The Denon Ceol N12 CD receiver introduces significant advancements, including an HDMI ARC input for seamless TV connectivity and a Phono input for vinyl players. In contrast to the N10 model, it has eliminated one optical input. The front panel features a minimalist design, dominated by a large, clear display. The primary controls of the system are touch buttons conveniently positioned on the top panel.
The Denon Ceol N12 features a disc transport tray prominently positioned at the center of its façade, complemented by a high-contrast three-line OELD display located beneath it. The front panel includes a power/standby button accompanied by an operating mode indicator and a tray opening button. Additional controls, such as the source selector, volume adjustment, joystick for menu navigation, and playback controls, are situated on the upper acrylic panel. A tag for NFC pairing with Bluetooth devices is also present. Furthermore, the front panel is equipped with a built-in USB port that allows for the charging of iPod/iPhone devices even while in standby mode, along with a mini-jack for headphone connectivity. The Denon Ceol N12 is also supplied with a remote control.
Denon Ceol N12 features an extensive array of integrated signal sources. It includes a CD player that offers rapid disc loading and operates with minimal noise, alongside a high-quality FM/AM tuner. This is just a portion of the capabilities of this model, with many features focusing on its network functionality. The Denon Ceol N12 allows for music file playback from various devices through Ethernet or Wi-Fi connections, as well as access to multiple online services. It can be integrated into the HEOS multiroom system wirelessly and can connect directly to devices that support AirPlay or AirPlay 2. The HDMI input is equipped with an ARC audio return channel, enhancing convenience when linking to a television. Additionally, it includes an MM phono preamp and offers Bluetooth connectivity along with a USB input for portable drives.
The Denon Ceol N12 is compatible with HEOS technology, enabling the creation of a wireless multi-room setup that includes various HEOS-supported components, notably specialized wireless speaker systems. Additionally, a dedicated application facilitates control over the receiver, allowing users to assign specific content playback to different groups of HEOS devices. This functionality enables the option to play distinct music tracks in separate rooms or to synchronize music playback across all rooms simultaneously. Furthermore, it supports access to online services such as Spotify Connect, Tidal, Deezer, SoundCloud, Napster, and TuneIn.
The system features tone control for both low and high frequency ranges, along with one analog input and two optical inputs. An external active subwoofer can be connected to the Denon Ceol N12 to enhance bass performance. For headphone users, a dedicated output is conveniently located on the front panel of the central unit. The built-in amplifiers of the Denon Ceol N12 deliver an output power of 60 W per channel, providing ample power to effectively drive small speaker systems.
Denon Ceol N12 specifications:
- Supported Disc Formats: CD-DA, CD-R/RW, and MP3/WMA files recorded on them
- Amplifier Power: 2 x 60 W, class D
- Frequency Correction Function: Optimizes the frequency response of the system for standard speakers
- DAC Resolution: 24 bit/192 kHz
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 86 dB
- Harmonic Distortion Coefficient: 0.1% (1 kHz, 5 W, 4 Ohm)
- Input Sensitivity/Impedance (Linear Input): 200 mV/22 kOhm
- Bass Enhancement System: SDB (Super Dynamic Bass): +8 dB (100 Hz)
- Treble Tone Control: ±10 dB at 10 kHz
- Low-Frequency Tone Control: ±10 dB at 100 Hz
- AM Tuner Frequency Range: 522 – 1611 kHz
- FM Tuner Frequency Range: 87.5 – 108 MHz
- RDS and Radio Text Support
- Number of Presets: 30
- DLNA Protocol Support: v1.5
- Supported File Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC (24 bit/192 kHz), WAV (24 bit/192 kHz), AIFF (24 bit/192 kHz), ALAC (24 bit/96 kHz)
- Display: Three-line OLED display with wide viewing angles
- Clock/Alarm/Sleep Timer Functions
- Built-in Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n module
- AirPlay 2 Function
- Bluetooth Support
- Inputs: Line RCA, 1 optical, HDMI ARC, USB port, Phono, LAN
- Outputs: RCA for subwoofer, 3.5 mm for headphones
- Speaker Outputs: 2 pairs of screw terminals
- Supported Internet Music Services: Spotify Connect, Tidal, Deezer, SoundCloud, Napster, TuneIn
- Gapless Playback: Supported for WAV, FLAC, ALAC, and AIFF formats
- Power Consumption: 55 W (standby mode: 0.4 W)
- Remote Control: RC-1199
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 280 x 102 x 305 mm
- Weight of CD Receiver: 3.3 kg
Price: 649,00 USD
Marcus: What’s the point of a review without giving a price guide?
Hi Ian, price is approx $649.