User manual DENON DCD-485

[. . . ] Since high-performance devices capable of largecapacity processing read data samples across a widespectrumandprocesstheminasinglestage, theyinterpolatesignalswithgreaterprecisioncomparedwithmulti-stagedigitalfiltersandothersuch devices. Inaddition, theuseofalgorithmsidealfor frequencycharacteristicsoutsidetheaudiblerange tofiltersuddenburstsofmusicaldataorcontinuous sound at high frequencies protects sound quality from the adverse effects of aliasing noise or drops in high-range response. The Advanced AL32Processorreproducesthedelicatenuances ofmusic, aswellasspatialinformationsuchasthe positionoftheartistandthebreadth, height, and depthofthestage, inamorenaturalmanner. [. . . ] ToensurethattheAdvancedAL32Processorperformsatitsmaximumpotential, theDCD-485 hasbeenfittedwithhigh-precision32-bit, 192-kHz D/Aconverters. TheseD/Aconverterstransmitdifferentialoutputtoeachchanneltoimprovesound qualityduringplayback. Theseconvertersletyou enjoyminutedetailsofmusicwithremarkableclarity, including the acoustic resonances of concert halls. Denon's Disc Drive Mechanism, core technology for digital disc playback SinceSuperAudioCDrotatesathighspeed, the drivemechanismitselfisasourceofconsiderable Main Specifications Analog Output Channels Frequencyrange Frequencyresponse Signal-to-noiseratio Dynamicrange Totalharmonicdistortion Wow&Flutter Outputvoltage(unbalanced) Signalsystem Samplingfrequency Digital Output Coaxial Optical Emissionwavelength General Powersupply Powerconsumption vibration. Tothoroughlysuppressthatvibration, the motor shaft in the DCD-485 has been shortened as much as possible, and the drive motor has been placed close to the turntable. Misalignmentofthelaserbeamaxisandtheangleofthe turntable or pickup mechanism base affect disc reading accuracy. To eliminate such mechanical variations and ensure high accuracy in signal playback and playability, corrections have been madeforeachunitindividually. Inaddition, aS. V. H. (Suppression Hybrid Construction) loader of a hybrid construction combining different materials givesstabilitytothediscdrivesothatthedisccan bereadwithoptimumaccuracy. USB port for playback of digital tracks from iPod or USB memory The DCD-1501AE includes a USB port that lets youplaydigitalmusicfilesdirectlyfromyouriPod orUSBmemory (*1). Thesignalspassthroughthe DCD-485's Advanced AL32 Processor and high-precision32-bit, 192-kHzD/Aconvertersto give you extremely satisfying, high-quality sound. Youcanalsousetheremotecontrolunittoselect files, andfilenamesandotherdetailscanbedisplayed. The iPod can also be recharged during playback. (*1) Supports 5th-generation iPods and later, and USB memoriesofmassstorageclass. Plays back multi-channel layers of Super Audio CD The DCD-485 lets you downmix the multichannellayersofSuperAudioCDtostereoduring playback. Parts with a track record for high sound quality Denonengineershave strictlyselectedpartsthat havepassedabatteryoflisteningtestsbasedon their many years of experience developing topquality audio equipment. The sound of the DCD1510AEhasbeencarefullytunedtoachievealevel of quality that is one rank above other players in thisclass. [. . . ] Parts with a track record for high sound quality Denonengineershave strictlyselectedpartsthat havepassedabatteryoflisteningtestsbasedon their many years of experience developing topquality audio equipment. The sound of the DCD1510AEhasbeencarefullytunedtoachievealevel of quality that is one rank above other players in thisclass. [. . . ]