Denon: DP-400 Semi-Automatic Turntable

LAB POINTS

• belt-drive turntable, upgraded version of the bestselling Denon DP-300F
• built-in phono preamp, switchable on-off (note: Denon refers to this feature as "equalizer")
• S-shaped tonearm with pre-mounted cartridge, removable headshell, anti-skate control, tonearm lift lever
• Auto-Stop function: at the end of record, tonearm lifts-up and motor turns off; this function can be turned off (note: this not a fully-automatic turntable like the DP-300F)
• (3) speed playback: 33 / 45 / 78 rpm, knob controlled
• detachable RCA cable + power cord
• unique dustcover design: un-hinged design includes a stand to store dustcover when turntable is in use; stand also functions as a "now spinning" album cover display stand
• high gloss finish, plastic metal-weighted body, cast aluminum platter

"The Denon DP-400 is the next generation of the ultra-popular DP-300F turntable. Nearly all of the DP-400's components have been refined, plus several completely new features. These notable features include (3) speed DC motor, S-shaped tonearm, unique removable dustcover design, and more."

+UPGRADE AVAILABLE

• select the +UPGRADE and we'll replace the stock cartridge with an Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge for substantial boost in sound quality
• we'll also include a Free Lab Pack consisting of Turntable Lab Carbon Fiber Brush and Switchmat (a $30 value)

KEY FEATURES

• motor type: belt-drive
• operation type: semi-automatic
• phono preamp: yes, switchable
• speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
• tonearm shape: S-shaped
• counterweight setting: yes
• anti-skate setting: yes
• VTA / height adjustment: n/a
• detachable headshell: n/a
• body material: MDF wood
• platter material: aluminum
• outputs: RCA line, RCA phono
• removable RCA: yes
• dust cover: yes, deatached
• dimensions: 16.2" (w) x 15.2" (h) x 3.7" (d) / 411 x 132 x 348mm
• weight: 12.4 lb / 5.6 kg

COMES WITH

• pre-mounted cartridge
• rubber record mat
• dust cover
• RCA cable