power consumption: 13 W (operation), 0.3 W (Standby)
dimensions in mm: 434 x 107 x 279 (W x H x T)
weight: 4 kg
factory price approx.: 250 € (2018: 200 €)
number of inputs: -
number of outputs: 2
Line Out (Stereo RCA): 2 V
Digital (Optical)
Line Out (Stereo RCA): 2 V
Digital (Optical)
high-precision of new 32-Bit, 192 kHz Burr-Brown D/A converters
frequency response: 2 - 20,000 Hz
dynamic range: 98 dB
signal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB
total harmonic distortion: 0,003% (1 kHz)
channel isolation: 105 dB
CD-Text: no
MP3 support: Yes
WMA support: Yes
Pitch-control: no
automatic play: Yes
Shuffle: Yes
title-programming: Yes, 25 title
Repeat: title, Album,
CD-R/CD-RW/HDCD: Yes/Yes/no
Display dimmable
digital optical output (Toslink)Plays
the front of the device from bürstetem aluminum
the device is made of metal
MP3 WMA - files, some of the buttons on the remote control are plays for
Pure Direct mode for the highest demands on sound quality: other "lines" are provided to shut off
The Power button with green LED light under, if it is
pause mode: the device does Not turn off after some time of usage
Plays MP3 CDs and WMA CDs, and certain purchase CDs in MP3 playable
Other models from the same series:
Denon DCD-520 AE
DCD-720 AE
The device is in many ways, even in the dimensions, its predecessor, the DCD-510 AE similar. The most noticeable difference is the lack of a headphone output on the DCD-520 AE and a new converter, which also comes from Burr Brown (see above). However, according to the magazine Audio, everything was re-tuned (Audio 8/2012)
Previous model: Denon DCD-510 AE
Successor model: Denon DCD-600NE
The color of the remote control is adapted to the models: silver and black. It is quite clear and easy to use - the larger model Denon DCD-720 AE also has it
The device has been specially tuned musically and sonically for the European market - Denon points this out several times (product sheet, among others)
The user manual shares the DCD-520 AE with the Denon DCD-720 AE
Denon DCD-520 AE
DCD-720 AE
Audio 8/2012: Sound 88 points, very good, top class. Price/ performance: very good. "Plus: fine, lively sound. Minus: - "
Hifi Test 5/2012: Grade 1.2, upper class. Price/performance: excellent
https://www.denon.de/de/product/hifi/cdsacdplayer/dcd520ae (Currently valid page for information and downloads for the Denon DCD-520 AE with product sheet and operating instructions)