It takes the warm, reliable Denon analog sound and marries it to the convenience of digital streaming. If you can live without the latest app integrations, this box will sit quietly on your shelf for the next decade, streaming high-quality music to your speakers while ignoring the planned obsolescence of the smart speaker era.
The primary appeal of the Denon DNP-720AE lies in its comprehensive connectivity options, which were somewhat forward-thinking at the time of its release. For the traditional audiophile, the player includes high-quality digital outputs (coaxial and optical), allowing it to act as a transport for an external DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter). However, its true value proposition is found in its ability to integrate into a home network via Ethernet. By connecting to the internet, the unit unlocks access to thousands of internet radio stations and the popular streaming service Spotify Connect. This functionality transforms a static stereo system into a dynamic entertainment hub, capable of accessing the world's music catalogs with a few taps on a smartphone or tablet via the Denon Remote App. denon dnp-720ae