Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
AC
Wow & Flutter %
0.02
Rumble [dB]
-78
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
308.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
11.50
S-shaped
1981
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Denon DP-55M is a direct-drive turntable that was popular in the early 1980s. Here are some key features and details about the Denon DP-55M:
Drive System: It uses a bidirectional servo direct drive system, which allows for quick responses to speed changes and smooth starts and stops.
Motor: The turntable is powered by an AC servo motor, known for its stability and accuracy.
Speed Control: The DP-55M has a speed servo and phase servo by frequency detection, ensuring precise speed control.
Speeds: It supports 33 1/3 and 45 rpm speeds.
Wow and Flutter: The wow and flutter is rated at 0.015% W. rms or less, providing excellent playback quality.
Startup Time: The turntable starts within 1.5 seconds at 33 1/3 rpm.
Turntable: The turntable is made of aluminum die cast, with a diameter of 30 cm.
Tone Arm: It features an S-shaped tone arm with a damping oil dump type manual lifter.
Output: The output is via a low-capacity cord, approximately 1.2 meters long.
Cabinet: The cabinet is made of high-density particle board with a Karin Nakagawa wood-grain finish.