Denon DP-300F Fully Automatic Analog Turntable with Built-in Phono Equalizer | Unique Tonearm Design | Hologram Vibration Analysis | Slim Design

This turntable looks way better in real life than in photos. Real ebony wood veneer with fingerprint resistance matte finish is exquisite. Sound quality is superb with a smooth three dimensional life like quality. A direct drive motor lends to accuracy and clarity of musical detail. Craftsmanship is apparent with its hefty 40 lbs. of weight. This piece of hi-fi gear represents a great value for the money based on the excellent build quality alone and will likely last for many years of use. Push button controls, instant start and stop, swappable headshell, and on the fly VTA adjustments has shifted my own listening preferences to now mostly vinyl as opposed to CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, Dolby Atmos Music and HiRes Streaming. Denon DP-3000NE comes with a very easy to use overhang gauge for mounting cartridges. I found that having a variety of phono cartridges pre-mounted on headshells adds to the fun in being able to so easily change the sound of records. I've particularly enjoyed listening to Denon DL-103R, AT 33ptg/ii, AT VM95SH, Ortofon Super OM30, Grado Platinum 3 and Hana ML phono cartridges mounted on this turntable. Since owning this turntable I have discovered more nuances, textures and complexities in my vinyl collection. These details I have previously never heard before makes listening to music even more enjoyable.

The DP-3000NE is a wonderful turntable, but it's not as convenient as a fully automatic turntable. If you like not having to worry about being out of the room or falling asleep when a record reaches the end, then a turntable with automatic return is a better match for you. Honestly, I miss it.That said, the DP-3000NE is incredibly impressive. After I bought it and before I got it, I was starting to regret spending the money. Then...it showed up, and all of that went away. This thing is shockingly robust. It's HEAVY. At about 40 pounds, it's not something that most people will move around with ease. Given that weight, it's no surprise that the isolating feet are pretty amazing. The dust cover is incredibly nice. Actually, everything is. There's nothing about this that doesn't impress me. There are remarks on the internet about it being made in China implying that it isn't as nice as it would have been if it were made in Japan, and maybe that's true, but I can't see or feel anything about it that isn't top notch.A couple of things to note, perhaps especially for those of you like me that either haven't used a turntable in years or perhaps are just starting:(*) The DP-3000NE does not come with a cartridge, so you'll need to account for the extra expense if you don't have one(*) I didn't do enough research and bought a Denon cartridge, and those happen to all be (as far as I can tell) moving coil (MC) cartridges. Most electronics with built-in phono stages, including my Denon receiver, are made for higher-output moving magnet (MM) cartridges. So, make sure that you're electronics are compatible with the cartridge that you buy, or plan on another additional expense of a phono preamp (or, if you prefer, a step up transformer). The skies the limit on the cost of those things, but if you're buying this turntable, you're probably going to be in the ~$500 range if you want to use a MC cartridgeAlthough it does not come with a cartridge, it does come with the headshell and different sized screws to mount different cartridges.The adjustments are pretty impressive. You have your typical counterweight and anti-skate adjustments, as well as a less typical tonearm height adjustment. They are all smooth and easy to adjust. It's honestly a pleasure to move the pieces around because of how smooth everything is.So, yeah, for around $2500 (depending on sales) you'd expect a quality product - and you get it with the DP-3000NE. Although I miss the automatic functions, I knew going in that this didn't have those, so I won't knock it for not having those. For a manual turntable, I'm very happy with this!

I’ve had this turntable for 8 months, replaced the needle with an upgraded elliptical for better sound. I’ve had no problems, the speed is accurate with an app.This turntable can have the needle changed or the entire cartridge so you can add a new type of stylus. The belt can be changed and upgraded as well. It will give you many years of play and use.The automatic start and stop are easy to use, the set up is also easy, just look up YouTube video to watch if you are unfamiliar with balancing an arm and setting up the antiskate.It looks good, slim black, when I was on sale it was the best turntable for the money making it a great value .The record player is reliable and plays 45 and 33 rpm with ease.I highly recommend this turntable to anyone who wants a quality record player with years of enjoyment and growth.