Reference CD/SACD player with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus technology
The Denon DCD-3000NE is a reference-level CD and Super Audio CD player , designed to deliver the ultimate in digital playback precision. Featuring Denon’s most advanced technologies and a construction entirely geared towards sonic purity, it is the ideal match for the PMA-3000NE amplifier, with which it shares aesthetics, components and design philosophy.
At the heart of the DCD-3000NE is the Advanced AL32 Processing Plus processing system, which reconstructs analog sound waves with extreme precision, delivering a continuous, distortion-free signal. The SVH (Suppress Vibration Hybrid) mechanism ensures stable and quiet playback by drastically reducing vibrations and mechanical interference.
Thanks to the Master Clock DAC section and low-noise digital circuitry, the DCD-3000NE guarantees exceptional sound transparency , a deep soundstage and impeccable tonal control. It also supports playback of DSD, FLAC, WAV, AIFF and ALAC files via the front USB port, allowing you to enjoy high-resolution liquid music up to 384 kHz / 32 bit .
Uncompromising audio engineering
Every component in the DCD-3000NE has been carefully selected to preserve signal purity. The triple-layer reinforced steel chassis reduces vibration, while cast iron feet and a dedicated transformer for the analog and digital sections ensure maximum electrical and mechanical stability.
The built-in high-performance DAC offers ultra-precise digital-to-analog conversion, with virtually zero jitter thanks to the Master Clock placed close to the DAC itself . The result is natural, detailed and three-dimensional sound, perfect for audiophile listening of CDs, SACDs and hi-res files.
The USB-B connection for direct listening from a computer, optical and coaxial digital outputs , and a gold-plated RCA analog output complete the experience. The entire internal design follows the Direct Mechanical Ground Construction philosophy, which minimizes ground paths and electromagnetic interference.
Technical features
| Specifications
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Details |
| Typology
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Reference-class CD/SACD player and USB DAC |
| D/A converter
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32 bit / 384 kHz, DAC Master Clock design |
| Audio technology
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Advanced AL32 Processing Plus |
| Mechanism |
SVH Loader (Suppress Vibration Hybrid) |
| Supported formats (discs)
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CD, CD-R/RW, Super Audio CD |
| Supported formats (USB)
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DSD (2.8/5.6/11.2 MHz), FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC up to 384 kHz / 32 bit |
| Entrances
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1 USB-B, 1 USB-A (front) |
| Exits
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Analog RCA, Digital Coaxial, Digital Optical |
| Frequency response
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2 Hz – 50 kHz (SACD), 2 Hz – 20 kHz (CD) |
| Dynamic range
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115 dB (SACD) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio
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120 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
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0.0006% |
| Diet
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Dedicated transformer with analog/digital separation |
| Chassis structure
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Multilayer steel, cast iron base, Direct Mechanical Ground construction |
| Remote control
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Remote control included |
| Dimensions (W x H x D)
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434 x 138 x 405 mm |
| Weight
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15.1 kg |
| Available colors
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Graphite Black or Premium Silver |