Denon’s Flagship streaming DAC: DNP-2000NE

[@ac888]

I watch your channel often and really enjoy your down-to-earth and easy-to-understand presentation. I also appreciate the efforts you put in to create your videos. Thank you and please keep up the good work.

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

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[@henrymichaels1033]

Me too. Your videos are filled with lots of useful info and are awesome. You are one of the best reviewers on KZbin.

[@MS-pw8yu]

To the point without excessive use of flowery speech. Some would say it is "dry" or "boring". Sometimes just getting the facts is the way to go. Thanks for the reviews, Hans!

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

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[@simonbeasley989]

Excellent review, always great to see what's inside the box.

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@simonbeasley989]

Just to let you know I bought one following your review. I paid £599 (about €700) for "B Stock". It was cheaper because the box had been opened but it is in perfect condition and sounds very good!

[@KS50TT]

Thank you Hans for your detailed and honest review. I have this streamer for a week now (update the dnp800ne). For me it filled in exactly what I missed. In all ranges it’s sounds so much better and more alive (3D). I believe there will be better in the market but I am really happy with it in combination with my pma2500ne and MA Gold floorspeakers. Keep up the good work! Brgds, Peter

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

Enjoy the music

[@gordonhamilton727]

Thank you loved the review.

[@thomasfitzhugh7936]

Best review I've seen so far on this streamer. As much as I would like to hold out for it I'm thinking my system (B&W 686 S2's & Rotel RA1570) may not be resolving enough to hear a difference over the Bluesound Node n130 or X for half or less than half the price.

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

I think you might be wrong

[@johnfoster2592]

Thank you! John from Vancouver.

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

👍🏼

[@etk4188]

Great review, Hans! How about the app friendliness in use?

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

that's always a personal matter. I liked it.

[@frankn234]

Can you do a comparison of the Denon's DNP-2000NE to the Arcam st60 at about the same price which is better and why? tks.

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

Please see my reviews.

[@tessie4204]

If i use the USB-B connection on the amplifier or the audio streamer. Which sounds best? Straight in to the PMA-1700NE amp or using the DNP-2000NE and then connecting to the amp? OR is the quality the same?

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

Why don’t you just try?

[@edwardwood969]

Excellent review. No QOBUZ with HEOS is disappointing. Please include the US measurements.

[@donr62]

Plenty of converters are available online…

[@stevewithf5847]

No Qobuz and MQA for tidal possible.

[@johnnyhickman6798]

Thanks

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

Thanks man!

[@andrewpiggott5095]

Excellent review as always. I also saw the review of the Eversolo DMP-A6. Admittedly different value proposition given the visual emphasis of the Eversolo and the price points. I am obviously very green when it comes to streamers and DACs. 😅 Which device has the greatest impact on sound? I have a very modest system of Polk r200s, double Polk PSW111 subs into a Denon PMA800ne amp, a decent cd player and turntable. Where do I go next?

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

If you compare the two reviews I made, you will see that there are clear differences in user interface and other features. At the end of the Sound Quality I clearly state In what reference setup I think it fits. That is the judgement you want.

[@andrewpiggott5095]

Thanks Hans I will review again.

[@andrejzupan3777]

a bit late to your question but nevertheless. if you are looking to significantly upgrade your sound for the given sum you are looking at the wrong end. Streamers and dacs are merely seasonings. To significantly improve sound look at amps and speakers and clean power suppllies. I would first go with a good amp. but they don't come cheap. Even modestly priced speakers will do wonders with really good and sonicaly comapatible amp. For example look into musical fidelity a1 re-release of 80s design for 1500 pounds. More sound you cannot buy for the money.

[@mrrichard1849]

Hello, I am interested in purchasing this streamer . I would like to know if it is possible to connect two integrated amplifiers through the RCA plugs. 1st. Via "fixed" RCA. 2nd. Via "Variable" RCA set to fixed (with minimum output level volume)? Thank you in advance for your follow-up and happy new year. Sorry for my english ... I’m french-talking, Marcel.

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

Nothing wrong with your English. And yes, you can connect two amplifiers the way you described

[@schoebelski6602]

Thanks for the review👍 Can Heos streaming app finally do gapless playback, or still lacking? Thank you. Best regards

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

It's more if the HEOS hardware supports it, the software does.

[@emmanueldelvitto6089]

Thank you from France Sir for these informations ; I am thinking of getting this serious product and matching it with my old Nad amp c 315 bee. May ask you if there is on the front side a button to control the volume ? (don't see it except the one for headphones) Have a good day.

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

No, but there is volume control on the remote.

[@emmanueldelvitto6089]

Thanks a lot. I am going to look at your channel regularly, very informative. The ultimate Cambridge has this volume control but seems depreciated on the reviews i have seen. Perhaps your own one soon..!?

[@michasz.1752]

As always... Interesting... thank's ! Could you revuew streamer from Holo Audio - Red ?

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

It’s currently not in the planning. But who knows…

[@pedrodesouzajunior522]

Hello. I have a question about connections. Can I connect it to You Tube music? And also: connecting to the movie channel (netflix, etc), could I connect to have the sound of the movie in high quality? Both the DNP 2000NE and the DNP 800NE?

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

It's only for audio

[@pedrodesouzajunior522]

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Thanks.

[@TwodoA2foldclue]

Your thoughts if any on the Sony hap-z1es or the S1 ? I have to make a decision. I have marantz and denon equipment through my house which makes getting a streamer tough. Naturally you’d think DNP2000 but I just don’t have all the information I need yet. Eying the Sony to be honest and the problem is since they are discontinued they are pricey and hard to get. Anything you can add would be appreciated and if not, no worries. I enjoy your videos btw. Thx !

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

Sony doesn't respond to my mails requesting a review sample. So I can't say.

[@TwodoA2foldclue]

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Would the DNP2000 compliment an A1H avr or would it be redundant? I’m a novice.

[@operius2385]

I have a Marantz SR5013 and find the network capabilities to lacking. Like when listening to a radion station via HEOS/tunein it will allways choose the stream with the lowest bitrate. I can set it to a higher bitrate but the app wont remember that, so I have to change the stream every time over and over again. HEOS also has maximum of 100 songs when creating a playlist. That's enough to listen to some albums, but not if I want make a list for an entire evening. So I would like to know if this €1500,- streamer does handle this better or is the HEOS app just as limited as on my SR5013?

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

I can't comment on the SR5013 since I have not reviewed it. But I know that my brother in law, who works in IT, owns one and has no problems. I also didn't have any problems with the DNP-2000NE. It streamed flawlessly.

[@operius2385]

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Well the sr5013 works here too. But the streaming part is just not very user friendly and lacking some features. So I wonder if this DNP-2000 is it any better since it is controlled with the same HEOS app that I also use on my sr5013? PS: Thank you for the video, and replying!

[@ekkeharddieterle9819]

@@operius2385 HEOS has the identical features, if I use it with my DENON AVR 1600 or with your SR 5013. It is the same lousy software on any Marantz or Denon Product. And the developers do not react on any complaints. So I will never buy a DENON or Marantz any more. For everyday use the software is most important- and HEOS sucks!

[@kaneda7katsuragi]

I'm tempted to sell my denafrips ares ii for this denon. just trying to figure out if the quad mono dac is a step up in resolution vs the r2r. I currently use the ares ii to feed my pma1700ne and sony ta-a1es

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

it's in the same class but sounds different, more upfront.

[@gBoogie47]

Just my two cents but keep the Denafrips as your dac of choice. As far as the internals go, I am sure it is well designed and built. But Heos is not at all a worthy platform. So many streamers out there that will pair nicely with the Ares dac you got.

[@ranggaputra7750]

mostly i played music KZbinmusic via bluetooth from iphone, it seem not possible with this streaming DAC, would you please give me advice what i need to buy t in marantz/denon line up ? (i already have marantz AVR and able to play music bluetooth, but the sound quality for music are not quite detailed) Thanks before and i love your video Hans 👍👍

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

I never use Bluetooth but this streamer supports Bluetooth so why shouldn't it work. Otherwise it also supports Apple Airplay 2 that you can use.

[@ranggaputra7750]

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel got it, is it possible to connect my passive speaker stereo directly to this streamer or i still need buy integrated amplifier first? Thanks 🙏

[@marcoluca6552]

For your opinion between denon DNP-2000NE and Marantz ND8006 which one have better detail ?

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

You find my review of the Marantz here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eILcoaCodrOEadU

[@marcoluca6552]

@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Thank you !! I have already listen the Marantz ND8006 and for my opinion is good player. if you had to choose between the denon DNP-2000NE and the Marantz ND8006 which would you choose ?

[@leo11877]

Denon needs to polish it's Heos app to match BluOS and Sonos.

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

It’s absolutely workable but I agree the other two are more versatile.

[@ryder5306]

Hi Hans any chance you noted if the two digital outputs can be used with the volume control ie, making them variable outputs?

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

No, one analog output is fixed, the other is variable by using the volume control.

[@cillyede]

👍👍👍❤🇩🇪

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

🙏🏼

[@jonathanmoore8886]

Add dirac to that thing and its good to go

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

Who knows

[@marcbegine]

No QOBUZ!

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

I know

[@nexus4googleplay612]

No Tidal Masters playback, no Roon, no thanks Denon.

[@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel]

no elegant way of putting it😕

[@macthebest2001]

Tital Connect is for me must have at a Streamer. I choose the Eversolo A6 ME. But the Denon would match to my Denon AVC 3800, but has only Tidal without Connect. Pity

[@overlord580]

@@macthebest2001 The new HEOS update from few days ago is great.