System Overview
Denon components are setting new standards in their class and some of their finest models are the DCD-1700NE CD/SACD Player and the PMA-1700NE Integrated Amplifier/DAC. The styling is smooth and refined and the construction quality is in the bulletproof category that we are used to from Denon. Naturally these two sound amazing on their own, but team them up and the combined performance is elevated to a new level.
As with most components these days the RCA cable included with the DCD-1700NE is completely underwhelming, so, we are including one of the best from AudioQuest to connect these two great components. Welcome the AudioQuest Sydney RCA Interconnect to the party and suddenly things started really pumping, as you would expect of an Interconnect so closely associated with Australia.
Don't get us started, but we also highly recommend IsoTek Power Cables to spice things up even further, and preferably one of their Power Boards too. And, of course, if you're starting afresh you're going to need some speaker cable like the Van den Hul Magnum and a pair of speakers. And what better match than the B&W 705 S3 Speakers, preferably mounted on the matching FS700 S3 Stands for ultimate rigidity. Oh, and we think a nice REL T/9x Subwoofer would round out the system nicely, lending some real low end dynamics to proceedings. See all our recommendations and links below.
Denon PMA-1700NE Integrated Amplifier/DAC
The PMA-1700NE, an integrated amplifier with a power output of 140W into 4 Ohms, features 'true audiophile' performance and support for high-resolution audio playback up to 11.2MHz DSD and 32-bit/384-kHz (when using the jitter-reducing USB-DAC input). Prefer a 12-inch platter to a stream of 1s and 0s? Vinyl lovers will be pleased to note that the PMA-1700NE boasts a built-in phono preamplifier that caters for both moving magnet and moving coil phono cartridges.
Elsewhere, there are coaxial & optical digital inputs (useful for older TVs) and Denon's substantial gold-plated analogue speaker terminals. And, the classic Denon "vibration-resistant" design is accented by an electric volume control for smoother adjustment of output levels. Match this up with the stunning DCD-1700NE for a killer sounding CD/SACD system.
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Denon DCD-1700NE CD/SACD Player
Are you in the market for an all-new, full-fat CD player? If so, you're in luck, because the Denon DCD-1700NE is a CD/SACD player capable of high-resolution audio playback, among many other features.
There hasn't been a bus-load of CD players being released in recent years, but disc-spinning fans will be glad to know that CDs are reportedly making a comeback. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), shipments of compact discs rose for the first time in 17 years in 2021, marking the first time CD sales were on the increase since 2004. The CD revival may not reach the same heights as the ever-growing vinyl revival, but we're glad to see serious new players hit the market.
The DCD-1700NE can handle playing just about any disc from CDs to SACDs, and even DVD-R/RWs and DVD+R/RWs that hold DSD and hi-res files (there's no separate USB input). As for hi-res support, the 1700NE can handle playback of up to 192kHz/24-bit PCM and 5.6MHz DSD. There are optical and coaxial outputs, and one fixed line level RCA output.
Thanks to Advanced AL32 Processing Plus and a proprietary S.V.H class disc drive, the 1700E can manage pristine, faithful playback with optimal accuracy, even restoring information that was lost during the original digital recording. Plus, the 1700E comes outfitted with carefully selected and tuned internal components evaluated by Denon with an eye toward the brand's distinctive sound.
What's more, the 1700E is designed to minimise the vibration of the chassis and reduce any adverse audio effects of the heavy, powerful components inside to maximize audio quality. Suffice it to say that this CD/SACD player is just about the full package of what you'd want out of a player.
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AudioQuest Sydney RCA Interconnect Cable
AudioQuest introduces a brand new range of analogue audio interconnects nearly a decade ago and they're still top sellers. They deliver a performance level and price that just a few years ago would have been simply impossible. The AudioQuest Sydney analogue stereo RCA cable is terminated with a silver-plated male stereo RCA connectors on all four ends.
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Included in the Denon CD Player Amplifier Pack
- Denon PMA-1700NE Integrated Amplifier/DAC (Available in Black or Silver)
- Denon DCD-1700NE CD/SACD Player (Available in Black or Silver)
- AudioQuest Sydney RCA Interconnect Cable (2m)
Denon CD Player Amplifier Pack - Normally $6,097 ► Now 5,499
Please Note: Offer Available for a Limited Time or While Stocks Last. Offer Ends 31 December 2023. Not to be combined with any other offer.
Complete this System with these Recommended Components
- B&W 705 S3 Stand Mount Speakers (Available in Gloss Black, Satin White, Mocha or Rosenut)
- FS700 S3 Speaker Stands (Available in Black or Silver)
- REL T/9x Powered Subwoofer (Available in Black or White)
- Van den Hul Magnum Factory Terminated Speaker Cable (3m pair)
- IsoTek EVO3 Premier Power Cable x 2
- IsoTek V5 Polaris Six Outlet Power Board
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.