Denon DP-300F Turntable $499 @ Sydney Hi-Fi

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AssociatedPBIGGS on 11/06/2015 - 15:16 sydneyhificastlehill.com.au (189 clicks)
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$649rrp down to $499

The DP-300F has been designed with heavier base construction for reduced vibration and improved performance. The all new tonearm has a removable headshell making cartridge replacement simple. The standard mount headshell allows for any standard mount cartridge between 5 ~ 10 grams to be mounted and balanced. The automatic startup feature allows the turntable to begin play with the touch of a button, and once play has been completed, the tonearm will be returned to the armrest gently so that the stylus and record are not damaged or scratched. The turntable is made of rigid diecast aluminum to produce uniform rotation for smooth flutter free operation. There is also a manual lifter mechanism that allows you to place the needle on the record wherever you want, so you can skip to a different song in the middle of a side.

The DP-300F includes a built-in phono equalizer to connect the player to an integrated amp or receiver that does not have its own phono input. This turntable is powered by a DC servo motor and belt drive system and has rotation speeds of 33 1/3 or 45 rpm. It comes with a MM cartridge so that you can begin to enjoy your analog record collection as soon as you connect the DP-300F to your home hi-fi system.
Specs – DP-300F

Motor Section

Drive system Belt drive
Speed 33 1/3, 45 rpm
Wow & flutter 0,10% (WRMS)
Turntable Diecast aluminum

Tone arm

Type Straight
Effective length 221.5 mm
Overhang 19mm
Tracking error Within 3°
Stylus pressure range 0 – 4.0g (0.1g increments)
Compatible cartridge weight 4.5 – 9.5g (excluding headshell)

Cartridge

Type MM
Appropriate needle pressure 2.0g
Cartridge weight 5g
Replacement needle DSN-85
Supplied headshell weight 10g
(Can be replaced with dedicated shell: PCL-310SP [Premium Silver] or PCL-310BK [Black])

General

Power supply AC 230V, 50 Hz
Power consumption 2W
Dimensions 434 (W) x 122 (H) x 381 (D) mm (including feet)
Weight 5.5 kg

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  chrism238 on 11/06/2015 - 15:31

  And a sale on RCA cables, too!
  https://www.sydneyhificastlehill.com.au/shop/clearance/verte…

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  Lukian on 11/06/2015 - 15:41

  Any recommendations on a good budget turntable?

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    cheapo999 on 11/06/2015 - 16:00

    Thorens TD-160

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    adamk287 on 11/06/2015 - 16:17

    Define "budget"

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      Lukian on 11/06/2015 - 16:23

      Cheaper than this, but not so awful as Aldi ones which apparently don't even operate at the correct speed.

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        jjcf on 11/06/2015 - 17:27

        +1

        Your best options generally go Clearaudio Concept -> Rega RP3 ($900) -> Pro Ject Debut Carbon DC ($500) -> Audio Technica LP120 ($300) -> u Turn Orbit or Project Elemental ($200-250)

        Less than that is dicey, but an Audio Technica LP60 or a Numark TTUSB aren't completely shithouse options that will dig holes in your records and skip like a sailor at a pride march.

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        barryquinn on 11/06/2015 - 18:10

        @jjcf:
        Any hints about where to get the Audio Technica LP120 for about $300? I took a quick look and found prices around $389 and up.
        Thanks

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        Baysew on 12/06/2015 - 18:47

        If your budget is more like $120 (which mine was) check out the Sherwood (Welling) F700

        JB Hi-Fi
        Selby Acoustics

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        Lukian on 12/06/2015 - 18:49

        @Baysew: Thanks, that's an interesting option and looking like the low-end of a price range for something of acceptable (but not audiophile) quality.

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        barryquinn on 15/06/2015 - 21:26

        @robbiequinn:
        I'm answering my own question. $384 from eBay with CTWENTY code is about $305. I had managed to talk two shops down to $365 and $370. $305 is much nicer.

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    watts on 11/06/2015 - 19:43

    Pioneer plx1000. <$700 (if lucky). . Up to the rigors of DJing but supposedly a great sounding TT to boot. It's what I'd buy if wasn't otherwise sorted.

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  terrys on 11/06/2015 - 17:29

  +1

  The word you were looking for in the last sentence of paragraph one was "cueing arm". :-p Two words for 27 has to be a bargain.
  Denon were always a fair name - tho seeing the hallowed name Nakamichi reappear, but in the pages of a Radio Rentals catalogue, makes me think the End Times[tm] have come….