DCD-920 vs NAD C521i
The C521i's signal-to-noise is 107 dB against the DCD-920's 106 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.004%. Both share bit depth (20-bit) and max sample rate (44.1 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$127
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About the DCD-920
The Denon DCD-920 is a high-quality CD player manufactured in Japan between 1988 and 1990. It features a 20-bit 8-fold oversampling converter, dual PCM61P DAC chips, and a Sony KSS-210A CD mechanism. It supports CD playback with analog fixed and variable outputs, as well as digital coaxial and optical outputs. The player includes a headphone jack with adjustable volume and comes with the RC-220 remote control. It has a frequency response of 2 Hz to 20 kHz, dynamic range of 97 dB, signal-to-noise ratio of 106 dB, and very low distortion of 0.0035%. The unit weighs 5 kg and measures 434 x 103 x 315 mm. It was originally priced around 799 Deutsche Marks and is noted for excellent build quality and solid sound performance typical of late 1980s Denon players.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 20-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 44.1 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- PCM61P
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.004%
- SNR
- 106 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- coaxial, optical
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 434 × 103 × 315 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5 kg (11 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Champagne, Black
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions