Denon DCD-520AE CD player

Denon DCD-520AE CD player

To ensure all of the detail is retrieved from the CD, Denon's new DCD-520 CD player incorporates a number of novel features intended to maximise musical enjoyment not often seen at this entry class product:-

• a high-quality 32-bit 192kHz sampling frequency DAC to extract all of the detail from the CD
• a rigid, non-resonant case to prevent vibration from inside an outside the product from negatively affecting CD reading by the laser, or distortion of the analogue audio signal path
• separate power supplies for the analogue and digital circuits means unwanted noise from the digital side does not invade the analogue signal
• a shorter analogue signal path than the previous design helps to keep the audio output signal as clean as possible, for clearer sound quality

In an attempt to reproduce audio playback as near to the original sound as possible, Denon has engineered the DCD-520AE with a wide range of sound technology that Denon has been developing and refining for years. To produce a sound that beats the quality one would expect in its class, Denon has selectively used special components for the audio aspect, the power unit and other areas have been picked for the sole basis of their contribution to high fidelity sound. The layout for the digital circuits within the unit has been uniquely designed to give the best possible protection from unwanted radiation and to accomplish the lowest level of impedance possible. Denon engineers have taken the time to engage in rigorous and extensive listening tests to decide upon the DCD-520AE's high-precision 32-bit/192 kHz digital analogue converter (DAC). This DAC and the DCD-520AE's allocated audio circuit design that Denon has developed over a number of years beautifully recreates delicate sounds and truly turns audio signal into music.

A new ergonomic design for the remote control makes the operation more simple than ever before, whilst reduced standby power consumption and an auto power off function will reduce running costs and also enhance reliability.

New features

    High precision 32-bit 192kHz D/A converter
    CD-R/CD-RW playback (MP3,WMA)
    2 line fluorescent display
    Improved sound quality
    Newly designed remote controller

High-quality sound

    High precision 32-bit 192 kHz D/A converter
    Vibration-resistant design with Direct Mechanical Ground Construction
    Original Denon Mechanism with central assembly drawer unit
    Carefully designed construction to preserve the audio signal purity
    Minimum signal path design
    Strictly selected parts for high sound quality
    European sound-tuned

Ease-of-use

    ECO-friendly with low power consumption in standby and auto power off
    Remote control unit equipped with buttons of different
    shapes and sizes based on their functions for easy operation
    Integration with the new PMA-520AE’s remote control unit
    Folder Mode function, for playing only files stored in specific folders (used when playing discs with MP3/WMA files)
    Design matches the new PMA-520AE integrated amplifier

Colour Variations

Premium silver
    Black

Who is Denon?

Having over 100 years in the design and manufacture of home entertainment products, Denon has a unique combination of experience, technological expertise and strong branding to ensure their products are always at the cutting edge of technology whilst being simple to operate and offering exceptional value for money.