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 Reference Series SACD Player: Premium disc player designed for high-performance two-channel audio systems. Denon Original SACD Mechanism: Uses Denon's dedicated disc mechanism engineered for stable and accurate SACD and CD playback. Ultra AL32 Processing: Denon's advanced digital waveform reconstruction technology processes digital audio for smoother and more accurate analogue reproduction. Quad ES9018K2M DAC Architecture: Uses four ESS ES9018K2M DAC devices in the digital-to-analogue conversion stage. DAC Master Clock Design: Places the master clock close to the DAC circuitry to help minimise timing errors and jitter. Fully Discrete Differential Output Stage: Uses a discrete analogue output circuit rather than a conventional integrated op-amp output stage. Super Audio CD Playback: Supports SACD stereo layers and compatible multichannel SACD material down-mixed to the two-channel analogue output. Conventional CD Playback: Supports standard audio CDs as well as compatible CD-R and CD-RW media. Data DVD Playback: Supports compatible DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs containing supported audio files. High-Resolution PCM: Compatible DVD media can contain WAV and AIFF files up to 192kHz/24-bit. DSD Playback: Supports DSD files up to 5.6MHz from compatible DVD media. Pure Direct Mode: Allows unnecessary display and digital-output circuitry to be disabled during analogue listening. 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.