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More than 100 years of sonic innovation have cemented Denon among the vanguard of hi-fi listening, with the DP-3000NE premium direct-drive hi-fi turntable serving as the flagship distillation of said expertise. The talented engineers at Denon spared no effort in outfitting the DP-3000NE with a suite of both time-tested and state-of-the-art technologies, much to the delight of Sweetwater’s vinyl enthusiasts, from the meticulous engineering behind the S-shaped tonearm and power supply system to the insulator feet and Space Vector PWM system. Its three onboard playback speeds and direct-drive motor system are complemented by an impeccable tracking measure, a removable dust cover, and an EP adapter weight, resulting in an adaptable, yet uncompromising aural experience. Only one question remains: which record is getting played first, in your sonic sanctuary?





Note: This turntable accommodates select MM and MC cartridges, The DP-3000NE does not ship with a preinstalled cartridge. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer with any questions or concerns regarding compatibility or for help identifying the cartridge best suited to your setup.





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Engineered for excellence





Every dimension of the DP-3000NE was meticulously designed to ensure that not even a modicum of detail would be missed during playback. The S-shaped tonearm was crafted with a carefully devised curvature to achieve a highly optimized tracking angle anywhere along the record. Its weight and anti-skating adjustments give listeners ample room to dial in their turntable’s performance to suit. Still, Denon’s historic spirit of innovation emerges most prominently in their development and deployment of a vertical tracking adjustment system. With a 9-millimeter range, you’re granted an unprecedented degree of flexibility to customize your hi-fi experience with the cartridges or mats of your choice, all without sacrificing aural integrity. Moreover, the insulator feet are individually adjustable, allowing you to optimize the platter’s balance as they shield your sound from environmental vibrations, ensuring tracking and playback are locked in for premium playback.





A legacy of sound





Denon’s first direct-drive turntable ? the DN-302F ? debuted in 1970, becoming a staple among broadcast studios. The company’s DP-3000NE takes up the gauntlet of uncompromising performance with a 16-pole, 12-coil, brushless direct-drive motor, controlled by the state-of-the-art Space Vector PWM (pulse width modulation) system. The SV-PWM’s algorithm was constructed to manage the motor’s behavior, nearly eliminating any harmonics that would lead to fluctuations in torque or overheating. This means voltage and frequency output stay steady, no matter how long you listen, which rotational speeds are used, or the load of the record played. Furthermore, the DP-3000NE’s switch mode power supply (SMPS) integrates the power supply into the turntable’s chassis, eschewing external power configurations to further reduce distortion caused by vibrations within linear transformers.





Denon DP-3000NE Premium Direct-drive Hi-fi Turntable Features:


Flagship-worthy engineering means unrivaled hi-fi performance and faithfully reproduced audio during playback, with exacting precision


Direct-drive motor is supported by cutting-edge systems to ensure rock-solid reliability and consistency in playback speed, regardless of speed setting, record load, or listening duration


S-shaped tonearm was meticulously engineered to guarantee optimized tracking angles at any point along the record for uninterrupted performance


Insulator feet are independently adjustable to prevent vibration-based disruptions, as well as balance the surface angle for optimum tracking and playback


Adjustable weight and anti-skating controls let you dial in the ideal setup to support unrelenting playback quality


Vertical tracking adjustment provides a 9mm range for unmatched customization to fit your desired cartridges or mats


Headshell accommodates select MM and MC cartridges for versatile listening configurations


Weight adapter is included to guarantee seamless performance from 33-1/3, 45-, and 78- rpm records from your collection


Removable dust cover lets you style your sound space as preferred without compromising on structural integrity, while installed


Switch-mode power supply integrates the PSU into the chassis to eliminate the possibility of vibration caused by external, linear transformers