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.