Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
AC
Wow & Flutter %
0.02
Rumble [dB]
-90
Speed
33, 45, 78
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
330.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
46.00
1981
Platter Weight [kg]
6.85
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Denon DP-100 is a high-end direct-drive turntable designed for audiophiles and broadcast use. Here are some key specifications and features of the Denon DP-100:
Motor: It uses a 3-phase servo-motor, which is known for its precision and reliability.
Speed Locking: The turntable employs a PLL loop with dual magnetic print and reading heads for accurate speed control.
Speeds: It supports playback at 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm.
Platters: The DP-100 has two platters: one 30cm platter weighing 3.2kg and another 33cm platter weighing 3.850kg.
Wow & Flutter: The wow and flutter measurements range from 0.010% to 0.038%.
Speed Accuracy: The speed accuracy is 0.002%.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: The S/N ratio varies from 64dB to 90dB depending on the measurement conditions.
Dimensions: The turntable measures 57 x 31 x 46.5cm.
Weight: It weighs approximately 48kg.
List Price: The original list price was 700,000¥ to 900,000¥.
Inertia Moment: The inertia moment is 1260kg/cm².
Load Characteristics: The load characteristics range from 0% up to 1.5kg.
Brake: It features an electronic brake for smooth stopping.
Power Consumption: The DP-100 consumes 25W of power.
Frame and Insulation: The frame is made of aluminum casting, and the insulator uses a coil spring and fluid damping system to isolate vibrations.
Armboard: The armboard is replaceable and made of aluminum casting with a fluid dump system for anti-vibration.
Pitch Control: The pitch control range is ±9.9%.
Effective Length: The tonearm has an effective length of 28.2cm.
Overhang: The overhang is 12.5mm.
Acceptable Cartridge Weight: The turntable can accept cartridges weighing between 4g and 28g.