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Densen Audio Technologies is the culmination of a life long passion for music and hifi. Allready when our Head Honcho Thomas Sillesen was 13 years old he made his first amplifier. Turning 18 Thomas started working parttime at an audioshow, while attending high school.

During his youth, he continued his passion, and while at business school Thomas started importing and distributing audio in Denmark. This was not succesfull, as it was cool business and not made with the heart.

Thomas took the consequence, and stopped importing hifi, and founded Densen in order to make hifi equipment completely without compromise ! This was done while still in business school, where Thomas finished with a M.Sc. (B.A. & Ec.) in Quality Control and Quality Management (as the first dane ever). That the Densen products are really made with no compromise in order to meet Thomas´ high standards are obvious, as Densen is the only company that offer a lifelong warranty for the first owner. A warranty that obviously puts high demands on the company to make perfect and lasting products.

Another example that proves that Densen is really made for Thomas, instead of the classic business approach where a company targets the market, is the curiosity that the volumecontrol are placed on the left side of the cabinets, which is done because Thomas is lefthanded !

So in that respect we do not make products the way the marked would like us to make them. We make them the way Thomas would like them to be. This way the products have soul and personality. Thomas also has a clear vision of how the products should sound.

The passion for music and hifi combined with the nearly insane focus on quality has made Densen a worldwide success owned by true musiclovers who share Thomas´ passion for audio products which not only grabs the listeners attention, but actually engage the listener in a way so time and place are often forgotten.
The Densen products shown on our website are only a small selection of what's available, if you are interested in a Densen product other than those shown on our website: Mail Us
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Densen B-410

 

 

 

 
Densen B-410 - cd-player
The all new B-410 is the new entry level CD-player from Densen. It is the first in a strong line of new CD Players. Densens B-400+ and B-400XS has over the years established a strong following among audiophiles due to their highly engaging musicality. The task for the Densen development team has been to not only replicate the qualities of the B-400+ and B-400XS, but to make a new generation of CD Players that surpasses the old players in every aspect. During the coming months Densen will introduce 3 new CD players. The first is the B-410.

The B-410 is the successor to the B-400+, and even though it surpasses the B-400+ in all aspects, it is actually a less costly CD player than the B-400+. The reduced price has been reached by using more sophisticated production methods, by making an more effective design in all parts of the player. The design of the B-410 started when the B-400+ was launched. During the lengthy development phase, a completely new atapi controller was made for control of the CD Drive. Using Densens own software, the controller not only controls the drive, it also controls the complete user interface with remote, and display. The display now matches Densens B-110, B-150, B-250 amplifiers.

The CD Drive is modified at the Densen factory with a clockcontroller that allows the motherboard to control the system clock, to avoid jitter by using same clock in both sending and receiving end of the datastream. The powersupply of the B-410 uses a large custommade toroid transformer, which has 4 individual outputs, so the B-410 uses 4 individual powersupplies. The B-410 contains 4 custommade capacitors each of 10.000uF giving a total storage capacity of 40.000uF which would not be out of place in a poweramplifier, but which in a CD player is exceptional.

The DAC and analogue board is separated from the main CPU board, and can be upgraded as technology is progressing. Allready from the beginning the B-410 can be upgraded to the forthcoming B-420 and B-440 players when these are introduced.
The DAC is a 24 bit type which is mounted under a shielded box, to avoid digital interference on the analogue stages. Naturally the B-410 can have the absolute phase of the signal inverted, so even recordings with wrong phase can be played correct so even recordings with wrong phase can be played correct. The analogue stage uses Densen’s unique non feedback class A topology. It is further perfected from the earlier designs, and are one of the key elements that secures the extreme high sound quality of the B-410.

Soundwise the B-410 is the result of Densen headhoncho Thomas Sillesens desire to make a CD Player that not only surpasses the excisting Densen models, but a CD player that will be a benchmark for what can be expected from CD players not only at the pricepoint of the B-410, but also at pricepoints much higher. The B-410 is transparent, dynamic, precise, engaging, musically correct, with a precise soundstage, and the ability to create a sound so good you forget you are “just” listening to a CD Player. The B-410 has double outputs, BNC digital output and Densen’s own Digital output format which allows for easy upgrade to separate DAC and Transport, if Densen decides to launch a separate DAC. The digital outputs can be switched off. It also has DenLink for easy communication between Densen products and for use in multiroom systems.
Specifications:

Finishes available:

Black or Silver

 

12 months limited SSA warranty

Price incl. VAT (excl. shipping costs) € 1479,-

 

Densen website: http://www.densen.dk
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Densen B-420

 

 

 

 
Densen B-420 - cd-player
The first in a new line of Densen CD Players, it has become an emidiate success, and are now followed by a big brother, the Densen B-420. The B-420 may look as the naturally progression of the award winning Densen B-400+ at least pricewise, but actually is more of a successor to the significantly more expensive Densen B-400XS.

The B-420 is in all aspects optimised for perfect performance. The signal comes from the heavily modified CD transport, with external clock control to avoid jitter by using same clock in both sending and receiving end of the datastream. Passes trough the advanced pcb layout to the DAC, and further on through the analogue stage which uses Densen’s unique non feedback class A topology. It is further perfected from the earlier designs, and are one of the key elements that secures the extreme high sound quality of the B-420. The Densen design team has focused totally on creating a CD player that not only sets new standards for the price range, but actually plays music in a way that allows the listener to really dig into the music.

In the B-420 is not only the digital and analogue stages optimized to perfection, but also the powersupply. Being the heart of all audio, the powersupply in the B-420 is comparable to many poweramplifiers with a 300 VA transformer, 40.000 uF storage capacity, and no less than 8 individual regulators and 4 bridges. Naturally this means that all digital stages, analogue stages, and microprocessors and display have individual supplies, to avoid interference, and allow all stages to work perfectly. The microprocessor contains Densens own control software, that controls both CD drive and all functionality including display, link and remote. The CD drive is modified with external clockcontroller. The analogue stages are based on Densens famed 6 watt class A amplifier stage, with no negative feed back (neither global or local), which here is obvious used in a version without 6 watts output.

The B-420 uses the best components throughout the design, such as custommade capacitors, Vishay metalfilm resistors, goldplated RCA’s with direct connection to the printed circuit board. And high quality film capacitors. The B-420 is available in either albino finish with chrome pushbottons, or black with either chrome or gold pushbottons. The display is the same dotmatrix used on Densens B-110, B-150 and B-250 amplifiers.
The DAC and analogue board is separated from the main CPU board, and can be upgraded as technology is progressing. Allready from the beginning the B-420 can be upgraded to the forthcoming B-440 players when this is introduced. Also owners of the smaller B-410 can get their B-410 upgraded to the B-420. The pricing of this being the pricedifference + a modest amount for labour.

The DAC is a 24 bit type which is mounted under a shielded box, to avoid digital interference on the analogue stages. Using the Gizmo remote in the listening position the B-420 can have the absolute phase of the signal inverted, so even recordings with wrong phase can be played correct. Soundwise the B-420 is the result of Densen headhoncho Thomas Sillesens desire to make a CD Player that not only surpasses the current Densen models, but a CD player that will be a benchmark for what can be expected from CD players not only at the pricepoint of the B-420, but also at pricepoints much higher. The B-420 is transparent, dynamic, precise, engaging, musically correct, with a precise soundstage, and the ability to create a sound so good you forget you are “just” listening to a CD Player.

The B-420 has double goldplated RCA outputs, BNC digital output and Densen’s own Digital output format which allows for easy upgrade to separate DAC and Transport, if Densen decides to launch a separate DAC. The digital outputs can be switched off. It also has DenLink for easy communication between Densen products and for use in multiroom systems.
Specifications:

Finishes available:

Black or Silver

 

12 months limited SSA warranty

Price incl. VAT (excl. shipping costs) € 2199,-

 

Densen website: http://www.densen.dk
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Densen B-440

 

 

 

 
Densen B-440 - cd-player
The B-440 may look as the naturally progression of the award winning Densen B-400XS at least pricewise, but actually is more of than a successor, and pushes the quality of CD Playback significantly. The B-440 is in all aspects optimised for perfect performance. The signal comes from the heavily modified CD transport, with external clock control to avoid jitter by using same clock in both sending and receiving end of the datastream. Passes trough the advanced pcb layout to the DAC, and further on through the analogue stage which uses Densen’s unique non feedback class A topology. It is further perfected from the earlier designs, and are one of the key elements that secures the extreme high sound quality of the B-440.

The DAC circuit is completely new board, using several unique techniques and details.
The Densen design team has focused totally on creating a CD player that not only sets new standards for the price range, but actually plays music in a way that allows the listener to really dig into the music. In the B-440 is not only the digital and analogue stages optimized to perfection, but also the powersupply. Being the heart of all audio, the powersupply in the B-440 is comparable to many poweramplifiers with a 300 VA transformer, 40.000 uF storage capacity, and no less than 8 individual regulators and 4 bridges. Naturally this means that all digital stages, analogue stages, and microprocessors and display have individual supplies, to avoid interference, and allow all stages to work perfectly.

The microprocessor contains Densens own control software, that controls both CD drive and all functionality including display, link and remote. The CD drive is modified with external clockcontroller. The analogue stages are based on Densens famed 6 watt class A amplifier stage, with no negative feed back (neither global or local), which here is obvious used in a version without 6 watts output. The B-440 uses the best components throughout the design, such as custommade capacitors, Vishay metalfilm resistors, goldplated RCA’s with direct connection to the printed circuit board. And high quality film capacitors.

The B-440 is available in either albino finish with chrome pushbottons, or black with either chrome or gold pushbottons. The display is the same dotmatrix used on Densens B-110, B-130, B-150 and B-250 amplifiers. The DAC and analogue board is separated from the main CPU board, contains DACs which are encapsulated for best performance, an advanced class A non feedback analogue stage, and shunt regulators in the powersupply-

The DAC is a 24 bit type which is mounted under a shielded box, to avoid digital interference on the analogue stages. Using the Gizmo remote in the listening position the B-440 can have the absolute phase of the signal inverted, so even recordings with wrong phase can be played correct. To optimise the PCB layout, the B-440 uses a 4 layer PCB, where powersupply and ground has their own layer. This allows making these planes extremely precise in the distribution of power to the delicate circuits.

Soundwise the B-440 is the result of Densen headhoncho Thomas Sillesens desire to make a CD Player that not only surpasses the current Densen models, but a CD player that will be a benchmark for what can be expected from CD players not only at the pricepoint of the B-440, but also at pricepoints much higher. The B-440 is transparent, dynamic, precise, engaging, musically correct, with a precise soundstage, and the ability to create a sound so good you forget you are “just” listening to a CD Player.

The B-440 has double goldplated RCA outputs, BNC digital output and Densen’s own Digital output format which allows for easy upgrade to separate DAC and Transport, if Densen decides to launch a separate DAC. The digital outputs can be switched off. It also has DenLink for easy communication between Densen products and for use in multiroom systems.
Specifications:

Finishes available:

Black or Silver

 

12 months limited SSA warranty

Price incl. VAT (excl. shipping costs) € 3479,-

 

Densen website: http://www.densen.dk
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