Denon DP-200USB Turntable - Silver

I have used this for a month now after getting nostalgic to want to play all the vinly that was in my attic. I compared this unit to the marantz and pioneer units on offer for similar prices and consider Denon to be a good brand for lower end hifi. This player had an on off power button which the pioneer didn't have which is usefule for my particular set up. I've plugged this into the phono port on my recently purchased Yamaha AS500 amp (which is great btw) driving 25 year old KEF speakers. Note that the phono switch for the preamp on off is only accessible when the platter rubber is off the platter and a slot it aligned so you can put a finger into the hole to set appropriately. I run this with the pre-amp off so cannot comment on how good this is. This player also has automatic start stop feature which is fine, the feature that I wish is had was a lever arm so you can lift the needle and position on track of choice. I found that I could achieve the same effect by lifting the plastic cam for the automatic start , position the needl and then allow the cam to drop slowly on its own. The Denon also comes with a sub port so I can rip old vinyls to MP3 . I've installed the software but not tried it but the software looks good not noddy like on an ion player I have which only works if plugged directly into a computer usb. Now to the sound, not myth to say other than very good indeed for the money, mid and high tones all good, bass seems a little lighter than listening to cd through same system though changing the bass on the amp sorted this. Overall this is a good piece of kit for the money and probably best amongst the three units I've mentioned, in fact the Marantz seems to be identical to the Denon but withou the power switch so iTunes's they use the same chassis. The exertior case feels light and plasticky but only noticeable when setting up and lifting out of the box. Once in place seems absolutely fine. Great to be able to listen to my vinyl again and I've found that I'd listen to a whole album one side at a time.

I am not usually so easily impressed but this USB Turntable from Denon is a delight to use. One thing - forget the software. As other reviewers have said it's not up to it, but it's not needed. I downloaded Audacity - easy to use and free. I convert from 192 to 320 and split the tracks in iTunes. This also lets you name tracks, albums and add artwork. Takes a bit of time but I enjoy doing it. With the equaliser switched on the vinyls sound stunning through my Cyrus amp and Monitor Audio speakers. Yes there are more expensive and fancier turntables out there but this is mid-range, mid-priced bit of kit and it's no hassle to get onto a USB stick. It works great and it's better than I thought it was going to be. I should add that Amazon were brilliant on this order. It was confirmed on Thursday 17th May and arrived by 9am on Saturday 19th May (Express delivery). The turntable was set up in 15 minutes and 1st LP was digitised before the cricket started between Eng and West Indies.

I wanted a new turntable so I could re-discover some of the pleasures of my old record collection. I was a bit surprised at the cost of turntables these days but, i suppose with inflation factored in maybe they aren't so expensive. Anyway, firstly I must comment on a great service from Superfi. It was free delivery but they definitely provided a first class service in this respect - I highly recommend them. The turntable arrived very well packaged and just needed to be unpacked and assembled (fixing the belt to the platter and then putting on the mat - which was all very easy to do). I connected it to my Denon M38 Cd Receiver and it all worked perfectly. It is very easy to use and I am pleased with the sound from the set up. So far I have only used it to play records and have not tried to use the USB recording facility, though it is something I do intend to try, but if I'm not happy with it at least I know I can directly connect this turntable direct to my PC. The only negative point I have come across is that it would have been better had there been some indication of when the unit was on, as there are no lights to show this, and I have left it on overnight by accident already. On the whole I would definitely recommend this turntable for those wishing to get back to playing their vinyl collection.

This is an amazing sounding tunrtable! Is it a bit plasticy? Perhaps, but it's not going to be moved around so that doesn't really matter. What does matter is the sound and I have to say it exceeds my expectations for a component at this price point! I was amazed at how clear the sound is, full of great, rich tone. If I didn't know it was vinyl I would be hard pushed to pick it out from a CD version, apart from the fact that it has much more warmth and character. I bought this to play my old record collection and to record it to MP3 (which I haven't tried yet), but I think I will actually start buying my music on vinyl again. It just sounds so good! Yes, there is more hassle involved, but it doesn't get in the way of enjoying the music and the process for me actually makes me feel closer to the music somehow. I grew up through the 70s so maybe part of it is nostalgia, but I would recommend this deck to anyone who wants to go back to vinyl or, indeed, for anyone who wants to find out what all the fuss is about without breaking the bank!

Through a life time of collecting vinyl LPs and singles, mainly because I thought CDs and latterly MP3s were just a passing fad, but then I was one of the few who bought a Betamax Video recorder as well, never seem to latch on to the right technology until everyone else has moved on. Any way I now have one of these excellent turntables, well built and when playing through my Denon system give a very exceptable sound quality. I am sure that there are those who believe that nothing but the best HiFi equipment is worth listening to. The recording quality is also extremely good and having done tests on singles and LPs I am looking forward to recording my collection into digital format probably another no-no for the HiFi Buffs. Still it suits my untutored ear. The critisms about the editing software may be correct, but I have AVS4you audio editor which I like a lot so no worries. I purchased mine from Super-Fi who I cannot recommend highly enough. The service has always been first class in my experience and all done at a very competitive price and free postage (It arrived within 3 days of ordering)

I bought this specifically to transfer my vinyl collection to MP3 and not to connect to any medium or high-end hi-fi equipment. The product itself is OK - easy enough to set-up and work-out how to use, the quality of sound coming through my small stereo is fine (although I have never compared any other record deck through the same stereo), however the software is infuriating - really, really poor. I find it counter-intuitive to simply split the tracks and it is driving me mad. I would get some additional / alternative software if I could be bothered, but I've got to the point where I just play my records through the stereo. I really should have looked at this in more depth and I probably would have bought a standard record deck and maybe an add-on that allowed it to be played directly into my PC. I'm not using it in the way I intended.

This is a straightforward good quality turntable, which is automatic and has a simple start stop operation. It will play singles (45rpm) and LPs (33rpm) giving a good authentic sound via its quality stylus. It also has the ability to record the playing record onto a usb drive, and name the record/track (editing through a computer) via the included disc. The turntable has a pair of audio leads (attached) and a main lead with a two pin plug ( there is a three pin adapter plug supplied for direct mains connection) that can be connected directly to compatible Denon amps.

Buried in the manufacturers PDF is the statement about Windows operating systems with which the software is compatible. Only 2000, XP & Vista. When I asked Denon support the reply was - "The following operating systems are only compatible with Trans Music manager:- Windows 2000 / WIndows XP / Windows Vista This would explain why you are experiencing issues with Windows 7 use. In light of this you may want to try a third party registry cleaner and uninstaller however we cannot support this directly." The kit was delivered in good condition, I have no idea how well it works due to the software issue, the support was responsive but only available during office hours monday - friday.

Excellent packing original Denon belt drive turntable with USB, superb turntable with autoreturn.

Intended use: Play Vinyl records. Works well. Auto arm gentle drop at begining of record. Better than most. Good tracking. No skip.

Es un giradiscos que ofrece una buena calidad de reproducción, teniendo la salida de audio hacia el amplificador , ecualizada PHONO (MM) y auxiliar con interruptor seleccionable. Perfecta la grabación en formato de compresión MP3 , Se suministra un software para ordenador donde se puede independizar de forma automática o manual cada pista o canción. El Software no viene en Español. y el representante de DENON en España dice que de momento no existe (Idiomas. Ingles, alemán, francés y japonés)

So etwas habe ich noch nie erlebt. Nachdem der Vorrezensent den fehlenden Tonarmlift bemängelt hat, habe ich mir auf der Denon-Homepage die Bedienungsanleitung runtergeladen. Dort ist der Tonarmlift beschrieben, den es aber am Gerät tatsächlich nicht gibt. Sehr obskur. Ansonsten ist die Bedienungsanleitung gut beschrieben, so gut, dass sie Merkmale erwähnt, die da sein sollten, es aber nicht sind. Ansonsten bin ich begeistert. Ich habe lange nach einer Möglichkeit gesucht, meine alten Schallplatten zu digitalisieren. Bei allen anderen USB-Plattenspielern am Markt muss man das Gerät mit dem Computer verbinden und dort über ein Programm aufnehmen. Da ich aber die Platten aber nicht nur einmal digitalisieren möchte sondern der Spieler auch an der Stereoanlage bleiben soll, ist das eine umständlich Lösung. Mit dem Denon gehts viel einfacher: USB-Stick reinstecken und auf record drücken, schon hat man einen mp3-Track auf dem Stick. Erstaunlich, dass ein Plattenspieler so schnell rechnen kann. Es kommt ein nostalgisches Kassettenaufnahme-Feeling auf. Narrensicher und komfortabel. Das beigefügte Programm zum teilen und taggen des mp3-Tracks ist ebenfalls leicht anzuwenden. Über Gracenote kann man das taggen sogar dem Computer überlassen. Die Trefferquote über Gracenote konnte ich aber noch nicht richtig testen, da die Datenbank zwar wirklich viel kennt, aber nur das, was mal auf CD erschienen ist. Bislang habe ich aber hauptsächlich meine Singles digitalisiert. Die teilweise 20 Jahren alten, auf 1.000 Stück limitierten Independent-Schätzchen, kennt heute wirklich kaum noch jemand, und zwei mp3s kann ich auch mit der Hand taggen. Aber auch jenseits der mp3-Funktion ein angenehmer Plattenspieler, der mich wieder zum Vinyl greifen lässt. Abgesehen von dem fehlenden Tonarmlift ist die Bedienung gut. Der Plattenspieler ist ein Vollautomat. Mann kann Plattengröße und Geschwindigkeit getrennt einstellen, so dass Maxisingles und 7", die auf 33 Upm laufen (gibt es sowas?) keine Problem sind. Der Tonarmlift fehlt zwar, aber immerhin gibt es am Tonabnehmer einen kleinen Griff, um ihn zu versetzen. Mit etwas Gefühl klappt das, ohne die Platte zu ruinieren. Die einzige Plattengröße, die sich nicht automatisch bedienen lässt, ist 10", davon habe ich aber höchsten 20 Stück. Die Verarbeitung ist dem Preis angemessen. Klar, kein High-End-Gerät, aber auch keine Schande für die Stereoanlage. Optisch eigentlich ganz schick. Einziger Makel ist das fest angebrachte Cinch-Kabel, das man nicht durch ein eigenes ersetzen kann. Sehr fein dagegen, dass man einstellen kann, ob man den Plattenspieler an einem Phono- oder einem Aux-Eingang anschließt, diese Möglichkeit bieten viele andere Geräte nicht. Klanglich ist auch alles in Ordnung. Mein alter Plattenspieler mit dem abgenutzen Tonabnehmer wird entsorgt und ich kann jetzt endlich wieder Platten hören und meine Lieblingssingles auf den mp3-Player packen. Ich bin glücklich. Tolle Anschaffung und meiner Meinung die einzige ansprechende Lösung zum digitalisieren. Da hat Denon gut nachgedacht und das ganze solide umgesetzt. Um so erstaunlicher, dass man dabei den Tonarmlift vergessen hat... Trotzdem 5 Punkte, weil der DP-200 genau das ist, nach dem ich mich jahrelang gesehnt habe. Achtung: Mit einem U3-Stick, auf dem ein virtuelles CD-Laufwerk ist, scheint der Plattenspieler Probleme zu haben. Mit einem herkömmlichen Stick klappt es besser.

Excellent produit, beau design, commandes pratiques, très simple d'utilisation. Permet de convertir directement en mp3 les vinyles sur une clé USB (sans logiciel ni connexion avec un ordi.), face par face, ou morceau par moreau, en actionnant le bouton ON/OFF à droite de la prise USB. On peut même capturer seulement une partie d'une plage musicale (intro, solo, partie instrumentale, etc.). On peut aussi retoucher les captures via le logiciel fourni, à installer sur son PC. Mais ce n'est pas indispensable.