Denon has launched its latest flagship player for optical discs, the Denon DCD-3000NE, designed for SACD and CD formats. This new model will take the place of two previous offerings in the lineup, the DCD-SX11 and DCD-A110. The DCD-3000NE ensures impeccable playback of SACD and CD discs, utilizing Denon’s advanced Ultra AL32 Processing digital audio technology.
A patented vibration suppression system combined with premium components delivers reference-quality sound free from noise and distortion. Meticulous tuning guarantees the most precise music reproduction.
Main features:
- Four ES9018K2M DAC chips from ESS Technology
- High-precision clock generator
- The seventh generation Ultra AL32 technology uses interpolation algorithms to produce high-resolution output.
- Audiophile-grade components
- Optical, coaxial digital and analog outputs
- Playback of SACD and CD optical discs (PCM 24-bit/192 kHz and DSD 2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz). Support for WAV, FLAC and MP3 files recorded on CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW discs.
- Pure Direct Mode: Pure Direct mode turns off the display and digital outputs to minimize interference that may color the audio signal.
- Patented Vibration Suppression System: Denon’s patented SVH (Suppress Vibration Hybrid) drive mechanism ensures fast loading and precise reading of the optical disc.
- Front OLED display
- Player dimensions – 434 x 138 x 405 with a weight of 16.8 kg
The Denon DCD-3000NE SACD/CD player is anticipated to arrive by the end of December, with a suggested retail price of $2,999.