{"product_id":"denon-dcd-1700ne-cd-player","title":"Denon DCD-1700NE CD\/SACD Player, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Denon DCD-1700NE is a CD\/SACD player with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus that plays a growing silver-disc collection with noticeably more substance than its form factor would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits in the NE series between the compact DCD-900NE and the reference flagship DCD-3000NE – with its own vibration-optimized housing, a high-quality Burr-Brown converter, and the ability to read not just CD but also SACD and a whole range of high-resolution file formats. A player that hits the sweet spot: more substance than an entry-level model, without demanding a reference-level budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the DCD-1700NE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it brings the virtues of the large NE series into a reasonable price segment. The PCM1795 converter from Burr-Brown with 192 kHz\/32-bit and Advanced Segment, combined with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus, delivers signal reconstruction well above what you'd expect in this class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold-plated pair of RCA outputs and a power supply that's generously sized for its price class round off the concept. And because Denon consistently relies on a vibration-resistant housing concept here, the transport stays calm even during low-frequency bass – not a given in this price segment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn CD, the DCD-1700NE delivers 117 dB signal-to-noise ratio and a frequency response from 2 Hz to 20 kHz; on SACD it's even 119 dB and 2 Hz to 50 kHz. The result: a clear, uncluttered playback with solid depth – without details getting blurred or the treble becoming fatiguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also cuts a good figure as a file player: on burned DVDs it reads DSD (2.8\/5.6 MHz) and hi-res formats up to 192 kHz\/24-bit, plus classic WMA, MP3 and AAC. If you don't feel like paying for streaming subscriptions, you're well served here – the music comes straight from the disc, with no network required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DCD-1700NE for? (and who isn't it for)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who takes their CD collection seriously and wants a noticeable sound improvement over an entry-level device, without jumping straight to the reference segment. It's also an honest recommendation as an entry into SACD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you mainly stream and only pop in a CD now and then, you'll be buying more player than you need here – the DCD-900NE does the job just as well and is easier on your wallet. And if you want to listen to music on the go: the DCD-1700NE is a stationary device without a battery, not a mobile companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DCD-1700NE is the player for anyone who won't settle for \"good enough\" but also doesn't want to sink their entire budget into a silver-disc spinner. Buy this and you're set for years – and you never have to justify why you still listen to CDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"I have no hesitation pronouncing this a superb performer without even going near the usual 'despite its price' qualification.\" – Paul Seydor, The Absolute Sound, December 9, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: CD\/SACD player with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD\/A converter: PCM1795 Burr-Brown, 192 kHz\/32-bit, Advanced Segment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported formats: CD, CD-R\/RW, SACD, WMA, MP3, AAC; DSD (2.8\/5.6 MHz) and hi-res up to 192 kHz\/24-bit on DVD-R\/RW, DVD+R\/RW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 2 Hz–20 kHz (CD, ±0.5 dB) \/ 2 Hz–50 kHz (SACD, −3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 117 dB (CD) \/ 119 dB (SACD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion: 0.0016% (CD) \/ 0.001% (SACD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital outputs: 1× optical, 1× coaxial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput level: 2-channel RCA (gold-plated), fixed, 2.0 Vrms (10 kΩ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control: RC-1249\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 24 W (standby 0.1 W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 434 × 135 × 384 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.0 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors: Black, Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the DCD-1700NE have a headphone output?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The DCD-1700NE is designed purely as a source for a preamp or integrated amplifier and has no headphone output. If you want to connect headphones directly, you'll need a separate headphone amplifier or an integrated amplifier with a suitable output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the output level adjustable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the RCA outputs deliver a fixed level of 2.0 Vrms. The DCD-1700NE therefore always needs a downstream preamp or an integrated amplifier with its own volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the DCD-1700NE also play SACDs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it reads both classic CDs and Super Audio CDs at noticeably higher resolution. For SACD playback it reaches 119 dB signal-to-noise ratio and a frequency response up to 50 kHz – a noticeable step up from CD alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the DCD-1700NE and the DCD-900NE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe DCD-1700NE additionally plays SACD, uses a higher-quality Burr-Brown converter, and comes with a heavier, more vibration-optimized housing. The DCD-900NE, in turn, scores with a USB input that the 1700NE doesn't have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the Denon DCD-1700NE from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause choosing the right CD player depends on the rest of the chain – preamp, cables, speakers. We advise you personally on this in Wädenswil, instead of just selling you the next box, and take care of delivery and setup on request too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine the DCD-1700NE with a matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e and a high-quality \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cinchkabel\"\u003eRCA cable\u003c\/a\u003e for the connection. For a calm, tidy setup, a sturdy \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hifi-racks\"\u003eHiFi rack\u003c\/a\u003e is also worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53471546835280,"sku":null,"price":1449.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/denon-dcd-1700ne-cd-player-frontansicht.png?v=1787764123","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/denon-dcd-1700ne-cd-player","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}