DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system

Product Description

• AirPlay for direct link to iDevice and iTunes
• Plays music from Computer/NAS and online services
• Windows 8/RT Compatibility
• Supports Spotify connect
• Supports Bluetooth and NFC
• Internet radio and network audio streaming via Ethernet or Wi-Fi
• Supports MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC 192/24, WAV 192/24, AIFF 192/24, ALAC 96/24
• Gapless playback

Product Features

The DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system is a high-quality audio solution for those who value sound and functionality. This all-in-one system is intended to provide a powerful and immersive listening experience, regardless of whether you're streaming music from your favourite online service or playing tracks from your own collection.

The advanced audio processing capabilities of the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 are one of its standout features. The system includes a high-performance digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that supports a wide range of audio formats, including high-resolution files up to 24-bit/192kHz. This ensures that your music always sounds as close as possible to the original recording.


The system also includes a powerful amplifier with a power output of up to 100 watts per channel. This enables it to effortlessly drive even the most demanding speakers, ensuring that you always get the most out of your music.

In addition to audio capabilities, the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 has a variety of connectivity options. It has built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, allowing you to wirelessly stream music from your phone, tablet, or computer. It also includes built-in support for popular streaming services like Spotify, Tidal, and Deezer, allowing you to quickly access millions of songs and albums.

The system also has a variety of input and output connections, including digital (optical, coaxial, and USB) and analogue (RCA and phono). You can use this to connect a variety of sources, such as a turntable or an external music player.

The DENON CEOL RCD-N9 also has a sleek, modern design that will look great in any home. The system includes a large, full-color LCD display that displays album art, track information, and other vital information. It also comes with a simple, intuitive remote control that makes it simple to navigate your music library and adjust settings.

Overall, the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system is a great option for anyone looking for a high-quality audio solution that can provide a powerful and immersive listening experience. This system is sure to please even the most discerning audiophile with its advanced audio processing capabilities, powerful amplifier, and wide range of connectivity options.

Denon CEOL RCD-N9 is a music system that provides the best of both worlds: high-quality audio and advanced functionality. This all-in-one system is intended to provide a powerful and immersive listening experience, regardless of whether you're streaming music from your favourite online service or playing tracks from your own collection. It's easy to see why the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 is a top choice for audiophiles all over the world, with its advanced audio processing capabilities, powerful amplifier, and wide range of connectivity options.

 AirPlay for direct link to iDevice and iTunes

Apple's AirPlay is a proprietary wireless streaming protocol that allows you to stream audio and video content from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to compatible devices like the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system. You can use the AirPlay protocol to wirelessly stream music, videos, and photos from your iDevice or iTunes to the DENON CEOL RCD-N9, allowing you to enjoy your content on a larger, better-sounding system.

When you use AirPlay to stream content to the DENON CEOL RCD-N9, the audio and video are sent to the system via your WiFi network, where it is processed and played. This enables you to enjoy your music, videos, and photos on a higher-quality system without physically connecting your iDevice to it.

You'll need an iDevice running iOS 4.3 or later, or a Mac running OS X Mountain Lion or later, to use AirPlay with the DENON CEOL RCD-N9. You must also have the system connected to your WiFi network and the AirPlay feature enabled on the system.

Once your iDevice and the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 are connected to the same WiFi network, you can select the system as the output device for your content using the AirPlay icon on your iDevice or Mac. This enables you to easily stream music, videos, and photos to the system and control playback directly from your iPhone or iPad.

It's important to note that AirPlay requires a stable and fast wifi network to function properly; if the network is weak or has too many devices connected, the streaming may be choppy or even drop out.

In conclusion, AirPlay allows you to wirelessly stream audio and video content from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system. It enables you to enjoy your content on a higher-quality system without physically connecting your iDevice or iTunes, as long as both devices are connected to the same WiFi network.

Plays music from Computer/NAS and online services

The DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system lets you play music from a variety of sources, such as your computer or NAS (Network Attached Storage), as well as various online services.

To play music from your computer or NAS, make sure the system is linked to the same network as your computer or NAS. Once connected, you can use the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) protocol to access and play your music files directly from the system's menu. DLNA allows you to access and play media files from your computer or NAS directly on the DENON CEOL RCD-N9, eliminating the need for additional software or cables.

When it comes to online services, the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 supports popular streaming services like Spotify, Tidal, and Deezer. This enables you to access millions of songs and albums directly from the system's menu, eliminating the need for additional devices or apps. To use these services, you must first create an account with the service and log in.

Furthermore, the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 includes built-in Internet Radio support, allowing you to listen to a wide range of radio stations from around the world. Internet radio can be accessed via the system's menu, and stations can be searched and browsed by genre, location, or other criteria.

The system also includes a built-in web browser, which allows you to access streaming services that the system does not natively support.

To summarise, the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system allows you to play music from a variety of sources, including your computer or NAS, as well as various online services such as Spotify, Tidal, and Deezer, as well as internet radio, all through its simple menu. The system must be connected to the same network as the computer or NAS in order to play music from it. You must have an account with the service and be logged in to play music from it.

Windows 8/RT Compatibility

In the context of the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system, "Windows 8/RT Compatibility" refers to the system's ability to work with Windows 8 and Windows RT devices.

Microsoft created both Windows 8 and Windows RT operating systems. Windows 8 is intended for desktop and laptop computers, whereas Windows RT is intended for tablets and other mobile devices. The DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system is compatible with both operating systems, allowing you to stream music, videos, and photos from your Windows 8 or Windows RT device to the system.

To use the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 with a Windows 8 or Windows RT device, you must connect both the system and the device to the same network. Once connected, you can use the "Play To" feature in Windows 8/RT to stream content to the system.

The Play To feature in Windows 8 and Windows RT is a built-in media streaming feature that allows you to stream music, videos, and photos from your device to a compatible device on your network. To use this feature, right-click on a media file, select "Play To," and then choose the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 as the device to which you want to stream the content.

Furthermore, the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 supports DLNA, which allows you to access and play media files stored on your Windows 8/RT device. This means that you can access your music, videos, and photos from the system's menu.

In summary, "Windows 8/RT Compatibility" in the context of the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system means that the system can work with Windows 8 and Windows RT devices, allowing you to stream music, videos, and photos from your device to the system via the built-in "Play To" feature in Windows 8 and Windows RT devices or DLNA compatibility.

Supports Spotify connect

Spotify Connect is a feature that lets you control music streaming from your smartphone, tablet, or computer to a compatible device, such as the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system.

When Spotify Connect is enabled on the DENON CEOL RCD-N9, the device becomes a Spotify receiver, allowing it to receive music streaming directly from the Spotify app without the use of additional cables or devices.

You must have a Spotify Premium account and the latest version of the Spotify app installed on your smartphone, tablet, or computer to use Spotify Connect with the DENON CEOL RCD-N9. Once you have the app and an account, simply follow these steps to connect the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 to your Spotify account:

• Open the Spotify app on your device and choose the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 from the list of devices.
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• The system will then be linked to your Spotify account, allowing you to control the music streaming from the Spotify app.
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• Once connected, in the Spotify app, select the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 as your playback device and begin streaming music to the system. You can also control the music's volume and playback directly from the Spotify app.
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• You can easily switch between different devices, such as your phone, tablet, or computer, to control the music streaming to the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 using Spotify Connect. This enables you to listen to Spotify music on a high-quality audio system without the use of additional cables or devices.

In summary, Spotify Connect is a feature that allows you to control music streaming from the Spotify app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer to a compatible device such as the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system. It also allows the device to act as a Spotify receiver, which means it can receive music streaming directly from the Spotify app without the need for additional cables or devices. To use Spotify Connect, you'll need a Spotify Premium account, the most recent version of the Spotify app, and the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 connected to your Spotify account.

Supports Bluetooth and NFC

Bluetooth and NFC (Near Field Communication) are supported by the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system for wireless audio streaming from compatible devices.

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that connects and communicates between devices over short distances. It enables you to wirelessly stream music to the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 from a compatible device, such as a smartphone or tablet, without the use of additional cables or devices. To use Bluetooth with the DENON CEOL RCD-N9, you must first connect your device to the system. This procedure entails turning on Bluetooth on both the device and the system, then searching for the system in the list of available devices on your device. Once paired, you can use your device's music app to select the system as the playback device and begin streaming music to the system.

NFC, or Near Field Communication, is a wireless technology that allows devices to communicate and share data by bringing them close together. You can establish a wireless connection between two NFC-enabled devices by tapping them together or bringing them close to the NFC logo on the DENON CEOL RCD-N9. Once connected, you can begin wirelessly streaming music.

Bluetooth and NFC both allow you to listen to music wirelessly without the need for additional cables or devices, as well as the convenience of simple pairing and connecting.

In conclusion, the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system supports Bluetooth and NFC wireless audio streaming from compatible devices. Bluetooth allows you to connect and stream music from a compatible device, such as a smartphone or tablet, to the system by pairing both devices, whereas NFC allows you to establish a wireless connection between the two devices by bringing them close to each other, allowing you to enjoy your music wirelessly without the need for additional cables or devices, as well as the convenience of easy pairing and connecting.

Internet radio and network audio streaming via Ethernet or Wi-Fi

The DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system lets you listen to internet radio and stream audio over Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

Internet radio is a service that allows you to listen to radio stations from all over the world by connecting to the internet. The DENON CEOL RCD-N9 includes built-in Internet Radio support, allowing you to listen to a wide range of radio stations from around the world. Internet Radio is accessible via the system's menu, and you can search and browse stations by genre, location, or other criteria.

You can stream audio from a network-connected device, such as a computer or NAS (Network Attached Storage), to the DENON CEOL RCD-N9. The system and the network-connected device must be connected to the same network, either via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, in order to use this feature. Once connected, you can use the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) protocol to access and play your music files directly from the system's menu. DLNA allows you to access and play media files from your computer or NAS directly on the DENON CEOL RCD-N9, eliminating the need for additional software or cables.

To summarise, the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system lets you listen to internet radio and stream audio from network-connected devices over Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Internet radio allows you to listen to radio stations from all over the world via the internet; Internet Radio can be accessed via the system's menu. Network audio streaming enables you to stream audio from a network-connected device, such as a computer or NAS, to the system by connecting both devices to the same network, either via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, and accessing the media files stored on the network-connected device via the system's menu via the DLNA protocol.

Supports MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC 192/24, WAV 192/24, AIFF 192/24, ALAC 96/24

Several audio formats are supported by the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system, including MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, and ALAC.

These audio formats represent various methods of compressing and encoding audio files. MP3, WMA, and AAC are lossy formats, which means they reduce the size of an audio file by removing some of the audio data, resulting in a smaller file size but lower sound quality. FLAC, WAV, AIFF, and ALAC, on the other hand, are lossless formats, which means they compress the audio file without losing any of the audio data, resulting in a higher sound quality but also a larger file size.

The numbers following each format (for example, FLAC 192/24, WAV 192/24, AIFF 192/24, ALAC 96/24) indicate the file's bit depth and sample rate. The number of bits used to represent the amplitude of a sound wave is determined by the bit depth, and the sample rate determines how frequently the sound wave is captured. Sound quality improves with increased bit depth and sample rate.

The DENON CEOL RCD-N9 can play these audio formats from a variety of sources, including USB, network, and streaming services. This enables you to play your music files in the format in which they were originally recorded, ensuring the best possible sound quality. The system also includes a high-performance digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that can handle a variety of audio formats, including high-resolution files up to 24-bit/192kHz, ensuring that your music always sounds as close to the original recording as possible.

In conclusion, the DENON CEOL RCD-N9 network music system supports a wide range of audio formats, including MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, and ALAC. These audio formats differ in how they compress and encode audio files, with lossy formats compressing the audio file by removing some of the audio data, resulting in a smaller file size but a lower sound quality, and lossless formats compressing the audio file without losing any of the audio data, resulting in a higher sound quality but a larger file size. The system can play these audio formats from a variety of sources, including USB, network, and streaming services, and its high-performance digital-to-analog converter (DAC) ensures that your music always sounds as close to the original recording as possible.

Gapless playback

Gapless playback refers to the ability of a music system, such as the DENON CEOL RCD-N9, to play audio files without interruption or gaps between tracks. This means that when you play an album or a live recording, the songs will play seamlessly, with no gaps or silences, just as the artist or producer intended.

The system's software achieves gapless playback by reading the metadata of the audio files and adjusting the playback accordingly. When playing a gapless album, the system detects the lack of silence between tracks and adjusts the playback buffer accordingly, ensuring there is no break or silence between tracks. This feature allows you to listen to music as the artist or producer intended, providing a more immersive and authentic listening experience.

Gapless playback can be enabled in the DENON CEOL RCD-settings N9's menu; once enabled, it will work with all audio formats supported by the system, including MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, and ALAC.

It should be noted that for gapless playback to work properly, audio files must be encoded without gaps; some files encoded with gaps will not play gaplessly even if the feature is enabled on the system.

In summary, gapless playback is a feature that enables a music system, such as the DENON CEOL RCD-N9, to play audio files without interruption or gaps between tracks, resulting in a more immersive and authentic listening experience. This feature can be enabled in the system's settings menu and works with all audio formats supported by the system; however, it requires that audio files be encoded without gaps; otherwise, it may not work properly.

Specification

• Supports AirPlay® for iDevice and iTunes music streaming
• Bluetooth wireless streaming with NFC pairing for instant playback from mobile devices
• Supports Wi-Fi Sharing (iOS devices)
• Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
• Supports WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia)
• Front panel USB port for connecting iPhone, iPod, smartphones and USB memory drives
• Multi language Quick Setup Guide
• Simple, easy-to-use remote control unit
• Auto standby mode
• iPhone/iPod charging even in standby mode Continuous iPod battery charge on USB port even in standby mode
• Low power consumption in standby mode