Denon DCD-3000NE – Reference Series Super Audio CD Player with Ultra AL32 Processing
The Denon DCD-3000NE is a Reference Series Super Audio CD player engineered for high-fidelity disc playback. It combines Denon's original SACD drive mechanism with Ultra AL32 Processing, a four-DAC ES9018K2M architecture, DAC Master Clock Design and a fully discrete differential analogue output stage. In addition to SACD and conventional CD playback, the DCD-3000NE supports high-resolution audio files recorded to compatible CD and DVD media, including PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit and DSD up to 5.6MHz.
Key Features
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Reference Series SACD Player: Premium disc player designed for high-performance two-channel audio systems.
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Denon Original SACD Mechanism: Uses Denon's dedicated disc mechanism engineered for stable and accurate SACD and CD playback.
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Ultra AL32 Processing: Denon's advanced digital waveform reconstruction technology processes digital audio for smoother and more accurate analogue reproduction.
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Quad ES9018K2M DAC Architecture: Uses four ESS ES9018K2M DAC devices in the digital-to-analogue conversion stage.
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DAC Master Clock Design: Places the master clock close to the DAC circuitry to help minimise timing errors and jitter.
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Fully Discrete Differential Output Stage: Uses a discrete analogue output circuit rather than a conventional integrated op-amp output stage.
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Super Audio CD Playback: Supports SACD stereo layers and compatible multichannel SACD material down-mixed to the two-channel analogue output.
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Conventional CD Playback: Supports standard audio CDs as well as compatible CD-R and CD-RW media.
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Data DVD Playback: Supports compatible DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs containing supported audio files.
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High-Resolution PCM: Compatible DVD media can contain WAV and AIFF files up to 192kHz/24-bit.
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DSD Playback: Supports DSD files up to 5.6MHz from compatible DVD media.
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Pure Direct Mode: Allows unnecessary display and digital-output circuitry to be disabled during analogue listening.
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Premium Construction: A substantial 16.8kg chassis helps provide mechanical stability for precision disc playback.
Disc Compatibility
| Super Audio CD (SACD) |
Yes |
| CD |
Yes |
| CD-R |
Yes |
| CD-RW |
Yes |
| DVD-R |
Yes |
| DVD-RW |
Yes |
| DVD+R |
Yes |
| DVD+RW |
Yes |
| SACD Stereo Layer |
Yes |
| SACD Multichannel Material |
Supported with 2-Channel Down-Mix |
| Super Audio CD Text |
Yes |
Digital Audio Technology
| DAC Circuit |
4 × ESS ES9018K2M |
| DAC Capability |
PCM up to 384kHz / 32-bit; DSD up to 11.2MHz |
| Digital Processing |
Denon Ultra AL32 Processing |
| Digital Filter |
Fixed |
| Master Clock Architecture |
DAC Master Clock Design |
| Analogue Output Circuit |
Fully Discrete Differential Amplifier |
| Power Transformer |
EI Transformer |
| Pure Direct Mode |
Yes |
SACD Audio Performance
| Channels |
2 Channels |
| Playable Frequency Range |
2Hz – 100kHz |
| Frequency Response |
2Hz – 50kHz (-3dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
122dB |
| Dynamic Range |
115dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
0.0005% at 1kHz |
| Wow & Flutter |
Below Measurable Limits |
| Analogue Output Level |
2.2V into 10kΩ |
| Signal Type |
1-bit DSD |
| SACD Sampling Frequency |
2.8224MHz |
CD Audio Performance
| Channels |
2 Channels |
| Playable Frequency Range |
2Hz – 20kHz |
| Frequency Response |
2Hz – 20kHz (±0.5dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
122dB |
| Dynamic Range |
101dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
0.0015% at 1kHz |
| Wow & Flutter |
Below Measurable Limits |
| Analogue Output Level |
2.2V into 10kΩ |
| Signal Type |
16-bit Linear PCM |
| Sampling Frequency |
44.1kHz |
High-Resolution File Playback
| MP3 |
Yes |
| WMA |
Yes |
| AAC |
Yes |
| WAV |
Yes – Up to 192kHz / 24-bit on Compatible DVD Media |
| FLAC |
Yes – Up to 192kHz / 24-bit on Compatible DVD Media |
| ALAC |
Yes – Up to 96kHz / 24-bit on Compatible DVD Media |
| AIFF |
Yes – Up to 192kHz / 24-bit on Compatible DVD Media |
| DSD |
Yes – Up to 5.6MHz |
| DSD File Types |
DSF / DFF |
| High-Resolution Playback Source |
Compatible Data CD / DVD Media |
Outputs
| Fixed Analogue Output |
1 × Stereo RCA |
| Analogue Connector Construction |
Machined Brass RCA Terminals |
| Analogue Output Level |
2.2Vrms into 10kΩ |
| Coaxial Digital Output |
1 |
| Coaxial Digital Output Level |
0.5Vp-p / 75Ω |
| Optical Digital Output |
1 |
| Optical Emission Wavelength |
660nm |
| Balanced XLR Output |
No |
| Headphone Output |
No |
| USB Input |
No |
| Digital Audio Inputs |
No |
Digital Output Notes
| CD Digital Output |
Optical / Coaxial |
| SACD HD Layer Digital Output |
Not Output |
| DSD File Digital Output |
Not Output |
| 32kHz File Digital Output |
Not Output |
| Digital Output Sample Rate Conversion |
No – Compatible Signals Are Output at Original Sampling Frequency |
Playback Functions
| Play / Pause |
Yes |
| Track Skip |
Yes |
| Fast Forward / Reverse |
Yes |
| Direct Track Selection |
Yes |
| Program Playback |
Yes – CD |
| Random Playback |
Yes |
| Repeat Playback |
Single / All / Off |
| Disc Layer Selection |
Yes – SACD |
| Display Brightness Adjustment |
Yes |
| Pure Direct |
Yes |
| Timer Playback |
Supported with Compatible External Timer |
| Auto Standby |
Yes |
| Last Function Memory |
Yes |
Network & Streaming
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Ethernet |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| HEOS® Built-in |
No |
| AirPlay 2 |
No |
| Network Streaming |
No |
Construction & Design
| Disc Mechanism |
Denon Original SACD Mechanism |
| Front Centre Panel |
Aluminium |
| Analogue RCA Terminals |
Machined Brass |
| Power Transformer |
EI-Type |
| Available Finishes |
Premium Silver / Black – Market Dependent |
General Specifications
| Brand |
Denon |
| Model |
DCD-3000NE |
| Product Type |
Reference Series Super Audio CD Player |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) |
434 × 138 × 405mm |
| Cabinet Dimensions (W × H × D) |
434 × 138 × 395mm |
| Weight |
16.8kg |
| Power Supply |
AC 230V, 50/60Hz – European Specification |
| Power Consumption |
35W |
| Standby Power Consumption |
0.3W or Less |
| Operating Temperature |
5°C – 35°C |
What's in the Box
| DCD-3000NE |
1 × Super Audio CD Player |
| Remote Control |
Included – Aluminium Top / Compatible with PMA-3000NE |
| Remote Batteries |
2 × AAA |
| Stereo RCA Cable |
Included |
| Power Cord |
Included |
| Quick Start Guide |
Included |
System Integration
The Denon DCD-3000NE is designed primarily as a premium analogue source for a high-performance stereo system. Its fixed stereo RCA output can connect directly to a line-level input on an integrated amplifier or preamplifier, while the optical and coaxial outputs allow conventional compatible digital audio to be sent to an external DAC or digital-equipped amplifier. For SACD HD-layer and DSD playback, the DCD-3000NE uses its internal DAC and analogue output because these signals are not transmitted through its optical or coaxial digital outputs.