advanced AL32 data interpolation algorithms and digital filtering reveal more detail from the original recording.

Build integrity

Built to last with thoughtfully selected components and rigorous testing.

Advanced AL32 Processing Plus

Experience audio beautifully faithful to the original sound. Advanced AL32 Processing Plus algorithms restore information that was lost during the digital recording

Extended disc format support

Enjoy extended disc support for your high-resolution audio collection, including CD's, Super Audio CDs, as well as DSD and high-res files up to 192 kHz/24 bits recorded on DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs.

Proprietary disc drive

The Denon original disc drive is built with a high-class S.V.H (Suppress Vibration Hybrid) mechanism. All elements of the design are focused on delivering optimal accuracy.

Sound Master tuned

Carefully tuned with selected audio components and evaluated by the Denon Sound Master to meet Denon’s high standards and distinctive sound for an amazing experience.

Features

Advanced AL32 Processing Plus

The latest in analogue waveform reproduction technology, Advanced AL32 Processing Plus uses data interpolation algorithms, up-sampling, and bit-extension to support support high-resolution audio The resulting playback is highly detailed, free of interference, richly expressive in the lower range, and beautifully faithful to the original sound.

Denon original disc drive design

The disc drive is built with a high-class S.V.H (Suppress Vibration Hybrid) mechanism. New, condensed signal paths and circuitry that control pickup and decode noise are minimized to prevent excess noise and preserve sound quality. The hybrid construction of the S.V.H. loader provides stability in the disc drive, allowing for the decoding and signal reading with the upmost accuracy. The low center of gravity of the mechanism suppresses vibration both inside and outside the structure. By eliminating excess vibration, servo-related operations are minimized. The reduction of unnecessary controls and current consumption allows for digital signals to be read from the disc with optimal accuracy

Hi-Res Audio support

The ability to decode Hi-Res Audio ALAC, FLAC, and WAV lossless files up to 24-bit/192- kHz, as well as DSD 2. 8 MHz and 5. 6MHz tracks (the audiophile format of SACD) lets you enjoy each note exactly as the artist intended.

DAC Master Clock design

To accurately synchronize digital circuits, the DAC Master Clock design treats the DAC as the master when clock signals are supplied. Crafted with exceptional quality, the master clock is right next to the DAC, which suppresses jitter and ensures peak precision in D/A conversion. It serves as the reference for semiconductor operation and optimizes digital audio circuitry. Two integrated clock oscillators reduce phase noise, each addressing a sampling frequency (44.1 kHz and 48 kHz).

Pure Direct mode

Pure Direct mode ensures clean, detailed, and accurate audio output

Advanced circuitry with minimized signal path

Circuit patterns are thoughtfully engineered to make signal paths as short as possible. With shorter circuits, the interference between circuits and left and right channels is reduced, and the adverse influences on audio signals are minimized. As a result, the circuit paths in the DCD-1700NE reproduces sound that’s clean, highly transparent, and faithful to the original recording.

Specifications

Frequency Response

2Hz - 50kHz (-3dB) SACD

2Hz - 20kHz (-0.5dB) CD

Harmonic Distortion

0.0010% (SACD)

0.0016% (CD)

Signal to Noise Ratio

119dB (SACD)

117dB (CD)

Dynamic Range

112dB (SACD)

101dB (CD)

Line Output Level

2.0Vrms (10kOhm)

Digital Audio

DAC Circuit

TI Advanced Current Segment PCM1795 (32bit, 192kHz)

Digital Filter

Fixed

Digital Processing

Advanced AL32 Processing Plus

DAC Master Clock Design

Yes

Disc

Mechanism

Denon S.V.H.

Disc Support

SACD (Stereo layer, multi channel downmix, SACD Text)

CD (CD Text)

CD-R

CD-RW

DVD-R

DVD+R

DVD-RW

DVD+RW

Format Support on CD-R/RW

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV (24bit, 48kHz)

FLAC (24bit, 48kHz)

ALAC (24bit, 48kHz)

AIFF (24bit, 48kHz)

Format Support on DVD R/RW

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV (24bit, 192kHz)

FLAC (24bit, 192kHz)

ALAC (24bit, 96kHz)

AIFF (24bit, 192kHz)

DSD (DIFF, DSF) (5.6MHz)

Firmware Update

Yes (FE/BE, MCU)

Inputs / Outputs

Analogue Output

Fixed Level RCA Stereo Outputs (Gold Plated)

Digital Output

1x TOSLink Optical Out

1x Coaxial Out

Controls

Remote Controller

System Remote (Controls Denon Amp and CD players)

On-Product Buttons

Power

Disc Layer

Pure Direct

Play/Pause

Stop

FWD/REV

Open/Close

Dimmer for Front Display

Bright

Dim

Dark

Off

Other

Included Accessories

System Remote Control

AAA Batteries

Power Cable

Stereo RCA Cables

Other Features

Pure Direct Mode

Last Function Memory

Remote Control Bus Terminal

Power Consumption

24W Peak

0.1W Standby

Auto Standby

Dimensions

434mm Width

135mm Height

384mm Depth

9.0kg