Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
AC
Wow & Flutter %
0.008
Rumble [dB]
-82
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
300.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
11.50
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Denon DP-62L turntable is a direct-drive turntable from 1982, known for its solid performance and stylish design. It features a servo-controlled motor with a start-up time of just 1.5 seconds and a deviation of less than 0.002%. The turntable is semi-automatic, requiring manual cueing at the beginning of a record but automatically lifting the arm at the end of playback. It supports speeds of 33.33 and 45 rpm and comes with either a straight or S-shaped tonearm, both of which are interchangeable.
The DP-62L has an aluminum die-cast platter that is 300mm in diameter and weighs just over 25 pounds. It has a moment of inertia of 280kg-cm and a rumble level of 82 dB. The tonearm includes an electronic damping mechanism to eliminate stray resonances and is fully adjustable.
In terms of value, a Denon DP-62L in good condition can sell for between $600 to $700, with some units fetching up to $900. This is considered a good investment given its original retail price of around $600 in 1982.