Denon DCD-1700NE – CD/SACD Player with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus
The Denon DCD-1700NE is a premium Super Audio CD and CD player engineered for high-fidelity two-channel music playback. It combines Denon's proprietary S.V.H. disc mechanism with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus, a Burr-Brown PCM1795 192kHz/32-bit DAC, DAC Master Clock Design and carefully separated digital and analogue circuitry. In addition to conventional CDs and SACDs, the DCD-1700NE supports high-resolution music files recorded on compatible DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW media, including PCM files up to 192kHz/24-bit and DSD up to 5.6MHz.
Key Features
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Super Audio CD Playback: Supports SACD playback in addition to conventional audio CDs for high-resolution disc-based listening.
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Advanced AL32 Processing Plus: Denon's proprietary digital processing uses data interpolation, up-sampling and bit-extension technologies to reconstruct audio waveforms with greater precision.
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PCM1795 DAC: Uses a Burr-Brown PCM1795 192kHz/32-bit digital-to-analogue converter.
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DAC Master Clock Design: Uses a high-precision master clock positioned within the DAC architecture to help minimise jitter.
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Denon S.V.H. Mechanism: The Suppress Vibration Hybrid loader is designed for stable and accurate reading of SACD, CD and compatible data discs.
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High-Resolution Audio: Supports compatible PCM music files up to 192kHz/24-bit from DVD media.
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DSD Playback: Supports DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz files recorded on compatible DVD media.
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Data DVD Support: Plays compatible audio files from DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs.
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Pure Direct Mode: Allows the display and digital outputs to be switched off to minimise potential interference during analogue playback.
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High-Grade Audio Components: Uses carefully selected and customised components throughout the audio circuitry.
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Symmetrical Circuit Layout: Internal circuitry is arranged to help maintain balanced signal paths and minimise interference.
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Separated Power Circuits: Separate rectifier circuitry is used for analogue and digital sections.
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Direct Mechanical Ground Construction: Mechanical design helps direct unwanted vibration away from sensitive audio circuitry.
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Gold-Plated RCA Output: Provides a high-quality fixed two-channel analogue connection to an amplifier or preamplifier.
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Optical & Coaxial Digital Outputs: Allows compatible PCM audio to be sent to an external DAC or digital-equipped amplifier.
Disc Compatibility
| Super Audio CD (SACD) |
Yes |
| Audio 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 |
Yes – Down-Mixed to 2 Channels |
| Super Audio CD Text |
Yes |
Digital Audio Technology
| Digital Processing |
Advanced AL32 Processing Plus |
| D/A Conversion |
Advanced Segment |
| DAC |
Burr-Brown PCM1795 |
| DAC Resolution |
192kHz / 32-bit |
| DAC Master Clock Design |
Yes |
| Digital Filter |
Fixed |
| High-Resolution PCM Playback |
Up to 192kHz / 24-bit from Compatible DVD Media |
| DSD Playback |
2.8MHz / 5.6MHz |
| Pure Direct Mode |
Yes |
SACD Audio Performance
| Channels |
2 Channels |
| Playable Frequency Range |
2Hz – 100kHz |
| Frequency Response |
2Hz – 50kHz (-3dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
119dB |
| Dynamic Range |
112dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
0.0010% at 1kHz |
| Wow & Flutter |
Below Measurable Limits |
| Output Level |
2.0V into 10kΩ |
| Signal Type |
1-bit DSD |
| 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 |
117dB |
| Dynamic Range |
101dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
0.0016% at 1kHz |
| Wow & Flutter |
Below Measurable Limits |
| Output Level |
2.0V into 10kΩ |
| Signal Type |
16-bit Linear PCM |
| Sampling Frequency |
44.1kHz |
Supported Audio Files
| MP3 |
Yes |
| WMA |
Yes |
| AAC |
Yes |
| WAV |
Up to 192kHz / 24-bit on Compatible DVD Media |
| FLAC |
Up to 192kHz / 24-bit on Compatible DVD Media |
| ALAC |
Up to 96kHz / 24-bit on Compatible DVD Media |
| AIFF |
Up to 192kHz / 24-bit on Compatible DVD Media |
| DSD |
Up to 5.6MHz |
| DSD File Types |
DSF / DFF |
Inputs & Outputs
| Fixed Analogue Output |
1 × Stereo RCA |
| RCA Construction |
Gold-Plated |
| Analogue Output Level |
2.0Vrms into 10kΩ |
| Optical Digital Output |
1 |
| Coaxial Digital Output |
1 |
| Optical Digital Input |
No |
| Coaxial Digital Input |
No |
| USB Input |
No |
| Balanced XLR Output |
No |
| Headphone Output |
No |
| Remote Control Bus |
Input / Output |
Digital Output
| Coaxial Output Level |
0.5Vp-p / 75Ω |
| Optical Output Level |
-15 to -21dBm |
| Optical Emission Wavelength |
660nm |
| CD Digital Output |
Optical / Coaxial |
| SACD HD-Layer Digital Output |
No |
Playback & Control Functions
| Program Playback |
Yes – CD / SACD |
| Random Playback |
Yes |
| Repeat Playback |
Yes |
| SACD Layer Selection |
Yes |
| Pure Direct Mode |
Yes |
| Digital Output Off |
Yes |
| Display Dimmer |
Yes |
| Display Off |
Yes |
| Auto Standby |
Yes |
| Remote Control |
RC-1249 |
| PMA-1700NE Control |
Supported with Supplied System Remote |
Construction & Engineering
| Disc Mechanism |
Denon S.V.H. Loader |
| Front Panel |
Aluminium |
| Power Button |
Aluminium |
| Function Button |
Aluminium |
| Open / Close Button |
Aluminium |
| Power Transformer |
EI-Type |
| Symmetrical Circuit Layout |
Yes |
| Separated Analogue / Digital Rectifier Circuits |
Yes |
| High-Grade Audio Components |
Yes |
| Customised Components |
Yes |
| Direct Mechanical Ground Construction |
Yes |
| Detachable Power Cable |
Yes |
Network & Wireless Features
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Ethernet |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| HEOS® Built-in |
No |
| AirPlay 2 |
No |
| Network Streaming |
No |
General Specifications
| Brand |
Denon |
| Model |
DCD-1700NE |
| Product Type |
Super Audio CD / CD Player |
| Available Finishes |
Black / Premium Silver |
| Maximum Dimensions (W × H × D) |
434 × 135 × 384mm |
| Cabinet Dimensions (W × H × D) |
434 × 135 × 374mm |
| Weight |
9.0kg |
| Power Supply |
AC 230V, 50/60Hz – European Specification |
| Power Consumption |
24W |
| Standby Power Consumption |
0.1W or Less |
| Operating Temperature |
5°C – 35°C |
What's in the Box
| DCD-1700NE |
1 × Super Audio CD Player |
| Remote Control |
RC-1249 |
| Batteries |
2 × AAA |
| Stereo RCA Cable |
Included |
| Power Cord |
Included |
| Documentation |
Included |
System Integration
The Denon DCD-1700NE is designed as a dedicated high-quality disc source for a stereo hi-fi system. Its fixed stereo RCA output can connect directly to a line-level input on an integrated amplifier or preamplifier. For conventional compatible PCM signals, optical and coaxial digital outputs allow connection to an external DAC or digital-equipped amplifier. SACD high-density layer audio is reproduced through the player's internal DAC and analogue output rather than the optical or coaxial digital outputs.