New model information

DP-A100

Direct Drive Turntable

Special edition of direct drive turntable celebrating our 100th anniversary
A History Like No Other. The history of Denon turntables commenced in 1910 with the production of Japans first gramophone and peaked in 1939 when Denon developed a disc recorder for NHK. Denon turntables were used not only by general users but by many radio stations professionals as well. In 1970, Denon developed its own high-torque AC motor for low speeds where speed was controlled by highly precise detection of magnetic pulses recorded around the perimeter of the platter. Denon incorporated this epoch-making servo technology in its development of the direct-drive turntable whose high performance and reliability represented a clear break from conventional idler and belt drive products, and earned Denon a solid position as the brand for players used at radio stations. In the following year, the turntable was adapted for consumer use, and Denon, which continued to produce direct-drive players, became an unforgettable brand of analog players among audio enthusiasts. The DP-A100 player is being released as a Denon anniversary model with the same high-performance Denon direct-drive turntable technology that has delivered cogging-free, high-precision rotation for 40 years. Equipped with the DL-A100 cartridge, the DP-A100 is capable of masterfully reproducing the energy and beauty of analog discs. The Signatures of Quality. The DP-A100 features the 100th anniversary logo badge, and comes with a 5-year warranty and a signed certificate of authenticity from the chief production engineer who hand crafted the product. Also included is the DL-A100 cartridge and a beautiful Denon brand book that explores the history of one of the leading names in the audio-visual field.
Special Edition 100th Anniversary Series

High quality audio

Natural wood cabinet with dark-brown finish
The DP-A100s beautiful cabinet has been made with sliced veneer of natural wood and given a multi-coat finish similar to lacquer to produce a deep glossy lustre.

Large insulators

Large insulators have been installed on the DP-A100 to achieve ideal damping characteristics against external vibration.
Included DL-A100 MC stereo cartridge Large platter for stable rotation
The DP-A100 has a large die-cast aluminium platter with a diameter of 331mm. Silicone rubber, a deadening material, has been applied over the entire reverse side to minimise vibration and suppress howling.
Quartz lock servo and direct drive, to support stable rotation
The DP-A100 uses a quartz lock servo that controls rotation frequency by detecting pulses of light passing through a slit inside the motor. This quartz lock servo and direct drive motor work together to ensure high-precision rotation.
Highly sensitive universal tone arm
The DP-A100s tone arm is mounted on a large aluminium die-cast base whose height can be adjusted in a range of 6mm. When this tone arm is used with the machined aluminium head shell that comes with the DP-A100, unwanted vibration is absorbed and the cartridge can perform at its maximum capacity.
Main Specifications DP-A100
Turntable section Driving system Speed Wow & flutter Starting time Turntable Motor Speed control system Load characteristics Speed deviation Tone arm section Arm form Effective arm length Overhang Tracking error Arm height adjustable range Stylus pressure variable range Suitable cartridge empty weight Head shell weight Cartridge space weight General Power supply Power consumption Maximum external dimensions Servo system direct drive 33 1/3 rpm, 45rpm Less than 0.1 % WRMS Specified speed within 0.3 sec (for 33 rpm) Aluminum die-cast, 331 mm in diameter Direct-drive motor Quartz control 0 % with the stylus pressure 80 g Within 0.003 %
Static balance S-shaped pipe arm 244 mm 14 mm within 3 about 6 mm 0 to 4.0 g One step 0.25 g 4 to 10 g 18 g (176mN) (including screws, nuts, nylon washers) 0.25 g (1 sheet)

Weight

AC 230 V, 50 Hz 10 W (depends on Electrical Appliances and Material Safety Act) With dust cover closed: 490 (W) 213 (H) 405 (D) mm (including protruding parts) With dust cover open: 490 (W) 515 (H) 465 (D) mm (including protruding parts) 15.7 kg

Main Specifications DL-A100
Principle Output Voltage Channel Balance Channel Separation Electrical Impedance Compliance Stylus Tracking Force Frequency Response Weigh Load Impedance Moving coil (MC) type 0.3 mV (1 kHz, 50 mm/s horizontal direction) 1 dB max. (1 kHz) 25 dB min. (1 kHz) 40 ohms 20 % 5 x 10-6 cm/N (Using a 100 Hz record) 0.2 mm square solid diamond 25 mN 3 mN (2.5 g 0.3 g) 20 Hz to 45 kHz 0.3 oz, 8.8 g 100 ohms min. (40 ohms when using a transformer)
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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DENON UK Division of D&M Audiovisual Ltd First Floor, Imperial House 4-10 Donegall Square East Belfast BT1 5HD Northern Ireland www.denon.co.uk

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