Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
AC
Wow & Flutter %
0.008
Rumble [dB]
-80
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
308.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
10.00
1982
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
$895
Additional information
The Denon DP-80 is a manual record player that was introduced in 1978. Here are some key specifications and features of the Denon DP-80:
Type: Manual record player
Drive: Quartz Direct-Drive, 3-phase AC Servo outer-rotor motor
Platter: 30.8 cm aluminum diecast
Speeds: 33 1/3 & 45 rpm
Pitch control: ± 6%
Braking: Electronic
Speed control: Frequency detection + phase control, referenced to Quartz oscillator
Wow & flutter: < 0.015%
Speed deviation: < 0.002%
S/N ratio: > 77 dB
Load characteristics: 0% up to 250g load
Dimensions: 37.6 x 14 cm
Weight: 10 kg
The DP-80 is known for its reliability and is considered an old-school design that remains relevant even after three decades. It uses Denon's trademark magnetic imprint and reading head system, which claims a 99.998% speed accuracy. The DP-80 also features a 555.5 Hz frequency used for speed detection and correction.