Denon’s S series LEGEND! – DCD-S1 CD Player 30 years later - FLAGSHIP HIFI SERIES

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About this video:

In this debut episode of the FLAGSHIP HIFI SERIES, we return to one of the most revered high-end CD players of all time: the Denon DCD-S1. Released in 1994 at a price of 500,000 yen, this top-loading precision-built marvel remains one of the finest examples of digital audio ever created.

This isn’t just about nostalgia. This is a deep examination of what made this player so extraordinary—and why it still outperforms modern equipment, even after 30 years. I walk through the story, the sound, the insane engineering, and how the DCD-S1 became a symbol of the 1990s Japanese high-end arms race.

The DCD-S1 doesn’t just play CDs. It makes them sing.
And it reminds us why the pursuit of perfection still matters.

If you live in Denmark and own rare high-end vintage gear—whether Denon, Sony ES, Pioneer Elite, Accuphase, CEC, or others—and want to see it featured in a presentation like this, reach out. I’m building a library of forgotten flagships, and your piece of hi-fi history could be next.

Help support the mission and explore the Listening Sessions Library by joining us on Patreon. We dive deep into original vs. remastered CDs, uncompressed sources, speaker pairings, and the gear that makes music come alive.! Hit the linktree for more!

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CHAPTER INDEX:
(jump around, jump around, jump up, jump up - and get down!)

0:00 TODAYS FLAGSHIP!
0:27 The sense of occation
1:06 Statistics & floods of poo
1:49 CD still sets the bar
2:13 Unexpected CD Value for Audiophiles
3:10 the Denon DCD-S1
3:32 The japaneese flagship HIFI wars
3:49 Denon S series - a pinnacle
4:55 DCD-S1 construction
6:05 Rare on the used market
6:38 Next Level big brother
7:43 Dalily Use Experience
8:02 The Remote
8:22 Internal DAC!
8:34 Heroes and easter-eggs

The video contains original music written, produced, and beaten into sonic bliss by Marcus Hvidkær Stjernholm, AKA DJ iClap (AKA the artist formerly known as Marc Nash).

The Review Opener Theme & Original Review Outro Songs are written & produced by Starhelmet, AKA Starman, AKA Morten Stjernholm, unless stated otherwise.

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