Denon DP-A100

 New model of Direct Drive Turntable.  Denon DP-A100.

Special edition of direct drive turntable  celebrating our 100th anniversary.

A History Like No Other.

The history of Denon turntables commenced in 1910 with the production of Japan’s fi rst gramophone and peaked in 1939 when Denon developed a disc recorder for NHK. Denon turntables were used not only by general users but by many radio stations professionals as well. In 1970, Denon developed its own high-torque AC motor for low speeds where speed was controlled by highly precise detection of magnetic pulses recorded around the perimeter of the platter. Denon incorporated this epoch-making servo technology in its development of the direct-drive turntable whose high performance and reliability represented a clear break from conventional idler and belt drive products, and earned Denon a solid position as the brand for players used at radio stations.

 In the following year, the turntable was adapted for consumer use, and Denon, which continued to produce direct-drive players, became an unforgettable brand of analog players among audio enthusiasts. The DP-A100 player is being released as a Denon anniversary model with the same high-performance Denon direct-drive turntable technology that has delivered cogging-free, high-precision rotation for 40 years. Equipped with the DL-A100 cartridge, the DP-A100 is capable of masterfully reproducing the energy and beauty of analog discs.

The Signatures of Quality.

The DP-A100 features the 100th anniversary logo badge, and comes with a 5-year warranty and a signed certifi cate of authenticity from the chief production engineer who hand crafted the product. Also included is the DL-A100 cartridge and a beautiful Denon “brand book” that explores the history of one of the leading names in the audio-visual field.

 High quality audio

• Natural wood cabinet with dark-brown finish The DP-A100’s beautiful cabinet has been made with sliced veneer of natural wood and given a multi-coat finish similar to lacquer to produce a deep glossy lustre.

• Large platter for stable rotation

The DP-A100 has a large die-cast aluminium platter with a diameter of 331mm. Silicone rubber, a deadening material, has been applied over the entire reverse side to minimise vibration and suppress howling.

• Quartz lock servo and direct drive, to support stable rotation

The DP-A100 uses a quartz lock servo that controls rotation frequency by detecting pulses of light passing through a slit inside the motor. This quartz lock servo and direct drive motor work together to ensure high-precision rotation.

• Highly sensitive universal tone arm

The DP-A100’s tone arm is mounted on a large aluminium die-cast base whose height can be adjusted in a range of 6mm. When this tone arm is used with the machined aluminium head shell that comes with the DP-A100, unwanted vibration is absorbed and the cartridge can perform at its maximum capacity.

• Large insulators

Large insulators have been installed on the DP-A100 to achieve ideal damping characteristics against external vibration.

• Included DL-A100 MC stereo cartridge

Specifications DP-A100

Turntable Section

Driving System:  Servo system direct drive

Speed:  33 − 1/3 rpm, 45rpm

Wow & Flutter:  Less than  0.1 % WRMS

Starting Time:  Specified speed within 0.3 sec (for 33 rpm)

Turntable:  Aluminum die-cast, 331 mm in diameter

Motor:  Direct-drive motor

Speed Control System:  Quartz control

Load Characteristics:  0 % with the stylus pressure 80 g

Speed Deviation:  Within ± 0.003 %

Tone Arm Section

Arm Form:  Static balance S-shaped pipe arm

Effective Arm Length:  244 mm

Overhang:  14 mm

Tracking Error:  within 3°

Arm Height Adjustable Range:  about 6 mm

Stylus Pressure Variable Range:  0 to 4.0 g (One step 0.25 g)

Suitable Cartridge Empty weight:  4 to 10 g

Head Shell Weight:  18 g (176mN) (including screws, nuts, nylon washers)

Cartridge Space Weight:  0.25 g (1 sheet

General

Power Supply:  AC 230 V, 50 Hz

Power Consumption:  10 W (depends on Electrical Appliances and Material Safety Act)

Dimensions (W x H x D, Maximum External):

With dust cover closed : 490 × 213 × 405 mm (including protruding parts)

With dust cover open : 490 × 515 × 465 mm (including protruding parts)

Weight:  15.7 kg

New model of Stereo Cartridge.

Special edition of stereo cartridge 

celebrating our 100th anniversary

Denon DL-A100.