Denon DCD-2020AE silver

The DCD-2020AE is a SACD player that allows you to enjoy not only SACDs and CDs, but also audio content stored on a PC or portable device (such as an iPhone) with the best possible quality.

The USB-B port on the rear panel allows you to connect a PC and process the digital audio stream through the DCD-2020AE’s sophisticated audio circuits; the USB-A port on the front panel allows you to do the same with music files stored on an iPhone, iPod or USB memory stick.

The DCD-2020AE derives its impeccable sound quality from exclusive Denon technologies: Advanced AL32 Processing, DAC Clock Master, Disc Drive Mechanism, Direct Mechanical Ground Construction… Unprecedented sonic purity and clarity for your greatest pleasure.

New Features

• Advanced AL32 Processing + 192 kHz / 32-bit Ultra Precision D/A converters
• DAC Master Clock design, low-jitter oscillator and signal paths shortened to the maximum
• USB-B port on the rear panel, for high-resolution audio data from a PC
• USB-A input on the front for iPhone/iPod or USB media; supports WAV and MP3
• S/PDIF input (optical and coaxial), to complement other devices

Measurements

• CD Section
  • Frequency response 2 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Dynamic range 101 dB
  • S/N ratio 120 dB
  • Total harmonic distortion 0.0006%
• SACD Section
  • Frequency response 2 Hz - 50 kHz
  • Dynamic range 118 dB
  • S/N ratio 121 dB
  • Total harmonic distortion 0.0008%

Formats

• CD Player
  • SACD
  • CD
  • CD-R/RW
  • MP3-CD and WMA
• USB Port (compatible with iPod, iPhone, USB memory):
  • MP3
  • WMA

Convenience Features

• Programmable playback: 30 tracks
• Adjustable display brightness
• Random playback
• Repeat function (track, disc)
• Pure Direct mode
• Recharges the battery of an iDevice connected to the front USB port
• Remote control (RC-1179) with aluminum finish

Connectivity

• 1 optical digital input (PCM up to 192 kHz / 24 bits)
• 1 coaxial digital input (PCM up to 192 kHz / 24 bits)
• 1 coaxial digital audio output (SACD / CD)
• 1 optical digital audio output (SACD / CD)
• 1 stereo RCA analog audio output
• 1 USB type A port (front)
• 1 USB type B port (rear), asynchronous mode, up to 192 kHz / 24 bits

General

• Power supply: 230 Volts, 50 Hz
• Power consumption:
  • In operation: 33 W
  • In standby: < 0.3 W
• Dimensions (W x H x D) 434 x 137 x 336 mm
• Weight: 13.7 kg