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Denon DP-450USB Semi-Automatic Analog Turntable, USB Output for Recording, Speed Auto Sensor, Specially Designed Curved Tonearm, 33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM (Vintage) Speeds, Superior Audio, Black
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Brand | Denon |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 78 RPM |
Included Components | USB, Turntable, Dust cover |
Special Feature | Equalizer |
Material | Plastic |
Item Weight | 11 Pounds |
Style | DP450 |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Speaker |
About this item
- REDISCOVER YOUR PASSION FOR VINYL - Give your old analog records a digital rebirth with this state-of-the-art automatic turntable that supports 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm or 78 rpm, covering a wide array of rotating speeds
- MORE FEATURES, MORE FLEXIBILITY – Equipped with a weighted belt-driven platter, MM & MC cartridge support, speed auto sensor for more accurate sound, one-touch recording via a USB-A output, MusiCut Software (PC) for editing ripped vinyl records and more
- A UNIQUE CURVED TONEARM DESIGN – Carefully designed horizontal tracking angled tonearm with auto-lift and playback stop HELPS PRESERVE YOUR RECORDS WITHOUT DAMAGING THEM by reducing harmonic distortion and giving crystal clear sound
- BUILT-IN PHONO EQUALIZER creates an open, enveloping sound stage that enlivens your vinyl collection while staying true to the original recording. Connect it directly to a mini component or integrated amp that lacks a phono terminal for seamless use
- EASY INSTALLATION & SETUP - Comes with a pre-mounted cartridge, setting the turntable up in your living room or home theater is simple. Instantly start listening to your treasured vinyl collection
- ULTIMATE AUDIO EXPERIENCE – Clean aesthetics, modern design & solid build quality, with Denon's expert re-engineering, makes this elegant table a must-have for your vintage vinyl collection in your home entertainment system
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Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
For beginners | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Quality of material | 4.5 | — | — | — | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Accuracy | 4.3 | — | — | — | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.3 | — | — | — | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Fluance Audio | Amazon.com | Audio Advisor, Inc. | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
power source | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | — | Wired | Wired |
signal format | Analog | Analog | Analog | — | Digital | Digital |
signal-to-noise ratio | 62 decibels | — | — | — | 62 decibels | 62 decibels |
material | Plastic | Engineered Wood | Metal, Aluminum | Plastic, Engineered Wood | Plastic | Plastic |
weight | 11.03 pounds | 16.76 pounds | 20.1 pounds | — | 16.98 pounds | 11.03 pounds |
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Create Digital Files of Vinyl RecordsEnjoy your vinyl collection anywhere with DP-450USB. Integrated USB-A output allows for one-touch recording of your favorite vinyl records onto a USB drive as MP3 or WAV format files. Play your albums on the DP-450USB or record and take them with you to enjoy trusted Denon sound wherever you go. |
Specially Engineered S-Shaped TonearmFeatures a carefully engineered S-Shape curved tonearm with optimized tracking angle at any point of the record, auto-lift at records end and playback stop. When the vinyl reaches the end of playback, the tonearm auto-lifts preserving the excellent condition of your album and the cartridge. S-Shape curved tonearm design also reduces harmonic distortion, ensuring a crystal-clear sonic signal every time you listen. |
100+ Years of Firsts in Audio TechnologyFounded in 1910, Denon has a deep heritage of "firsts" in audio technology — from Japan's first audio electronics manufacturer, to producing the world's first commercial CD player and the world’s first 13-channel AV receiver. Denon introduced its first turntable in 1970 and has been delivering on its promise of premium quality, performance and amazing sounding products for over 100 years. |
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Phono EqualizerBuilt-in phono equalizer creates an open, enveloping sound stage that enlivens your cherished vinyl collection while staying true to the original recording as the artist intended. Connect it directly to a mini component or integrated amp that lacks a phono terminal for seamless use. |
Easy Setup and OperationTakes minutes to unbox and quickly operate for novice and seasoned vinyl fans. Plug DP-450USB into your favorite amplifier or system, including the Denon Design Series, and immediately begin reconnecting with your vinyl collection — it’s that easy. |
Speed SelectorSupports playback at 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm and 78 rpm. Easily play your entire vinyl collection and enjoy its full breadth — even your cherished, vintage 78’s. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 13.46 x 16.3 x 4.13 inches |
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Item Weight | 11.03 pounds |
ASIN | B07HCLDN37 |
Item model number | DP450 USB |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #245,141 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,925 in Audio & Video Turntables |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 14, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Denon Electronics USA LLC |
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Reinvigorate your passion for vinyl at home or on-the-go with the Denon DP-450USB. Integrated USB-A port lets you digitize your vinyl collection and create quality records in MP3 or WAV file formats. Curved, horizontal tracking angled tone-arm and weighted, belt-driven platter spins your 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm or 78 rpm records with precision and detail. Connect the DP-450USB to any amplifier or system with analog inputs via the built-in phono equalizer for an open, enveloping sound stage that brings to life your vinyl collection while staying true to the original recording. The turntable features a compact, yet sophisticated form factor and solid construction that fits seamlessly into your existing Hi-Fi system. Exclusive, removable dust cover doubles as a display stand.
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and ease of setup of the turntable. For example, they mention it's easy to operate, has punchy throughout the sound spectrum and the instructions are clear. Most appreciate the appearance, sturdiness and performance of the product. That said, some complain about the dust cover.
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Customers like the sound quality of the turntable. They mention it's easy to operate, punchy throughout the sound spectrum, and renders a lot more bass. They also appreciate the internal phono stage and background noise ranged from very quiet to almost inaudible.
"...The DP-400’s sound quality is very good. Background noise ranged from very quiet to almost inaudible, and this model did a good job suppressing pops..." Read more
"...The Denon produces absolutely zero "rumble" through the cartridge -- and if the turntable itself produces any meaningful noise when turning the..." Read more
"...I did not detect audible noise while playing 180g LPs through quality speakers powered by a flagship Denon AVR...." Read more
"...I am using an Ortofon stylus and headshell on it and it sounds nice...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the turntable. They say it's a good mid-priced turntable with great features. Some say the dust cover could cause a problem. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...Finished in a gloss black, it lacks the cheaper, plastic feel of some other models, and it includes a stylish cover that does double-duty as a..." Read more
"...across the floor or playing music at high volumes -- the turntable seems well-damped. And a lighter turntable is easier to place and move...." Read more
"...Ultimately, I gave it 5 stars because it clearly provides a better value than the 300f in many ways, and so far my favorite LPs sound terrific...." Read more
"This is a nice turntable and the recording feature is a good thing to have...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the turntable to be easy. They mention that the instructions are clear, and the unit can accept other styluses. They say the turn table is easy to operate, and it has convenient features, including a headshell and tonearm that can be easily installed. Customers also mention that it's easy to calibrate and make digital copies of their favorite albums. They also say that it’s easy upgrade the cartridge to get even better performance.
"...the Denon DP-400 offered the best combination of sound quality, ease of use, and convenient features—including a built-in phono preamp, a speed..." Read more
"...of a new cartridge, or replacement of broken cartridge leads, very easy (it's especially nice for me since the 78s need a special mono cartridge),..." Read more
"...It was very easy to set up and get running...." Read more
"...Setup was easy...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the turntable. For example, they mention it has a luxury design, looks contemporary, and has great features for the money. Some appreciate the stylish cover that does double-duty as a dust cover. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"...The DP-400 is also an attractive turntable. Finished in a gloss black, it lacks the cheaper, plastic feel of some other models, and it includes a..." Read more
"...I was right -- it looks great, and unlike gloss black (I have had a gloss black table before, and regretted it), fingerprints and dust do not stand..." Read more
"...So overall this turntable isn't perfect but it's a very nice turntable with a unique wav recording function that made the difference to me when it..." Read more
"...It seems solidly built – it’s heavy – and sleek looking, although its hard to imagine that the rubber band that is the drive belt will last more..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the turntable. They mention that it has an excellent build quality, is solid, and has held up pretty well. The on/off knob that is also the speed selector feels very durable. The design is well put together and the quality and clarity of the system is blown away. The drive motor and claims to be engineered to maintain reliable rpms. Overall, customers are happy with the quality, clarity, and ease of use of the product.
"...roughly $1000 all in, you can have a turntable and cartridge of superb quality, versatility, convenience and performance that rivals other turntable/..." Read more
"...Even if neither was included, it would still be worth it for its build quality alone.Also, kudos to World Wide Stereo for A+ cust service." Read more
"...It was very easy to set up and get running. It seems solidly built – it’s heavy – and sleek looking, although its hard to imagine that the rubber..." Read more
"...The build quality is great. The sound quality is great. The specs are great. It's not fully automatic but the auto-stop is close enough for me...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the turntable. They mention that the speed monitor works perfectly, the integrated phono preamp performs well, and the external phonor preamp works well. The end-of-side shut off and arm lift also work perfectly.
"...Using an external phono preamp worked well, and this turntable includes a grounding wire connection that some others lacked to help eliminate any..." Read more
"...The end-of-side shut off and arm lift also work perfectly, although it often takes six or seven rotations of the record after the end of the music..." Read more
"...Note that not all USB thumb drives work. I though I did get a fancy USB 3 drive with a very high transfer rate capability it turned out not to work...." Read more
"...dust cover is a major selling point for me, and if the speed monitor works perfectly for years and years then I am very satisfied...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the auto stop feature of the turntable. Some mention that it's close enough, and the included auto-stop function stops the record when you get to the end of a side. However, others say that it doesn't trigger for nearly 15 seconds after the needle reaches the platter, and that the auto shut off function failed to work.
"...The included auto-stop function stops your record when you get to the end of a side and lifts up the turntable arm...." Read more
"...The specs are great. It's not fully automatic but the auto-stop is close enough for me. It plays 78 RPM records if you have any...." Read more
"...The auto-stop is a great thing too, this was actually one of the reasons I bought this particular table...." Read more
"...On one occasion the turntable did not turn off at the end even with the off switch...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the dust cover. Some mention that it's perfect and does keep dust off the platter and arm when the turntable is not in use, while others say that it could cause a problem, is unusual, and useless. Some say that the cover does not protect from dust as it is open all around.
"...Here is why:1, The cover does not protect from dust as it is open all around, so as a cover it's really not doing it's job...." Read more
"...it it low-profile when sitting on the turntable, and does keep dust off the platter and arm when the turntable is not in use -- which is the primary..." Read more
"...As for the alleged dust cover, it keeps merely dust off the platter when you're not using it...." Read more
"...The dust cover does not cover the power switch (which doubles as a speed selector), so it would be possible for someone to turn on the power with..." Read more
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The DP-400’s sound quality is very good. Background noise ranged from very quiet to almost inaudible, and this model did a good job suppressing pops and other issues in records that some turntables had problems with. As much as I enjoy listening to vinyl, hearing fewer pops and crackles is always a good thing. Some of the other turntables offered slightly better bass detail, but that was due to the cartridge that came preinstalled. When I replaced the Denon DP-400’s stock cartridge with an Ortofon Red or Blue, it sounded as good as or better than any of the other turntables I tested.
The black record player cover standing on end next to the record player.
The Denon’s cover does double-duty as a record presentation stand. Photo: Rozette Rago
A close up of the denon counterweight on the record player arm.
The counterweight has adjustment markings to help you balance the DP-400’s tonearm. Photo: Rozette Rago
A close up of the speed selection knob on the denon turntable.
The speed-selection switch makes it easy to choose 33, 45, or even 78 rpm without having to lift up the platter. Photo: Rozette Rago
A close up of the raising lever for the denon tone arm.
The DP-400 comes with a cue lever to easily raise and lower the tonearm. Photo: Rozette Rago
The black record player cover standing on end next to the record player.
The Denon’s cover does double-duty as a record presentation stand. Photo: Rozette Rago
A close up of the denon counterweight on the record player arm.
The counterweight has adjustment markings to help you balance the DP-400’s tonearm. Photo: Rozette Rago
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Measuring the performance using the Platter Speed app, I found the belt-drive Denon DP-400 to be the most speed-accurate of all the turntables we tested at both 33 rpm and 45 rpm speeds. In tests, it had a bit more wow and flutter than some competitors, but that’s not something that I heard when listening.
Aside from the fully automatic turntables we tested, the Denon DP-400 was the easiest to use. Balancing the tonearm is simple, and speed selection is done with a dial, so playing back 33, 45, or even 78 rpm records doesn’t require lifting up the platter (as you must on some of the other turntables we tested). The included auto-stop function stops your record when you get to the end of a side and lifts up the turntable arm. This saves wear and tear on your stylus needle, which might only be rated for 300 to 400 hours of use, and lets you enjoy playing a record while you do other things without worrying that you aren’t there to stop it.
The integrated phono preamp performed well and is easy to disable if you’d prefer to use an external phono preamp. Unlike some of the other turntables we looked at, the Denon uses standard RCA phono jacks instead of an integrated cable, so you can select a cable of the appropriate length. Using an external phono preamp worked well, and this turntable includes a grounding wire connection that some others lacked to help eliminate any ground hum that could occur.
A side view of the denon record player showign the phono out and other ports.
The Denon uses standard RCA phono jacks instead of an integrated cable, so you can select a cable of the appropriate length. Photo: Rozette Rago
The DP-400 is also an attractive turntable. Finished in a gloss black, it lacks the cheaper, plastic feel of some other models, and it includes a stylish cover that does double-duty as a record presentation stand.
It’s easy to upgrade the DP-400 to a higher-quality cartridge down the road. With some of the turntables we tested, you are limited to using the company’s own cartridges. Others lack a counterweight that you can adjust to account for a new cartridge. The Denon accepts a standard SH-4 headshell, so it’s simple to install a pre-mounted Ortofon Red or Blue cartridge with no tiny screws. I upgraded to an Ortofon Blue, and the resulting sound was so good that I see no reason to ever upgrade past that.
If you want to digitize your record collection to save to a computer or hard drive, Denon offers the DP-450USB, which is otherwise identical to the DP-400 but adds a USB output for an additional $100. This is an easy way to make digital copies of your favorite albums but not as easy as just streaming those titles from a music service (although the sound quality may not be the same and certain records might not be available to stream).
Both turntables have a switchable built-in phono preamp for high-output phono cartridges, although I have no need for that (I have a separate phono preamp -- I also use mostly moving coil low-output cartridges, for which the built-in preamp is not compatible and must be switched out). Both tables also come with a mounted Denon high-output moving magnet cartridge (more on that later).
The only difference between the two turntables seems to be the addition in the 450USB of a port for insertion of a USB drive and the ability to convert a vinyl record into a digital file (either MP3 or WAV) for inclusion in a digital music collection (after editing the file using either the free Denon software or another program, like Audacity). I have done some conversions in the past, and the Denon set up is far easier to use than others, virtually all of which require the turntable to be connected directly to a computer. So I decided to purchase the 450USB, just to have the versatility. I haven't tried the USB conversion process yet.
The table comes in gloss black or gloss white. I chose white, both because it looked good on line and I figured it would show fingerprints far less. I was right -- it looks great, and unlike gloss black (I have had a gloss black table before, and regretted it), fingerprints and dust do not stand out. The dust cover is a love-it-or-hate-it affair -- the cover has a stand it sits in when not on the turntable, and is not hinged, and it does not cover the entire table -- just the platter and arm. But it it low-profile when sitting on the turntable, and does keep dust off the platter and arm when the turntable is not in use -- which is the primary purpose of a dust cover. Personally, I love it. It is far less likely to end up scratched and cloudy, which happens to most hinged dustcovers, although I do worry I will drop it and it will crack (if Denon sold extras, I'd buy a couple just to have on hand).
Set up was straightforward -- the guide in the box is well-written and I had no trouble assembling the turntable (although I may not be the best judge -- I have a lot of experience with turntable set up). The cartridge is pre-mounted in the headshell and is easily installed in the tonearm. I followed the directions to set the tonearm weight at two grams, using the "eyeball" process Denon describes in the guide, and then checked it against an electronic wieght scale -- just using the eyeball method, I was able to set the weight at 1.95 grams, which is well within acceptable tolerances. Using the scale, I was easily able to set the final weight at exactly two grams, even though it wasn't really necessary to do so. Setting the anti-skate at two grams was accomplished just with the twist of a knob, and seemed to work flawlessly.
Using a strobe measurement wheel and strobe light, I confirmed that the speed control worked perfectly -- both 33 and 1/3 and 45 speeds were rock solid, dead accurate with absolutely NO drift. Wow. This is not that common, and the single most important attribute of a turntable -- if the turntable does not deliver accurate and consistent rotation speed, nothing else matters. The Denon produces absolutely zero "rumble" through the cartridge -- and if the turntable itself produces any meaningful noise when turning the platter, I can't hear it.
The end-of-side shut off and arm lift also work perfectly, although it often takes six or seven rotations of the record after the end of the music for the arm to lift. This isn't really any kind of problem, and the fact that the arm lift is based on a sensor, instead of a mechanical switch or gear, means there is no mechanical interference with the arm's movement while playing, and no plastic gear to break (both of which are problems with a lot of semi-automatic turntables).
Although the turntable is not a heavyweight, which is often helpful in preventing vibration from transmitting through the record to the cartridge and causing noise, I detected no vibration issues when walking across the floor or playing music at high volumes -- the turntable seems well-damped. And a lighter turntable is easier to place and move. The plinth is also a little more compact than a lot of turntables, although the platter is full-size. This also assists with placement.
The only downside is the included cartridge. It is inexpensive, and sounds it -- not bad, just not great. Like stereo speakers, phono cartridges are a component where you really do, within limits, get what you pay for. I recommend upgrading the cartridge at the first opportunity, perhaps to a Denon DL-103 or equivalent (assuming you have a phono preamp that will handle low-output moving coil cartridges).
Even after upgrading, for roughly $1000 all in, you can have a turntable and cartridge of superb quality, versatility, convenience and performance that rivals other turntable/cartridge combinations that cost two to three times as much. Skip the USB option, and you can have the same performance for about $800.00 with the DP-400. Either way, this is a great turntable.
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