Denon DCD-900NE CD Player

Overview

Denon's DCD-900NE is a silver-finished single CD player for a home hi-fi system, playing CD-R/RW and MP3/WMA discs, with AL32 Processing, Pure Direct Mode, an optical output and a USB port for Hi-Res file playback.

Denon positions the DCD-900NE as an entry point into its hi-fi CD player range, pairing standard disc playback with a digital extra, AL32 Processing, aimed at reducing quantization noise on playback. Pure Direct Mode is included to cut extraneous circuitry during playback, the optical output allows a digital connection to an outboard DAC or receiver, and the USB port extends playback to Hi-Res files carried on a drive. No attribute or description text beyond the title is included in this listing.

• Single-disc CD player in a silver finish
• AL32 Processing and Pure Direct Mode
• USB port for Hi-Res file playback
• Plays CD-R/RW and MP3/WMA discs

Who it's for

Buyers assembling a Denon-matched stereo system who want a CD player with a digital optical output and USB file support in one unit. Not for anyone needing multi-disc changing, which this single-disc player does not offer.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

AL32 Processing is built to reduce quantization noise in the digital signal, and Pure Direct Mode reportedly shuts off the display and other circuitry during playback to keep the audio path clean. The optical digital output lets the player feed an external DAC directly, an option a purely analog CD deck would not offer.

Specifications