Denon Introduces Quartz Synthesized Direct
Drive Turntables
February 4, 2000
Denon Electronics introduces its revolutionary DP-DJ150
and DP-DJ100-two new quartz synthesized direct drive turntables for the
professional DJ market.
The Denon DP-DJ150, in particular, offers several groundbreaking features not
found on other turntables on the market. The DJ-DP150 is equipped with a SPDIF
coaxial digital output, which enables direct recording to a digital storage medium
(MD, CD-R, DAT, hard disk, etc.) while preserving the highest sound quality. The
digital signal is output at a constant 16 bits at 44.1 kHz regardless of rotation
speed.
Another 'world's first' feature on the DP-DJ150 is Denon's unique 'Key Adjust',
also found on the company's DN-2600F dual CD player. This is the first time that
a digital effect has ever been integrated into a turntable. When Line Out is selected,
the turntable incorporates a built-in DSP to maintain a constant key even when
rotation speed is altered. Furthermore, the DJ-DP150 also sports a built-in phono
equalizer that permits it to be connected directly to an amplifier, sampler, MD
recorder or other device that does not have a Phono Input jack.
Both the DP-DJ150 and DP-DJ100 utilize a bi-directional servo control direct
drive motor with single-body construction to deliver an impressive start-up torque
of 12.25 pounds per inch (2.2 kg/cm). This level of torque enables the turntable
to quickly reach stable speed and allow 'scratching'.
DJs may choose from three available RPM speeds-33-1/3, 45 and 78. Pitch can
be continuously altered in a range of ±12% while maintaining a highly accurate
rotation. A long stroke slide lever provides sufficient throw to make even the
finest pitch adjustments.
The DP-DJ150 and DP-DJ100 each feature a built-in electronic 'brake' mechanism.
A one-touch operation immediately activates the brake, which is automatically
released when the turntable comes to a stop. Time required to stop the turntable
on the DP-DJ150 can be selected from one of three options (Normal/Medium/Slowest),
with two options provided on the DP-DJ100 (Normal/Medium).
Both the DP-DJ150 and DP-DJ100 feature numerous other amenities, including:
- VTA adjustment range of 6mm on the S-shaped static balance tone arm to minimize
vertical tracking errors
- Pop-up target light to illuminate the stylus when cueing
- Back-lit buttons on remote controller for easy operation in the dark (Pitch
On/Off, 33/45 RPM, Brake On/Off and Key Adjust On/Off)
- Soft disc slip sheet that will not damage the vinyl's flipside when 'scratching'
- Detachable AC power cord and RCA cables for easy maintenance
- Head shell to protect the cartridge
Denon's suggested US retail price on the DP-DJ150 is $600, with the DP-DJ100
retailing for $500.
Denon Electronics, a division of Denon Corporation (USA), is a leading manufacturer
of electronics for professional audio, broadcast, multimedia and consumer audio
markets with headquarters in Parsippany
For more information contact
Denon at www.denon.com. | 
