{"product_id":"denon-dcd-3000ne-reference-sacd-cd-player-with-ultra-al32-processing-quad-dac","title":"Denon DCD-3000NE Reference SACD\/CD Player with Ultra AL32 Processing \u0026 Quad DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDenon DCD-3000NE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reference-grade SACD and CD player built around the seventh generation of Denon's Ultra AL32 Processing and a quad-configuration ESS ES9018K2M 384kHz\/32-bit DAC array. Designed and hand-tuned in Japan, it plays SACD, CD, CD-R\/RW, DVD-R\/RW, and DVD+R\/RW discs, as well as DSD files up to 5.6MHz recorded on DVD media, making it compatible with the widest range of physical audio formats a collector is likely to own. Each unit is tuned by Denon's Sound Master before leaving the factory, and the DCD-3000NE was recognised with the EISA Award alongside the PMA-3000NE amplifier and DP-3000NE turntable as part of Denon's 3000NE Reference Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe engineering centres on two priorities: reading the disc accurately and converting the data with as little interference as possible. Denon's patented S.V.H. (Suppress Vibration Hybrid) drive mechanism holds the disc firmly and spins it with precision, eliminating the mechanical resonance that degrades data retrieval. The output stage uses a fully discrete differential amplifier with separate analogue and digital power supplies, and Pure Direct mode goes a step further by disabling the display and digital outputs entirely during playback, removing any residual source of interference from the signal path. A high-performance master clock and Direct Mechanical Ground Construction complete a design that takes no shortcuts between the disc and the analogue output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSACD, CD, CD-R\/RW, DVD-R\/RW, DVD+R\/RW playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSD playback up to 5.6MHz from DVD media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7th-generation Ultra AL32 Processing; 384kHz\/32-bit upsampling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuad-configuration ESS ES9018K2M DAC array\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented S.V.H. drive mechanism for vibration suppression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully discrete differential analogue output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate analogue and digital power supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure Direct mode: disables display and digital outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance master clock; Direct Mechanical Ground Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical and coaxial digital outputs; machined brass RCA analogue output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium-topped remote control; compatible with PMA-3000NE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Black or Premium Silver; 16.8kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEISA Award winner alongside PMA-3000NE and DP-3000NE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WARRANTY --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-year manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ph-warranty-box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHY CONSIDER --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eWhy Consider the Denon DCD-3000NE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DCD-3000NE is the right choice for listeners who take their disc collection seriously and want a player built to extract the most from every format. The quad DAC configuration, seventh-generation Ultra AL32 upsampling, and fully discrete output stage represent a significant step beyond what is possible in a mid-range player, and the measured specifications confirm it: THD of 0.0005% on SACD, a 122dB signal-to-noise ratio, and a 115dB dynamic range. It does not have digital inputs and cannot be used as an external DAC, which is a deliberate design choice, not an oversight. This is a dedicated disc player, designed to do one thing without compromise. For those building or completing a 3000NE Reference Series system with the PMA-3000NE and DP-3000NE, the matching aluminium remote and shared design language make it the natural centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophiles with SACD collections who want reference-level playback quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD listeners seeking a dedicated player with high-performance DAC and upsampling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose building a Denon 3000NE Reference Series system with the PMA-3000NE and DP-3000NE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors with DVD-R\/RW audio discs and DSD file libraries on disc media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeners who want Pure Direct mode for the cleanest possible analogue output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHAT'S IN THE BOX --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ph-inbox-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenon DCD-3000NE SACD\/CD Player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote Controller (aluminium top; compatible with PMA-3000NE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAA Batteries (x2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo RCA Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Start Guide and Safety Documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ph-spec-wrap { width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }\n  .ph-spec-wrap table { width: 100%; min-width: 360px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em; }\n  .ph-spec-wrap table thead th { text-align: left; padding: 9px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #222; font-family: Georgia, serif; }\n  .ph-spec-wrap table td { padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; vertical-align: top; }\n  .ph-spec-wrap table td:first-child { width: 42%; }\n  .ph-spec-wrap .ph-sec-hd td { font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.78em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 12px; }\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\n    .ph-spec-wrap table thead { display: none; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap .ph-sec-hd { display: block; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap .ph-sec-hd td { display: block; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f5f5f5; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap table td { display: block; width: 100% !important; box-sizing: border-box; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; background: #fafafa; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ph-spec-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eDisc Mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenon original S.V.H. (Suppress Vibration Hybrid) SACD mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Disc Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSACD, CD, CD-R\/RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSACD Playback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (Stereo Layer \/ Multi-D\/M \/ SACD Text)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eFile Playback from CD-R\/RW\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP3 \/ WMA \/ AAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes \/ Yes \/ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWAV \/ FLAC \/ ALAC \/ AIFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (up to 48kHz\/24-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eFile Playback from DVD-R\/RW\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP3 \/ WMA \/ AAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes \/ Yes \/ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWAV \/ FLAC \/ AIFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (up to 192kHz\/24-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (up to 96kHz\/24-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD (DIFF \/ DSF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (up to 5.6MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eDigital to Analogue Conversion\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC Circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS ES9018K2M x 4 (quad configuration; PCM 384kHz\/32-bit, DSD 11.2MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra AL32 Processing (7th generation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster Clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-performance DAC master clock (Direct Mechanical Ground Construction)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eAudio Performance (Line Output)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response (SACD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2Hz to 50kHz (-3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response (CD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2Hz to 20kHz (-0.5dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarmonic Distortion (SACD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0005%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarmonic Distortion (CD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0015%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio (SACD \/ CD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e122dB \/ 122dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamic Range (SACD \/ CD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115dB \/ 101dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine Output Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2Vrms (10k ohms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eAnalogue Output Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull discrete differential amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEI Transformer (separate analogue and digital power supplies)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure Direct Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (disables display and digital outputs during playback)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eInputs and Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalogue Output (RCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x stereo pair (machined brass terminals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Output (Optical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x TOSLINK (CD playback only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Output (Coaxial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RCA (CD playback only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (not usable as external DAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirmware Update\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLast Function Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuto Standby Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35W operating; 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