Denon Announces DCD-3000NE SACD/CD Player – First Look
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Denon has just announced the DCD-3000NE, a new Reference Series SACD and CD player that will read SACDs, CDs, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs. This new model is said to provide pristine SACD/CD and DSD playback via its 384kHz/32-bit DAC, a high-performance master clock and 7th Gen Ultra AL32 Processing. It is available in either a black or silver finish.
For those not familiar with Denon’s Ultra AL32 processing, put simply it moves the PCM disc data sampling rate up to 24bit/384kHz using a process of interpolation and adding additional data points. The resulting signal is then fed into the 32bit/384kHz-capable DAC circuit. This has the effect of moving the 20KHz filter up-band and reducing its audible effects. There is no indication for this model if the DSD stream is resampled to hi-res PCM and decoded by the DAC or directly via a separate low-pass filter. Further audible improvements are claimed by using the units DIRECT mode that disable the display and digital TOSLINK and coaxial outputs leaving only the unbalanced analogue RCA’s active.
The DCD-3000NE also features Denon’s patented Suppress Vibration Hybrid (S.V.H.) system to control and reduce vibrations within the disc mechanism and associated audio circuits.
Finally, the rear panel connectivity includes; 1 x stereo unbalanced RCA output, 1 x TOSLINK coaxial and optical outputs.
Features At A Glance:
- Plays digital audio from DVD-R/RW to DSD
- Advanced 384kHz/32-bit quad DAC
- High-performance master clock
- 7th-gen Ultra AL32 Processing
- Audiophile-grade internal components
- Optical, coaxial, and analog outputs
MSRP:
- US: $2,999
- UK: £2,200
- EU: €2,500
For more information visit the Denon web site.
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