This looks to be an excellent price for a very well rated Turntable, I'm certainly tempted.
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Quality sound matched with ease of use makes the Denon DP300 a classic all-rounder.
Quality construction for the best sound
Using a 4mm-thick cabinet, the Denon DP300's plinth offers both rigidity and high density for the lowest levels of distortion. The aluminium platter also gives much better sonic results than plastic. Finished in gloss black it looks a cut above more basic decks and is the ideal match for your other, full-width, Hi-Fi separates.
High performance tonearm and cartridge
Compatible with a wide range of cartridges, the straight tonearm used by the DP300 offers superior tracking ability. A good quality MM (Moving Magnet) cartridge is included in the package to get you started with minimum fuss.
Fully automatic for ease of use
Unlike more minimalist decks, the DP300 combines great sound quality with total ease of use. Simply select the size of the record and the tonearm starts at just the right place. It also features auto-return, so you don't need to worry about damaging the stylus at the end of the record.
Connect up to any system with an AUX input
The built-in phono stage means that you don't even need to use an amplifier or system with a dedicated turntable input - any system with an AUX input in will do.
Get the best sound, hassle-free, with the Denon DP300.
Top comments
mrew42 to djlondon22
14 Apr 165#7
Ridiculous reason to vote cold.
The best turntables ever made are belt driven (Roksan, Linn, Pink Triangle etc etc) all of the sonically blow the Technics out of the water.
busterdan to djlondon22
14 Apr 165#6
Nothing wrong with belt drive... unless of course you are DJ (like yourself?).... a Technics DJ deck would be over kill for what I want and look a bit rubbish with all my AV stuff. Audio Technica do a nice direct drive deck that is well rated and can be bought for less than £200.
BigAde
14 Apr 164#8
Direct drive is only really important if you're DJing and want to scratch - it allows the platter to get back to normal speed very quickly. For the best quality sound belt driven is usually better as it isolates the platter from motor noise.
Andy1179
14 Apr 163#17
Heat added because this is a good price for this product.
I considered this turntable and ended up buying a Flexson VinylPlay as that's basically a Rega RP1, with the upgraded 24V motor and decent USB/phono stage built in (which I needed).
of course..... did I bet you to it? :smile::smile::smile:
busterdan
14 Apr 161#4
beat!
djlondon22
14 Apr 161#5
not direct drive so cold. plus it's £299 if you are not a VIP. Spend the same amount and buy a technics 1210 on eBay (yes it will be USED but if looked after you can't go wrong)
busterdan to djlondon22
14 Apr 165#6
Nothing wrong with belt drive... unless of course you are DJ (like yourself?).... a Technics DJ deck would be over kill for what I want and look a bit rubbish with all my AV stuff. Audio Technica do a nice direct drive deck that is well rated and can be bought for less than £200.
mrew42 to djlondon22
14 Apr 165#7
Ridiculous reason to vote cold.
The best turntables ever made are belt driven (Roksan, Linn, Pink Triangle etc etc) all of the sonically blow the Technics out of the water.
No8 to djlondon22
14 Apr 16#38
Love it when ill-informed people make stupid comments. Keeps me coming back!!
BigAde
14 Apr 164#8
Direct drive is only really important if you're DJing and want to scratch - it allows the platter to get back to normal speed very quickly. For the best quality sound belt driven is usually better as it isolates the platter from motor noise.
LOUGHBORO GUY
14 Apr 16#9
A good belt driven turntable used is an investment imho
ianh82
14 Apr 16#10
i'm after one, would this work well with my denon av amp? i think the built in phone stage should make it would via normal phono inputs?
not sure how this would compare to a rega planar 2 which i had years ago - i would need a separate phono stage with this one though
gazzjenks to ianh82
14 Apr 161#13
No separate phono stage needed as its already built into the turntable so yes it will work fine with your amp. Not sure how it would compare against your rega though as that is a great budget turntable so probably not quite as good, although I could be wrong!
pibpob
14 Apr 16#11
Direct drive? Belt drive? All it has to do is turn a piece of plastic at a constant speed. So many people fooling themselves that they can hear a difference, but 'twas ever thus...
Dodge62 to pibpob
14 Apr 163#16
(minor correction) all it has to do turn is turn a slightly warped and somewhat scratched piece of plastic at a constant speed with the tip of the stylus perfectly tracking the bottom of the groove in said plastic with no mechanical or electrical interference affecting the movement of the stylus tip other than the engineered original groove in the plastic.
I'm no fan of hifi "woo" but it doesn't take much to tell the difference between a Sondek with a decent arm and cartridge and a cheap turntable.
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VIP Instore Exclusive only
Quality sound matched with ease of use makes the Denon DP300 a classic all-rounder.
Quality construction for the best sound
Using a 4mm-thick cabinet, the Denon DP300's plinth offers both rigidity and high density for the lowest levels of distortion. The aluminium platter also gives much better sonic results than plastic. Finished in gloss black it looks a cut above more basic decks and is the ideal match for your other, full-width, Hi-Fi separates.
High performance tonearm and cartridge
Compatible with a wide range of cartridges, the straight tonearm used by the DP300 offers superior tracking ability. A good quality MM (Moving Magnet) cartridge is included in the package to get you started with minimum fuss.
Fully automatic for ease of use
Unlike more minimalist decks, the DP300 combines great sound quality with total ease of use. Simply select the size of the record and the tonearm starts at just the right place. It also features auto-return, so you don't need to worry about damaging the stylus at the end of the record.
Connect up to any system with an AUX input
The built-in phono stage means that you don't even need to use an amplifier or system with a dedicated turntable input - any system with an AUX input in will do.
Get the best sound, hassle-free, with the Denon DP300.
Top comments
The best turntables ever made are belt driven (Roksan, Linn, Pink Triangle etc etc) all of the sonically blow the Technics out of the water.
I considered this turntable and ended up buying a Flexson VinylPlay as that's basically a Rega RP1, with the upgraded 24V motor and decent USB/phono stage built in (which I needed).
SevenOaks now selling that for £199 which is an absolute steal:
http://www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk/p-12354-flx-vinylplay-wht.aspx?gclid=CjwKEAjw_7y4BRDykp3Hjqyt_y0SJACome3TTljqV7yO_3GV-ehM-dcwukiN1sMBeUcshC75Ew16TBoCj0rw_wcB
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The best turntables ever made are belt driven (Roksan, Linn, Pink Triangle etc etc) all of the sonically blow the Technics out of the water.
not sure how this would compare to a rega planar 2 which i had years ago - i would need a separate phono stage with this one though
I'm no fan of hifi "woo" but it doesn't take much to tell the difference between a Sondek with a decent arm and cartridge and a cheap turntable.