DENON DCD-1700NE
CD/SACD player with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus
Enjoy pristine high-resolution audio from CD and SACD playback on the Denon DCD-1700NE with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus and
ultra-precision D/A converter.
HIGHLIGHTS YOUR BENEFITS
Experience audio beautifully faithful to the original sound. Advanced AL32 Processing Plus
Advanced AL32 Processing Plus
algorithms restore information that was lost during the digital recording.
Enjoy extended disc support for your high-resolution audio collection, including CDs,
Extended disc format support 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.
The Denon original disc drive is built with a high-class S.V.H. (Suppress Vibration Hybrid) mechanism.
Proprietary disc drive
All elements of the design are focused on delivering optimal accuracy.
Carefully tuned with selected audio components and evaluated by the Denon Sound Master to meet
Sound Master tuned
Denon’s high standards and distinctive sound for an amazing experience.
The precisely crafted master clock design includes a high-quality oscillator to suppress jitter, ensure
DAC Master Clock design
peak precision in D/A conversion, and optimize digital audio circuitry.
Designed to minimize the vibration of the chassis and reduce the adverse audio effects of heavy
Vibration-resistant design
components so that sound quality meets Denon standards.
Founded in 1910, Denon has a deep heritage of "firsts" in audio technology. This focused
Over a century of audio firsts R&D investment ensures you get the latest technology and highest quality with every
listening experience.
SINCE 1910 | DEFINING AUDIO EXCELLENCE
Advanced AL32 Processing Plus DAC Master Clock design
The latest in analogue waveform reproduction technology, Advanced AL32 Processing Plus uses To accurately synchronize digital circuits, the DAC Master Clock design treats the DAC as the
data interpolation algorithms, up-sampling, and bit-extension to support high-resolution audio. master when clock signals are supplied. Crafted with exceptional quality, the master clock is
The resulting playback is highly detailed, free of interference, richly expressive in the lower range, right next to the DAC, which suppresses jitter and ensures peak precision in D/A conversion.
and beautifully faithful to the original sound. 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
Denon original disc drive design (44.1 kHz and 48kHz).
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 Pure Direct mode
to prevent excess noise and preserve sound quality. The hybrid construction of the S.V.H. loader Pure Direct mode ensures clean, detailed, and accurate audio output.
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 Advanced circuitry with minimized signal path
outside the structure. By eliminating excess vibration, servo-related operations are minimized. Circuit patterns are thoughtfully engineered to make signal paths as short as possible.
The reduction of unnecessary controls and current consumption allows for digital signals to be With shorter circuits, the interference between circuits and left and right channels is reduced,
read from the disc with optimal accuracy. 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
Hi-Res Audio support original recording.
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.
Technical Information
Specifications Controls
SACD: 2Hz-50kHz (-3dB) System Remote (Amp and
Frequency Response Remote Controller
CD: 2Hz-20kHz (-0.5dB) CD Player Control)
SACD: 0.0010% Power, Disc Layer,
Harmonic Distortion
CD: 0.0016% On-Product Buttons Pure Direct, Play/Pause,
Stop, Fwd/Rev, Open/Close
SACD: 119dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
CD: 117dB Dimmer for Front Display Bright / Dim / Dark / Off
SACD: 112dB Others
Dynamic Range
CD: 101dB
Pure Direct Mode Yes
Line Output Level 2.0Vrms (10kohm)
Last Function Memory Yes
Digital Audio
Remote Control Bus Terminal Yes
TI Advanced Current Segment
DAC Circuit Yes (controllable,
PCM1795(192k/32bit) ×1 Remote Control
PMA-1700NE)
Digital Filter Fixed
Battery Yes (AAA × 2)
Digital Processing Advanced AL32 Processing Plus
Power Cord Yes
DAC Master Clock Design Yes
Other Stereo RCA Cable × 1
Disc Auto Standby Mode Auto Standby Mode
Mechanism Denon S.V.H. General
SACD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW
Disc Type Product Finishes Black, Premium Silver
DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW
Front Panel Aluminium
SACD Yes (Stereo Layer/Multi-D/M)
Power, Function, Open/Close buttons Aluminium
Super Audio CD Text Yes
Power Consumption 24W
MP3 / WMA / AAC Yes / Yes / Yes Standby Consumption 0.1W
WAV Yes (~48kHz/24bit) Unit Dimensions (W × D × H) 434 × 135 × 384mm
Playability of
files recorded FLAC Yes (~48kHz/24bit) Cabinet Size (W × D × H) 434 × 135 × 374mm
on CD-R/RW
ALAC Yes (~48kHz/24bit) Packaging Dimensions (W × D × H) 543 × 250 × 515mm
AIFF Yes (~48kHz/24bit) Net weight 9.0kg
MP3 / WMA / AAC Yes / Yes / Yes Packaging gross weight 11.7kg
WAV Yes (~192kHz/24bit) EAN | DCD1700NEBKE2 (Black) 0747192139261
Playability of FLAC Yes (~192kHz/24bit) EAN | DCD1700NESPE2 (Premium Silver) 0747192139285
files recorded
on DVD R/RW ALAC Yes (~96kHz/24bit)
AIFF Yes (~196kHz/24bit)
DSD (DIFF / DSF) Yes (~5.6MHz)
Firmware Update Yes (FE/BE, MCU)
Inputs/Outputs
Design and specifications are subject to change by Denon without notice.
Fixed Analogue Output (RCA) Cinch x 1 (Gold-Plated)
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Optical input/output 0 / 1
Coaxial input/output 0 / 1
