Denon CEOL RCD-N12 Compact stereo receiver with built-in CD player, tuner, Bluetooth®, Apple AirPlay® 2, and HEOS streaming

Audio & Tuner Section
CD/USB/Bluetooth Playback
Network, HEOS, & AirPlay 2
App/Voice/Remote Control
Convenience Features

Audio & Tuner Section

Class D Stereo Amplifier: The Denon CEOL series RCD-N12 network CD receiver is equipped with a high-output class D amplifier rated at 65 watt x 2 channel (@1kHz, into 4Ω, with 0.7%THD). Full digital processing is used to perform all processes in the digital domain during playback of wired and wireless digital sources, eliminating external noise.

Premium DAC: The Denon RCD-N12 network CD received delivers high-fidelity sound with a premium 24-bit/192kHz DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that supports for the latest Hi-Res audio formats, including FLAC & DSD. .

Tone Control: The Denon RCD-N12 network CD receiver provides Bass (100Hz) & Treble (10kHz) control with an adjustment range of -10dB to +10dB). It also offer Left & Right Balance control. In addition, there is a SDB (Super Dynamic Bass) feature that can be turned on to emphasize bass around 100Hz up to +8dB. You can bypass the receiver's tone controls by selecting Source Direct for a purer sound that is closer to the original source recording.

Volume Limit: You can set the unit's maximum volume to 80, 85, 90, 95, or 100 (max). The volume cannot be increased above this setting. The unit's entire volume range is from 0 to 100.

HDMI ARC: HDMI ARC: The Denon CEOL series RCD-N12 is equipped with an HDMI ARC jack and is compatible with Audio Return Channel, allowing you to connect to your TV with just a single cable so you can enjoy your TV's audio through the Denon network CD receiver.

• The HDMI ARC jack supports 2ch stereo PCM audio up 24-bit/192kHz. The HDMI ARC jack does not support Dolby Digital, DTS, or other multichannel surround formats.
• The HDMI ARC jack does not support video and does not provide an on-screen menu or on-screen source information.

Optical Digital Input: In addition to HDMI ARC, the RCD-N12 is equipped with a single optical (toslink) digital audio input that supports 2ch stereo PCM audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. The optical digital input does not support Dolby Digital, DTS, or other multichannel surround formats.

Line-Level & Phono Inputs: The Denon RCD-N12 is also equipped with a stereo analog line-level input and a Phono MM input, allowing you to connect a line-level source device (such as a CD player or Tape) deck and a turntable that features a Phono MM cartridge.

Binding Post Speaker Terminals: The Denon RCD-N12 is equipped with a total of 4 binding post speaker output terminals that can be used to connect a pair of 4 to 16 ohm loudspeakers. The binding post terminals will accept bare wire (up to 12AWG), pin-connectors, and banana plugs (single or dual).

Analog Preouts: The Denon RCD-N12 is equipped with a stereo RCA line-level output for connecting an external power amplifier. It also features a mono-RCA subwoofer pre-out for connecting a powered subwoofer. The subwoofer pre-out is full-range, so you will need a powered sub with a built-in low pass crossover.

3.5mm Headphone Jack: There is a 3.5mm headphone jack on the front-panel of the RCD-N12 network CD receiver allowing you to connect a set of headphones and listen to your music privately. When headphones are plugged in, the unit's speaker outputs and preouts are muted. You can set the gain (High, Mid, Low) of the headphone amplifier in accordance with the impedance of your connected headphones.

AM/FM Tuner: The Denon network CD receiver features a built-in AM/FM tuner with 50 station auto-preset memory tuning. You can also set your presets manually. FM wire and AM loop antenna is included.

CD/USB/Bluetooth Playback

Disc Compatibility: The Denon CEOL series RCD-N12 features a built-in CD player with playback support for CD Audio discs, as well as CD-R and CD-RW discs with MP3/WMA music files (formatted in ISO9660 level1). The unit supports 5" (12cm) and 3" (8cm) discs. The unit can recognize up to 256 folders/512 files on one disc. In addition to basic playback & search functions (such as Play/Pause, Stop, Previous/Next Track, Fast Forward/Rewind, and Random/Repeat); the CD player offers direct track access and program playback (up to 25 tracks). The CD player can also be setup to automatically begin playback when a disc is loaded.

Front-Panel USB-A Port: The Denon RCD-N12 is equipped with a front-panel USB-A 2.0 port that allows you to enjoy a variety of music files from a USB mass storage class memory device; such as a USB thumbdrive or portable HDD (a portable hard disk drive will require an external power supply). Compatible USB storage devices must be formatted in FAT 16 or FAT32 (a FAT16 device can have up to 2GB of storage, while a FAT32 device can have up to 2TB of storage). The unit can recognize up to 500 folders/500 files. You can use the network CD receiver's remote control to navigate your stored music files on your connected USB memory device. Song/artist information will display the network CD receivers front-panel LCD. USB devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the network CD receiver's USB port (5V/1A); even in standby mode.

Built-in Bluetooth: The Denon RCD-N12 is equipped with built-in Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless communication between Bluetooth-enabled audio source devices and headphones. The RCD-N12 can act as a Bluetooth receiver in order to wirelessly stream music from an audio device, or a Bluetooth transmitter in order to wirelessly stream music to a set of BT-enabled headphones. The unit's Bluetooth wireless range is approximately 98.4'.

• Bluetooth Receiver Mode: In BT Receiver mode, 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, computer, or laptop) to the Denon RCD-N12. The receiver supports the Bluetooth SBC codec only. You will also be able to control basic playback functions (Play/Pause, FF/RW, Skip) using the receiver's remote control. Advanced music operation will still need to be handled from your Bluetooth-enable device. There is no song/artist information display on the network CD receiver or connected TV; continue to use your Bluetooth device's screen to view song/artist info. Up to eight Bluetooth source devices can be remembered by the RCD-N12, so family members as well as friends can enjoy their favorite tracks (only one device can be used at a time). The network CD receiver can even be setup to automatically re-connect with previously paired devices, as well as turn on automatically when you start streaming audio from a Bluetooth source device.
• Bluetooth Transmitter Mode: The Denon RCD-N12 can also act as a Bluetooth transmitter and stream its non-Bluetooth audio sources (HDMI ARC, Network, USB, Analog, Optical Digital, & AM/FM tuner) out to most any Bluetooth-enabled headphone set. You can even have the same source playing from the main speakers and a Bluetooth headphone simultaneously (with little noticeable delay). Volume control of your Bluetooth headphones will be controlled via the Bluetooth device and not the receiver. Up to eight headphones can be paired with the receiver, but only one set of headphones can be connected and used at a time.

Network, HEOS, & AirPlay 2

Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The Denon RCD-N12 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, your music library on your Apple iOS or Android device, as well as music content on your Windows PC or DLNA music server.

• Ethernet Jack: The Denon RCD-N12 network CD receiver 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 network CD receiver also offers built-in WiFi (IEEE 802.11ac; 2.4/5GHz) for a wireless network connection. WPS, WEP (64-/128-bit), WPA/2-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK/2 (AES), WPA3-SAE (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+).

TuneIn Internet Radio: The Denon RCD-N12 includes access to more than 100,000 free internet radio streams from all corners of the globe via the built-in TuneIn online music service. Simply select TuneIn from the network CD receiver's menu using the included remote and browse among the 100,000 stations neatly organized into popular categories and select a station that appeals to you.

Spotify Connect: If you subscribe to Spotify Premium and have the Spotify App on your Apple iOS or Android mobile device, you can stream Spotify to the Denon network audio player. Spotify is a digital music service that gives you on-demand access to one of the largest music libraries in the world. Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage, and share music with your friends. You can browse music by artist, album, track, or most popular; and create your own music library with customized playlists.

HEOS Music Apps: With built-in HEOS technology and the HEOS app (for Apple iOS and Android OS) on your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile device, you'll be able to stream a wide variety of online music services (fees may apply), plus the music library of your mobile device through the Denon network CD receiver.

• Online Music Services: Using the HEOS app, you'll be able to stream your favorite online music services like Amazon Music (including HD), Pandora, TIDAL, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM, Napster, TuneIn, & Spotify (some services will require a paid subscription, purchases, and/or other fees). The HEOS app on your Apple iOS or Android device will serve as the controller for these apps and provide song/artist information with Album Art. You can create a "Favorite" station list, so you can quickly access your favorite internet radio stations and online music channels.
• Mobile Device Streaming: Using the HEOS app on your Apple iOS or Android mobile device, you are able to stream your device's music library to the Denon network CD 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.

HEOS Wireless Multiroom Audio: Built-in HEOS technology enables the RCD-N12 to become part of the HEOS by Denon wireless multi-room audio eco-system, allowing you to stream and control all of your local and online music effortlessly from anywhere in your home with the HEOS App on your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile device over a wireless WiFi network connection. The HEOS system is a true multi-room audio system that automatically synchronizes audio playback between multiple HEOS devices so that your music (up to 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio) coming from different rooms is perfectly in sync and always sounds amazing. You can play the same audio source in every room or any combination of rooms you choose, including a different song in every room.

• Systems & Groups: The HEOS wireless multi-room sound system can support up to 32 HEOS speakers, receivers, players, amplifiers, and/or pre-amplifiers (all sold separately) on a single wireless network (IEEE 802.11 g/n; 2.4/5GHz). You can join or group up to eight individual HEOS devices into a group that function as if they were a single source. The HEOS eco-system is flexible enough where you can create up to 16 Groups (2 HEOS devices per Group). You can easily group 16 rooms together with Party Mode by simply using a "pinch" gesture.
• Compatible Sources: The following sources can be distributed through the HEOS multi-room audio system -
  • Built-In CD player and AM/FM Tuner
  • Analog & Digital audio inputs (including HDMI ARC, Optical, Line-Level, and Phono)
  • TuneIn Internet Radio & Spotify Connect
  • HEOS music apps (including Amazon, Pandora, Tidal, and more)
  • Windows PC & DLNA music servers
  • Bluetooth & USB audio (AirPlay 2 is not supported)
  • Music libraries stored on your Apple iOS or Android mobile device.

DLNA 1.5 Certified: The RCD-N12 is DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7/8/10 compliant for audio networking. This means it's easier for you to access and enjoy digital music stored on your Windows PC. The network CD receiver can wirelessly playback High-Res music content from your PC, while using the included remote control to browse your music library. The unit supports ID3-Tag (ver.2) and META tag information; so song title, artist name, and album name can be displayed on the unit's front-panel LCD. The Denon RCD-N12 supports the following audio formats, sampling frequencies, and bit rates via its wired network connection.

AirPlay 2: 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 network audio player and other compatible AirPlay 2 speakers throughout your home. 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 player. With AirPlay 2, also get to see song/artist information via the network audio player's front-panel LCD. You can choose to play audio in one room, play the same audio in grouped rooms, or play the same audio in every room (you can control and group directly from Apple's Music App and Home app on your Apple iOS device). 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 Denon network audio player.

Roon Tested: 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 receiver 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 receiver and other Roon enabled devices. Simply select the music you wish to play and the Denon receiver 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 receiver. 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.

App/Voice/Remote Control

HEOS App: You'll need to download the HEOS App (for Apple iOS and Android OS) onto your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile device to enjoy HEOS functionality through the RCD-N12 network CD receiver. 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 network CD receiver 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, network CD receivers, amplifiers, and/or pre-amplifiers 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 analog or digital audio inputs (including HDMI ARC); online music services like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Tidal, etc.; your music library on your Apple iOS or Android device; Windows PC or DLNA music server, and USB or Bluetooth audio. 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 Play" screen functions unique to the selected online music service or music library.

Alexa Compatible: HEOS and Amazon Alexa customers can now 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 and an Amazon Alexa device (such as the Echo or Echo Dot, sold separately). Your HEOS components and the Alex-enabled devices must be on the same network. You will 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. The HEOS Bar and HEOS AVR even support HDMI switching (1-4) through Alexa voice command.
• 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 (via firmware update): Ask your Google Home, 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 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.

IR Remote Control: The Denon CEOL series RCD-N12 comes with an IR remote control for complete wireless operation of the network CD receiver. You can also program your TV's IR remote to control basic playback functions of the unit (such as Power On/Off, Volume Up/Down, Mute, Optical 1/2 Input, and Analog Input.

Convenience Features

Compact, Durable Design: Ideal for apartments or minimalist spaces, Denon's CEOL series RCD-N12 network CD receiver packs massive sound into a compact design. Its built with durable materials and designed to last. A double layer, scratch-resistant top-panel maintains its quality for years to come.

• Front-Panel OLED: A front-panel OLED screen provides 3 lines of alphanumeric text for source identification and song/artist/album information (no album art). The display offers five brightness levels and three languages (English, French, and Spanish).
• Touch-Panel Controls: The RCD-N12 features a newly developed illuminated touch-sensitive control panel on top of the network CD receiver, allowing for intuitive and swift control.

Quick Select: On the RCD-N12's's front-panel and remote, you'll find three Quick Select buttons that let you store three of your favorite sources and/or streaming playlists for quicker and easier access..

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, and DSD music files via USB or DLNA.

Timers & Alarms: The Denon RCD-N12 offers a built-in Alarm Clock, Sleep Timer, and Auto Standby.

• Alarm Clock: The RCD-N12 features a clock display with alarm. You can set an alarm so audio from a set input source (CD, Tuner, Optical, Analog) can be played back at a specific time. You can set this alarm to happen only once or every day.
• Sleep Timer: You can have the unit's power automatically switched to "standby" once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for listening to music while going to sleep. The sleep timer can be set to up to 90 minutes in steps of 10 minutes.
• Auto Standby: The Denon RCD-N12 will automatically go into "standby" mode when there has been no audio signal and no operation for a specified period of time. You can set the Auto Standby time from 1 minute to 99 minutes.

Software Updates: Using the RCD-N12's network/internet connection, you can check for and update the latest firmware from the online Denon server. You can also set the receiver to automatically download the latest firmware and software updates when it is in standby mode. Visit Denon's Support Site for to check out the newest firmware and software updates.