Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
AC
Wow & Flutter %
0.015
Rumble [dB]
-75
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
300.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
12.50
S-shaped
1978
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Denon DP-40F is a fully automatic direct drive turntable that was popular for its high-quality sound and user-friendly features. Here are some key aspects of the Denon DP-40F:
Automatic Operation: The DP-40F features an electronically controlled servo tone arm that allows for smooth and contact-free movement, ensuring no loss of sensitivity. The arm can be moved by turning the position selector on the front panel.
Drive System: It uses a servo system direct drive with an AC servo motor, providing a stable and accurate playback. The turntable drive unit employs a magnetic recording detection speed servo system, which detects 1,000 pulses magnetically recorded inside the rim of the turntable.
Speed Control: The turntable supports 33 1/3 and 45 rpm speeds, with a push-button type speed switching mechanism. The wow flutter is kept to 0.015% Wrms or less.
Turntable: The turntable itself is made of 30 cm aluminum die-cast, with a moment of inertia of 200 kg/cm² (including the turntable seats).
Tone Arm: The tone arm is a static balance S-shaped universal type, with an effective length of 244mm and an overhang of 14mm. The needle pressure adjustment range is 0 to 2.5g, and the head shell is made of high-impact molded aluminum alloy.
Power and Dimensions: It operates on a 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz power supply, with a power consumption of 14W. The external dimensions are 485x146x437 mm, and the weight is approximately 12 kg.