Audio Section
Network & HEOS Audio
USB/Bluetooth/AirPlay Integration
Remote, App, & Voice Control
Convenience Features

Audio Section

High-Grade Audio Components: The Denon DNP-2000NE network audio preamplifier offers impeccable sound engineering with carefully selected and rigorously tested high-grade audio components. The DNP-200NE's analog and digital circuit boards are isolated from each other to provide purer playback sound, while an independent power line from the transformer protects the analog circuit from interference and noise. The network audio preamplifier's chassis is made of steel with a double-layer bottom plate, while the front-panel is constructed of aluminum. The rotary knob and buttons on the front-panel are also made of aluminum.

Quad DAC Configuration with Master Clock: The Denon DNP-2000NE employs four ES9018K2M Sabre32 Reference DACs (digital-to-analog converters) for outstanding sound reproduction. Using a quad DAC (digital-to-analog converter) configuration enables an improved, more powerful spatial expression of the soundstage, decreasing the low noise level and total harmonic distortion. A high-quality master clock ensure the DNP-2000NE's digital audio circuitry performs at its maximum potential, further enhancing sound accuracy and audio performance

Ultra AL32 Processing Plus: Denon's Ultra AL32 Processing Plus restores information that was lost during digital recording for a better audio experience. This unique data interpolation algorithm converts 16-bit audio signals to 32-bit and up-samples 44.1kHz sampling signals 16x to achieve smoother recreation of sound waves. Data interpolation is also used, predicting interpolation points from a large number of surrounding points to provide audio as close as possible to the original sound. This elaborate restoration of data lost during digital recording achieves fine, distortion-free rendering, accurate sound localizing, rich bass and recreation that is faithful to the original sound.

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel): The Denon DNP-2000NE network audio preamplifier offers a HDMI ARC jack for a simple, single-cable connection to your TV's HDMI ARC or eARC input. The DNP-2000NE's HDMI ARC jack also allows direct volume control from your television's remote control via HDMI-CEC (consumer electronic control). The HDMI ARC jack of the DNP-2000NE only supports 2ch PCM audio up to 24-bit/192kHz (it does not support Dolby Digital, DTS, or other multichannel surround formats).

Digital Audio Inputs/Outputs: The Denon DNP-2000NE outfitted with two optical (toslink) digital inputs and one coaxial (SPDIF) digital input for connecting your existing digital audio source components. The optical and coaxial digital inputs support 2ch PCM audio files up to 24-bit/192kHz (the optical/coaxial digital inputs do not support Dolby Digital, DTS, or other multichannel surround formats. The DNP-2000NE is also equipped with one optical (toslink) digital output and one coaxial (SPDIF) digital output. These digital outputs allow you to bypass the unit's internal DAC, if you have a higher quality external DAC or receiver/integrated amplifier with higher-quality DAC built-in.

Fixed & Variable Analog Outputs: The DNP-2000NE network audio preamplifier is outfitted with Fixed & Variable analog stereo RCA outputs. These Fixed & Variable stereo RCA outputs are used to connect directly to an AV or stereo receiver, powered or active speakers, and integrated or power amplifiers.

1/4" Headphone Jack: The Denon DNP-2000NE is equipped with a front-panel 1/4" headphone jack to connect your headphones for a more personal listening experience. This unit has a headphone gain control function with three levels (High/Mid/Low) that can be switched according to the characteristics of the connected headphones.

Network & HEOS Audio

Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The Denon DNP-2000NE offers a wired or wireless network connection. Either network connection gives the receiver access to HEOS music apps (like Pandora, Amazon,and Tidal), TuneIn Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, as well as music content on your Windows PC or DLNA music server.

• Ethernet Jack: The Denon DNP-2000NE network audio preamplifier is outfitted with a RJ-45 Ethernet (LAN) port to make a wired connection from the receiver to your home network.
• Built-in WiFi: The unit also offers built-in 2.4GHZ+5GHZ dual-band WiFi (802.11ac) for a wireless network connection. WPS, WEP (64-/128-bit), WPA/2-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK/2 (AES) security protection is supported. Wireless network setup can be done via WPS button, Access Point Scan, Manual Setting, PIN Code, or even through your Apple iOS device (7.0+).

Online Music & Internet Radio: You'll be able to stream your favorite online music services like Amazon Music, Deezer, Pandora, Tidal; as well as access internet radio content from SiriusXM, iHeart Radio, & TuneIn; plus have support for Spotify Connect & Qobuz Connect. These online music services, internet radio, and connect apps can be played back on a single HEOS device or distributed to other HEOS products connected to your home network. Paid subscriptions & fees will apply to access these select online music services, internet radio, and connected apps.

• Online Music Services: Compatible online music services include Amazon Music HD, Deezer, Pandora, & Tidal. The HEOS app on your Apple iOS or Android device will serve as the controller for these select online music services, while also providing song/artist/album information with Album Art. You can create a "Favorite" list within the HEOS app, so you can quickly access your favorite online music playlists.
• Internet Radio: Compatible internet radios include SiriusXM, iHeart Radio, & TuneIn. The HEOS app on your Apple iOS or Android device will serve as the controller for these select internet radio services and provide song/artist/album information with Album Art. You can create a "Favorite" list within the HEOS app to quickly access your favorite internet radio stations.
• Connect Apps: With support for Spotify Connect & Qobuz Connect, you'll be able to stream content directly from the Spotify or Qobuz app on your compatible device to the HEOS system. Spotify offers access to one of the largest online music libraries, while Qobuz provides lossless/CD & Hi-Res audio content (up to 24-bit/192kHz).

Mobile Device Streaming: Using the HEOS app on your Apple iOS or Android device, you are able to stream your mobile device's stored music library to the Denon receiver. You'll be able to browse your music library by Artist, Album, Genre, and Song; control music playback functions like Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track; and view song/artist info with Album Art from the app on your compatible mobile device. You can even type in an artist name or song title to find music in your mobile device's library. Your device's music library can be distributed to other HEOS products connected to your home network.

• Playlists: You can save the Now Playing queue as a HEOS Playlist that you can recall later. The new playlist will be available from the Playlists button on the Music tab on the HEOS controller app.
• Music Sharing: The HEOS App also has a feature called "Music Sharing" which can share the local music stored on your mobile device to other HEOS app users on your home network. The name of the mobile device you are sharing from will appear as a new Local Music source allowing other HEOS controller apps to browse and play music on your device from their device.

Multi-Room Configuration: Combing the Denon DNP-2000NE with other HEOS wireless music amplifiers and speakers (sold separately), you can configure a true wireless multi-room sound system in your home. You can play the same song in every room or any combination of rooms you choose, including a different song in every room. The HEOS wireless audio system automatically synchronizes audio playback between multiple speakers so that the audio coming from different rooms is perfectly in sync with great sound.

• Sources: Online music services, DLNA content, Bluetooth audio, USB audio, Apple iOS/Android device's music library, and the Analog/Digital/HDMI inputs can be distributed to multiple HEOS products for multiroom/multi-source playback.
• Systems: The HEOS wireless multi-room sound system can support up to 32 HEOS music amplifiers, preamplifier, and/or speakers (sold separately) on a single wireless network.
• Groups: You can join or group up to eight individual speakers or amplifiers into a group of speakers that function as if they were a single speaker. The HEOS App is also flexible enough where you can create up to 16 Groups (2 speakers/players/amplifiers per Group).
• Party Mode: You can easily group eight rooms together into Party Mode by using a "pinch" gesture.

DLNA 1.5 Certified: The Denon DNP-2000NE is DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7/8/10/11 compliant. This allows you to wirelessly stream a variety of high-resolution and compressed music files stored on your network connected Windows PC or DLNA-certified NAS drives to the Denon DNP-2000NE. From the HEOS app on your Apple iOS or Android device you can browse music files, control playback and view song/artist information with album art. DLNA music content can be distributed to other HEOS products connected to your home network.

Roon Ready: Roon is a feature rich music library and playback application that compiles all the music files available to your network and makes them easily available to play on the Denon network preamplifier and any other Roon enabled audio devices. Roon manages digital music files (including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, and DSD) collected on hard drives and networked storage devices. It can also integrate your iTunes library, and optionally merge with the Tidal and Qobuz music streaming services. Roon software can be installed on your Windows or Mac computer, while a Roon Remote app is available for Apple iOS and Android OS. When you access the Roon software or remote app, it will display your complete audio library together with its metadata and artwork along with the available Denon player and other Roon enabled devices. Simply select the music you wish to play and the Denon preamp or Roon device in which you want to hear it on.

• To use Roon you will need a Roon Core running on the same network as the Denon player. The Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS, or component (like Nucleus or ROCK - sold separately), located on the network within your home.
• Make sure your Denon product has the latest firmware/software update installed.

USB/Bluetooth/AirPlay Integration

Front-Panel USB-A Port: The DNP-2000NE is outfitted with a rear-panel USB-A 2.0 port that allows you to enjoy a variety of high-resolution and compressed music files from a USB MSC (mass storage class) device, such as a USB thumbdrive or HDD. Many HDDs (hard disk drives) will require a separate AC power connection. The unit can recognize up to 500 folders and 5000 files on a compatible USB MSC device. You'll be able to control your USB MSC device's music and view song/artist/album info from the HEOS app on your Apple iOS or Android device. USB portable audio devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the speaker's USB port (5V/1A); even in standby mode.

USB-B Asynchronous Input: The DNP-2000NE is equipped with a rear-panel USB-B asynchronous input for direct connection to a Windows PC or Mac computer. The USB-B input is compatible with PCM music files (up to 32-bit/384kHz) and DSD music files (up to 11.2MHz). The asynchronous USB-B input bypasses the low quality sound-card of your computer and utilizes the quad DAC configuration inside the DNP-2000NE, along with the master clock to reproduce the best sound from your digital music library on your computer.

• Computer Requirements: Windows (10 or 11) / MacOS (12 or 13) *Before connecting the DNP-2000NE to your Windows PC, install the dedicated USB driver software from Denon website onto your computer (Mac computers will not require the installation of this USB driver).
• Supported Audio Formats: 2Ch Linear PCM (44.1, 48, 8.2, 96. 176.4, 192, 352.8, or 384kHz [16-/24-/32-bit]) / 2Ch DSD (2.8, 5.6, or 11.2MHz [1-bit]) *Windows Player software supporting the Audio Stream Input Output (ASIO) driver is required to play files with a sampling frequency of 352.8/384kHz without down-sampling (check your player software before playing files with the ASIO driver).

Built-in Bluetooth: The Denon DNP-2000NE features built-in Bluetooth 5.0 with a 98.4' wireless range for music streaming (A2DP 1.2) and control (AVRCP 1.5). You'll be able to wirelessly connect to smartphones (including iPhone & Android), tablets (including iPad & Android), laptops (including Microsoft Surface & Macbook), computers (including Windows PC & Mac), and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Up to eight Bluetooth devices can be paired and remembered by the DNP-2000NE, but only one device can be connected and used at a time.

• Wireless Music Streaming: You'll be able to wirelessly stream stored music, music apps, and other audio content from your Bluetooth-enabled source device (such as your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer) to the Denon network audio preamplifier. The DNP-2000NE supports the Bluetooth SBC codec only.
• Wireless Music Control: You will also be able to control basic playback functions (Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track) using the included IR remote. Advanced music operation will still need to be handled from your Bluetooth-enable device. There is no song/artist/album information display on the unit. Continue to use your Bluetooth device's screen to view song/artist/album info.

AirPlay 2 with Siri: AirPlay 2 is an advanced and easy-to-use wireless multiroom audio platform for iTunes, Apple Music, and other compatible Apple iOS apps. With AirPlay 2 you can play any sound from your Apple iOS device (running iOS 11.4 or later) or Mac computer (running OS X 10.13.2) on the Denon DNP-2000NE and other compatible AirPlay 2 components throughout your home. You can choose to play audio in one room, play the same audio in grouped rooms, or play the same audio in every room. If you are an Apple Music subscriber, you can even play different music in different rooms (you can control and group directly from Apple's Music App and Home app on your Apple iOS device). You will also be able to ask Siri-enabled devices (like your Apple iPhone, iPad, or Watch) to control playback of your Apple Music on the Denon network audio preamplifier. You can even watch videos and movies from YouTube and Netflix on your compatible Apple iOS device or Mac computer with perfectly synced audio on the DNP-2000NE.

Remote, App, & Voice Control

IR Remote: The Denon DNP-2000NE includes an ergonomic IR (infrared) remote control for wireless operation of the network audio preamplifier and its various audio sources. There is also a 3.5mm IR control jack used to connect a Denon amplifier or CD player with a remote control jack.

HEOS App: You'll need to download the HEOS App (for Apple iOS 12.0+ and Android OS 5.0+) onto your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile device to enjoy HEOS functionality through the DNP-2000NE. Using your compatible mobile device and the HEOS app, you can setup, browse, explore, and control HEOS system right in the palm of your hand, from anywhere in your home. Your compatible Apple iOS or Android device must be connected to the same home wireless (WiFi) network as the DNP-2000NE and your entire HEOS system. The HEOS app consists of 4 control screens.

• Settings: The "Settings" screen enables you to connect one or more HEOS speakers, receivers, amplifiers, and/or preamplifier to your home's wireless network.
• Rooms: From the app on your Apple iOS or Android device, you can select which rooms you want playing. You can play the same music in multiple rooms by grouping rooms together, or you can listen to a different source in each room.
• Music/Sources: You can select what music and which source you want to listen to from the app. Choose from online music services like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Tidal, etc.; your music library on your Apple iOS or Android device, Windows PC/DLNA server, or USB thumbdrive; analog, digital, and HDMI inputs; as well as Bluetooth. You can also select music from Playlists you've created, Favorites you've saved, and your recent listening History.
• Now Playing: The "Now Playing" screen displays song, artist, and album information; along with Album Art. You also get basic playback controls like Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track, plus Volume controls Up/Down and Mute. In addition the "Now Playing" screen functions unique to the selected online music service or music library.

Alexa Compatible: HEOS and Amazon Alexa customers can enjoy the convenience of Alexa voice control plus high-quality wireless home audio. In addition to controlling your HEOS components with the HEOS app on your mobile device or tablet, you can now control them with Amazon Alexa voice technology using an Alexa-enabled smart speaker (sold separately). Your HEOS components and the Alexa-enabled speaker(s) must be on the same network. You will also need to download the Alexa app (for Apple iOS or Android OS) onto your compatible Apple iOS or Android device. Voice control features include -

• Alexa voice commands include Volume (up/down, specific volume number, & mute); Playback (Play, Pause, Stop, Next, Previous, Resume); and Power on/off.
• You can group your HEOS-enabled devices using the HEOS app with an Alexa-friendly name. Once they are grouped, Alexa voice commands will control the group as a whole. If you want to play audio content from only one HEOS-enabled device in the group, you must ungroup the device within the HEOS app.
• You are able use voice commands to search for songs, albums and artists and even podcasts and internet stations from HEOS & Alexa compatible music apps - like Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Spotify Connect, & SiriusXM.

Google Assistant Support: Ask your Google Home smart speaker, the Google app (for Apple iOS and Android OS), or other devices with Google Assistant built-in to control HEOS content across your listening environment. Once you start music in the HEOS app, you can ask the Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip tracks, and more. Once you have grouped your HEOS-enabled devices using the HEOS app, you can use the Google Assistant and voice commands to control a group of HEOS devices as a whole. Make sure the unit has the latest HEOS software and firmware update installed.

• A future firmware update (no ETA) will allow you to use the Google Assistant and your voice to queue up music services, power on/off devices, switch inputs and more.
• Click here for more info on Google Assistant for HEOS.

Josh.ai Smart Home Voice Automation: An elevated voice agent for the high-end smart home, Josh.ai offers flexible voice control for nearly any aspect of your day-to-day experience and entertainment environment. Use voice commands to control the Denon DNP-2000NE, online music services, thermostat, lights, home appliances, and more. Josh.ai requires additional specialized hardware that is sold and installed by custom integrators. The Josh.ai Home Intelligence app (for Apple iOS 15.0+ or Android OS 8.0+ device) is designed to give you complete system control once installed.

Convenience Features

Favorites: The Favorite function allows you to register your favorite stations and files in the Favorite List in advance so that you can call and listen to the stations or files right away. The content that you can register and recall are Internet radio stations, online music services, DLNA music servers, and USB. You can register up to 50 items in the Favorite List.

Gapless Playback: Many live and classical albums have no gaps in the music. Gapless playback ensures that there are no pauses between audio files. This provides playback with no interruptions, the way it was meant to be heard. Compatible with FLAC, WAV, ALAC, and DSD music files via USB or DLNA.

Front-Panel Display Dimmer: The Denon network audio preamplifier features 4 display settings for the front-panel LCD window; 100%, 70%, 40%, and Off. You can set the front-panel LCD to display English, French, or Spanish text.

Sleep Timer: This function allows you to automatically set the power to standby after a predetermined amount of time has passed; set the sleep timer up to 90 minutes in 10 minute increments.

Auto-Standby: If there is no input signal or operation for 1 to 99 minutes, the Denon network audio preamplifier will automatically go into Standby mode.

Software & Firmware Updates: Using the player's network/internet connection, you can check for and update the latest firmware from the online Denon server. You can also set the unit to automatically download the latest firmware and software updates when it is in standby mode.