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New model information
DCD-2010AE
Super Audio CD Player
Meticulously designed circuitry, drive mechanism and
construction reect the Denon’s technology and experience
The DCD-2010AE is endowed with Advanced AL32 Processing, a highly accurate master clock
and latest 32Bit/192 kHz DA converters that dramatically boost the quantity of digital audio
information to ensure that the sound you hear is more faithful to the original source. The newly
designed Advanced S.V.H. drive mechanism guarantees accurate, quite and high quality playback
of SACDs and CDs. The DCD-2010AE is equipped with various digital input ports, including a
USB port for connecting an iPod or USB memory and playing music les from those devices.
When these digital signals are played back through Compressed Audio Restorer, Advanced
AL32 Processor and other Denon audio circuits designed for high sound quality, you will be able
to enjoy the music with a rich ambiance not possible from those devices on their own.
Features
High quality sound
•
Advanced AL32 Processor, technology for high sound quality
• Newly developed Advanced S.V.H. Disc Drive Mechanism
• DAC master clock design
• High-precision 32-bit, 192-kHz D/A converters
• Complete separation of digital and analog power supplies
• Minimum signal paths, to protect signal purity
• Precision Direct Mechanical Ground Construction, to thoroughly
suppress vibration
• Play various types of digital content in high sound quality
- Optical and coaxial digital inputs
- USB port, for connecting an iPod or USB memory
- Compressed Audio Restorer
• Pure Direct mode, for pure enjoyment of music
• Parts strictly selected for high sound quality
(*1
Useful Functions
•
Newly-designed remote control unit
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High quality sound
Advanced AL32 Processor,
technology for high sound quality
Denon’s Advanced AL32 Processor expands audio data to 32 bits
and uses a proprietary algorithm to interpolate the data and perform
up-conversion and sampling, achieving a playback sound that is
close to the original source. Since high-performance devices capable
of large-capacity processing read data samples across a wide spec-
trum and process them in a single stage, they interpolate signals with
greater precision compared with multi-stage digital lters and other
such devices. In addition, the use of algorithms ideal for frequency
characteristics outside the audible range to filter sudden bursts of
musical data or continuous sound at high frequencies protects sound
quality from the adverse effects of aliasing noise or drops in high-range
response. The Advanced AL32 Processor reproduces the delicate
nuances of music, as well as spatial information such as the position
of the artist and the breadth, height, and depth of the stage, in a
more natural manner.
DAC master clock design
The DCD-2010AE features a highly accurate DAC as a master of
clock signals for all devices. Since these clock signals are generated
by an oscillator circuit module, it is possible to obtain highly reliable
oscillation unaffected by PC board patterns and other elements.
High-precision 32-bit, 192-kHz D/A converters
High-precision 32-bit, 192-kHz D/A converters have been used to
bring out the maximum performance of the Advanced AL32 Proces-
sor. These D/A converters transmit differential output to each chan-
nel to improve sound quality during playback.
32bit DAC
DSD data
768fs
1024fs
512fs
Lch HOT
Lch COLD
Rch HOT
Rch COLD
64fs
PCM data
DSD
decoder
Advanced
AL32
Front End
Processor
51
Master Clock
(New low
jitter Module)
NEW
High-accuracy
Counter Block
fs
s
NEW
NEW
NEW
NEW
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Newly developed Advanced S.V.H. Disc Drive
Mechanism
Since Super Audio CD rotates at high speed, the drive mechanism
itself is a source of considerable vibration. To thoroughly suppress
that vibration, the drive mechanism has been completely redesigned.
The mechanism itself has been mounted at the low center to optimise
the weight balance. It features two layer top cover and an aluminium
die-cast tray to suppress vibration. In addition, this S.V.H. (Suppress
Vibration Hybrid) loader combines different materials optimsed for
stability and reading accuracy.
vibration-absorbing characteristics was used for the base of the
transformer when it was mounted onto the chassis to suppress
vibration not only from the transformer itself but from other internal
parts and the outside as well. Together with sound quality capacitors
employed in the power circuit, this dual transformer configuration
produces a base that improves power supply stability and enhances
high-quality sound playback capabilities.
Minimum signal paths, to protect signal purity
Signal paths have been made thoroughly simple and straight to
ensure a pure playback sound. The minimization of signal paths
prevents signal degradation between circuits.
Precision Direct Mechanical Ground Construction,
to thoroughly suppress vibration
Complete separation of digital and analog power
supplies
To eliminate mutual interference between the digital and analog
circuits, the DCD-2010AE has adopted a dual transformer congu-
ration in which the power supplies for these circuits are completely
separated. By using OFC wire coils for the analog transformer and
positioning the transformers in an orientation that avoids the effects
of spurious magnetic ux on each other, the S/N ratio and a sense
of energy have been greatly improved. Cast aluminium with superior
Thorough vibration-resistant measures have been adopted to prevent
internal and external vibration from adversely affecting sound quality.
The bottom plate is triple-layered and a dual-layered cover has
been used for the top plate to thoroughly eliminate vibration. For the
side panel, a dual-layered hybrid construction combining different
materials also suppresses resonance. The disc drive mechanism
has been mounted at the centre of the main chassis and its centre
of gravity has been lowered, optimising weight balance throughout
the DCD-2010AE and thoroughly suppressing any inuences from
internal and external vibration on sound quality.
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also be richer, as the deep bass range is corrected at the same time.
The effect of the Compressed Audio Restorer can be set to one of
three levels, or turned off.
Pure Direct mode, for pure enjoyment of music
The DCD-2010AE includes a Pure Direct mode that turns off the display
and digital signal output to create an environment for enjoying only
the purity of music. When the pulse signals of the digital data and
the display drive are turned off, the audio signal remains clean and
faithful to the original sound.
Plays various types of digital content in high quality
USB/iPod
This port lets you connect an iPod or USB memory device and
directly play WMA or MP3 music les stored on these devices. Since
digital signals from the USB port pass through the DCD-2010AE’s
high-grade audio circuitry, you can hear these files in high-quality
sound. You can also use the remote control to select files. File
names as well as other information can be viewed on the display too.
The DCD-2010AE can even recharge your iPod while it is connected.
CD-R/CD-RW playback (MP3, WMA)
Optical and coaxial digital inputs
With the digital inputs, you can use the DCD-2010AE as a standalone
D/A converter. Denon’s Advanced AL32 Processor and other high-
quality-audio circuits in the DCD-2010AE let you enjoy a rich, satis-
fying sound.
(Supports PCM signals and sampling frequencies of 32-192 kHz.)
Compressed Audio Restorer
The DCD-2010AE lets you select the Compressed Audio Restorer
function when playing les in the MP3 or WMA sound compression
format from from disc, USB or iPod. This function restores signals
that have been omitted during compression so that you can hear the
sound close to the way it was prior to compression. The sound will
Parts strictly selected for high sound quality
The DCD-2010AE’s parts have been strictly selected on the basis of
Denon’s long experience in developing audio players. These parts
have been nely tuned to deliver the best possible sound. Machined
gold-plated jacks that support high-quality audio pin cords, for in-
stance, have been used for the analog audio output terminals.
Useful Functions
Newly-designed remote control unit
The remote control unit that
comes with the DCD-2010AE
also lets you operate Denon
PMA-2010AE integrated ampli-
er. High-grade tactilebuttons
and other features make this
remote extremely easy to use.
Specications
Analog Output SACD CD
Channels 2 channels 2 channels
Frequency range 2 Hz - 100 kHz 2 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency response 2 Hz - 50 kHz (-3 dB) 2 Hz - 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 113 dB (audible band) 119 dB
Dynamic range 110 dB (audible band) 100 dB
Total harmonic distortion 0.0008%
Wow & Flutter Below measurable limit Below measurable limit
Output voltage (unbalanced)
Signal system 1-bit DSD 16-bit Linear PCM
Sampling frequency 2.822 MHz 44.1 kHz
Digital Output
Coaxial - 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohm
Optical - -15 to -21 dBm
Emission wavelength - 660 nm
General
Power supply AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption 33 W (Stand-by less than 0.3W)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 434 x 137 x 336 mm
Weight 13.5 kg
DENON Europe
Division of D&M Germany GmbH
An der Kleinbahn 18
41334 Nettetal
Germany
Tel.: 0049 2157 1208-0
Fax: 0049 2157 1208-10
www.denon.de
DENON UK
Division of D&M Audiovisual Ltd
First Floor, Imperial House
4-10 Donegall Square East
Belfast BT1 5HD
Northern Ireland
www.denon.co.uk
(1 kHz, audible band)
2.0V (10 kohm) 2.0V (10 kohm)
0.0017% (1 kHz)
* Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
* “Made for iPod” means th at an electronic accessory has been de-
signed to connect specically to iPod and has been certied by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
* Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compli-
ance with safety and regulatory standards.
* iPod is a tradem ark of Apple In c., regis tered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Denon is a trademark or registered trademark of D&M Holdings, Inc.
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