Denon DCD-1600NE Premium CD / SACD Player

Product Description

• Advanced AL32 Processing and Ultra Precision 192kHz/32bit D/A Converter
• DAC Master Clock circuit design
  
• Direct mechanical ground construction
  
• Carefully designed construction, minimum signal paths and selected Hi-Fi parts
  
• Denon original drive mechanism with S.V.H. loader Playback of CD and Super Audio CD; DSD (2.8 MHz / 5.6 MHz) files and PCM files up to 192 kHz / 24 bits recorded on DVD R/RW
  
• Separated digital and analog power supply
  
• Pure Direct Mode
  
• Engineered with a more than 100-year Denon legacy in audio excellence
  

Product Features

The Denon DCD-1600NE is a high-fidelity CD/SACD player with advanced technology for the discerning audiophile. The DCD-1600NE's advanced AL32 Processing Plus technology allows it to deliver a high-resolution audio experience that is true to the original recording.

The advanced digital-to-analog converter is one of the DCD-1600NE's standout features (DAC). With incredible accuracy and precision, this high-performance DAC can convert digital audio signals into analogue audio signals. This means that the DCD-1600NE can reproduce the full range of frequencies and dynamic range found in the original recording.

The DCD-1600NE includes a high-quality analogue audio output stage in addition to its advanced DAC. This output stage is intended to produce a clean, clear, and powerful audio signal free of distortion or noise. This ensures that the music you hear through the DCD-1600NE is accurate and sounds as it should.

The advanced digital audio processing technology of the DCD-1600NE is another important feature. By reducing jitter and noise, this technology can improve the sound quality of CDs and SACDs. It also contributes to the overall clarity and definition of the audio.

The DCD-1600NE is also intended to be simple to use. It has a simple, user-friendly interface that makes it simple to navigate through your music collection. It also has a number of connectivity options, such as USB, coaxial and optical digital inputs, and analogue audio outputs. This makes it simple to connect the DCD-1600NE to your existing audio system, regardless of the equipment.

The DCD-1600NE is built to last in terms of build quality. It has a sturdy, heavy-duty construction that is meant to withstand the rigours of daily use. The unit also has a sleek, modern design that will complement any home audio setup.

Overall, the Denon DCD-1600NE is a top-tier CD/SACD player that delivers high-resolution audio that is faithful to the original recording. Its advanced technology and high-quality construction make it an excellent choice for the discerning audiophile who expects nothing less than the best sound quality.

Finally, the Denon DCD-1600NE is a high-quality CD/SACD player with advanced technology and high-quality construction for the discerning audiophile. It incorporates a high-performance DAC, advanced digital audio processing technology, and a high-quality analogue audio output stage to provide a high-resolution audio experience that is true to the original recording. The unit is also easy to use, with a simple, intuitive interface and a variety of connectivity options for connecting to your existing audio system. The Denon DCD-1600NE is sure to exceed your expectations, whether you're a music enthusiast or a professional audio engineer.

Advanced AL32 Processing Plus

The Denon DCD-1600NE CD/SACD player includes Advanced AL32 Processing Plus, a digital audio processing technology. This technology is intended to improve the sound quality of CDs and SACDs by lowering jitter and noise and increasing overall clarity and definition.

AL32 Processing Plus employs a multi-bit D/A converter with 32-bit audio signal processing. This means it can process a wide range of frequencies and dynamic ranges, producing more accurate and natural sound reproduction. Furthermore, it employs a proprietary jitter-reduction technology that aids in the elimination of the negative effects of jitter on the audio signal, resulting in a more stable and clear sound.

The Advanced AL32 Processing Plus technology improves the sound of the SACD format as well. It can process high-frequency audio data from SACD to reproduce the original recording's sound.

In summary, the Denon DCD-1600NE CD/SACD player's Advanced AL32 Processing Plus technology is intended to improve the sound quality of CDs and SACDs by reducing jitter and noise and improving overall clarity and definition of the audio, resulting in more accurate and natural sound reproduction.

New Denon original disc drive design

The Denon DCD-1600NE CD/SACD player has a new Denon original disc drive design that provides stable and accurate disc reading, resulting in high-quality sound reproduction.

The DCD-1600NE's new disc drive design employs a high-precision mechanism that accurately reads disc data and reproduces audio signals with minimal errors. This ensures that the audio signals are reproduced accurately and that the sound quality is consistent with the original recording.

The DCD-1600NE's new disc drive design also includes a highly rigid and stable disc tray, which helps to minimise vibrations and the effects of external interference on the disc reading process. This helps to ensure that audio signals are reproduced accurately even in adverse conditions.

Furthermore, the disc drive on the DCD-1600NE employs a high-performance spindle motor that provides accurate disc rotation, resulting in accurate and stable disc reading.

In summary, the Denon DCD-1600NE CD/SACD player's new Denon original disc drive design is intended to provide stable and accurate disc reading, resulting in high-quality sound reproduction. The high-precision mechanism, highly rigid and stable disc tray, and high-performance spindle motor all contribute to accurate reproduction of audio signals and sound quality that is true to the original recording.

DSD data disc playback support

DSD (Direct Stream Digital) data discs can be played by the Denon DCD-1600NE CD/SACD player. DSD is a high-resolution audio format used to store music in a digital format with a high-frequency rate, resulting in a more accurate representation of the original recording.

The DCD-1600NE comes with a high-performance DSD decoder capable of decoding DSD signals with high accuracy. This allows the player to accurately reproduce the original recording's full range of frequencies and dynamic range, resulting in a more natural and true-to-life sound.

The DCD-1600NE can play DSD data discs at 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz. This makes it compatible with a wide variety of DSD audio content, allowing you to access a large library of high-resolution music.

Furthermore, the DCD-1600NE supports the playback of other high-resolution audio formats such as FLAC, WAV, ALAC, and AIFF, allowing you to listen to a diverse range of high-resolution music.

In summary, the Denon DCD-1600NE CD/SACD player supports DSD data disc playback, a high-resolution audio format that provides a more accurate representation of the original recording. The player has a high-performance DSD decoder and can play 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz DSD data discs, giving you access to a large library of high-resolution music. It also supports other high-resolution audio formats, allowing you to listen to a diverse range of high-resolution music.

DAC Master Clock Design

The Denon DCD-1600NE CD/SACD player incorporates a DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) Master Clock Design to improve the accuracy and precision of the audio signal conversion process.

A master clock is a timing device that produces a precise reference signal that is used to synchronise the various stages of digital audio processing. The master clock is integrated into the DAC in the DCD-1600NE, which helps to ensure that audio signals are accurately converted and that the sound quality is true to the original recording.

The DCD-1600NE's DAC Master Clock Design is intended to reduce jitter, which is a common issue in digital audio systems. Jitter is a variation in the timing of an audio signal that can result in distortion and loss of definition. The DCD-1600NE's master clock helps to eliminate jitter and ensures that the audio signal is stable and accurate.

The DCD-1600NE's DAC Master Clock Design also contributes to the overall accuracy and precision of the audio signal, resulting in a more natural and true-to-life sound.

In summary, the Denon DCD-1600NE CD/SACD player incorporates a DAC Master Clock Design to improve the accuracy and precision of the audio signal conversion process. The DAC's master clock helps to reduce jitter, ensuring that audio signals are accurately converted and that sound quality is true to the original recording, resulting in a more natural and true-to-life sound.

Circuitry with minimized signal paths

The Denon DCD-1600NE CD/SACD player has signal paths that are as short as possible. This design feature is intended to reduce the distance that the audio signal must travel, which aids in the reduction of distortion or loss of definition in the audio.

A simplified and direct circuit design allows the audio signal to travel through as few stages as possible, resulting in a minimised signal path. This contributes to the audio signal being as pure and unaltered as possible.

The DCD-1600NE's reduced signal path also helps to reduce the impact of electronic noise on the audio signal, resulting in a cleaner and more accurate sound.

Furthermore, the DCD-1600NE employs high-quality components, such as high-precision resistors and capacitors, to ensure that the audio signal is accurately reproduced and that the sound quality is consistent with the original recording.

In summary, the Denon DCD-1600NE CD/SACD player has circuitry with minimised signal paths, which is intended to reduce any distortion or loss of definition in the audio by minimising the distance that the audio signal has to travel. This design feature, along with the use of high-quality components, contributes to the audio signal being as pure and unaltered as possible, resulting in a cleaner and more accurate sound.

Direct Mechanical

Denon's term "Direct Mechanical" refers to the mechanical design of the transport mechanism in the DCD-1600NE CD/SACD player. This design feature is intended to reduce the distance travelled by the audio signal, as well as any distortion or loss of definition in the audio.

A Direct Mechanical design makes use of a straightforward mechanical path from the disc tray to the pickup mechanism. This design feature reduces the number of mechanical parts that the audio signal must pass through, reducing distortion and loss of definition in the audio.

The DCD-1600NE's Direct Mechanical design also reduces the impact of mechanical noise on the audio signal, resulting in a cleaner and more accurate sound.

Furthermore, the DCD-1600NE employs high-quality mechanical components, such as a high-precision disc tray and a high-performance spindle motor, to ensure that the audio signal is accurately reproduced and the sound quality is true to the original recording.

In summary, the Denon DCD-1600NE CD/SACD player employs a Direct Mechanical design, which is intended to reduce the distance that the audio signal must travel while also reducing distortion and loss of definition in the audio. This design feature, along with the use of high-quality mechanical components, contributes to the audio signal being as pure and unaltered as possible, resulting in a cleaner and more accurate sound.

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