Denon DCD-1650AL CD Player
A comprehensive breakdown of the technical specifications and features for the Denon DCD-1650AL compact disc player. Technical Specifications D/A Conversion System: Real 20-bit 4-DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) system with Denon’s proprietary Lambda S.L.C. (Super Linear Converter). Frequency Response: 2 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 118 dB Dynamic Range: 100 dB. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.0018% (1 kHz). Channel Separation: 110 dB (1 kHz). Wow and Flutter: Below measurable limits (±0.001% W. Peak). Output Voltage: Fixed Line Out: 2.0 V Variable Line Out: 0 to 2.0 V Power Supply: AC 100V, 50Hz/60Hz (Standard Japanese market voltage) Power Consumption: 17 Watts. Dimensions: 434 mm × 120 mm × 340 mm (Width × Height × Depth) Weight: 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs) Core Audio & Engineering Features ALPHA (Adaptive Line Pattern Harmonized Algorithm) Processing: This analog waveform reproduction technology interpolates the standard 16-bit digital data on a CD up to a 20-bit quality smooth wave shape. This significantly reduces quantization distortion, creating a smoother, more realistic soundstage. Center Mechanical Loading System: The disc tray drive mechanism is directly aligned at the absolute center of the chassis. This centrally balanced layout minimizes chassis resonance, rotational vibrations, and internal layout interference. Dual-Transformer Configuration: The player segregates digital and analog processing by utilizing independent power supply paths to eliminate digital noise contamination in the delicate analog signal chain. Highly Rigid Sandwich Chassis: Built with an exceptionally heavy metal bottom plate and dampening structures to isolate the delicate optical laser pickup from external air pressure waves or floor vibrations. UI and Output Controls Dual Analog Line Outputs: Features both a standard fixed RCA output and a variable output option. Motorized Line Out / Headphone Volume Control: The knob on the lower-right front panel regulates both the dedicated headphone jack and the variable RCA line outputs, which can also be operated remotely. Digital Outputs: Equipped with one Coaxial digital output port and one Optical (Toslink) digital output port for external DAC integration. Custom Brightness Display: A front-facing display toggle button allows the user to dim or shut off the fluorescent status layout window to save power and limit light pollution during dedicated darkroom listening sessions
A comprehensive breakdown of the technical specifications and features for the Denon DCD-1650AL compact disc player.
Technical Specifications
D/A Conversion System: Real 20-bit 4-DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) system with Denon’s proprietary Lambda S.L.C. (Super Linear Converter).
Frequency Response: 2 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 118 dB
Dynamic Range: 100 dB.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.0018% (1 kHz).
Channel Separation: 110 dB (1 kHz).
Wow and Flutter: Below measurable limits (±0.001% W. Peak).
Output Voltage:
Fixed Line Out: 2.0 V
Variable Line Out: 0 to 2.0 V
Power Supply: AC 100V, 50Hz/60Hz (Standard Japanese market voltage)
Power Consumption: 17 Watts.
Dimensions: 434 mm × 120 mm × 340 mm (Width × Height × Depth)
Weight: 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)
Core Audio & Engineering Features
ALPHA (Adaptive Line Pattern Harmonized Algorithm) Processing: This analog waveform reproduction technology interpolates the standard 16-bit digital data on a CD up to a 20-bit quality smooth wave shape. This significantly reduces quantization distortion, creating a smoother, more realistic soundstage.
Center Mechanical Loading System: The disc tray drive mechanism is directly aligned at the absolute center of the chassis. This centrally balanced layout minimizes chassis resonance, rotational vibrations, and internal layout interference.
Dual-Transformer Configuration: The player segregates digital and analog processing by utilizing independent power supply paths to eliminate digital noise contamination in the delicate analog signal chain.
Highly Rigid Sandwich Chassis: Built with an exceptionally heavy metal bottom plate and dampening structures to isolate the delicate optical laser pickup from external air pressure waves or floor vibrations.
UI and Output Controls
Dual Analog Line Outputs: Features both a standard fixed RCA output and a variable output option.
Motorized Line Out / Headphone Volume Control: The knob on the lower-right front panel regulates both the dedicated headphone jack and the variable RCA line outputs, which can also be operated remotely.
Digital Outputs: Equipped with one Coaxial digital output port and one Optical (Toslink) digital output port for external DAC integration.
Custom Brightness Display: A front-facing display toggle button allows the user to dim or shut off the fluorescent status layout window to save power and limit light pollution during dedicated darkroom listening sessions
