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