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For sale: a Denon DP-55L turntable, a highly respected quartz-locked direct drive record player from Denon's golden era of hi-fi.
The DP-55L features a quartz-controlled direct drive system for accurate and consistent platter speed, making it an excellent choice for serious vinyl listening and vintage hi-fi systems.
This unit has been serviced, including repair and lubrication of the tonearm mechanism.
WARNING: THIS DEVICE IS 110V (U NEED A CONVERTER FOR THIS MODEL IF U PLAN TO USE IT IN EU)
Condition:
The turntable is in used vintage condition.
General signs of age and use
Light cosmetic wear may be present
Overall solid and presentable appearance
Please review the photos for the exact cosmetic condition
🎵 Functional status
✔ Fully working✔ Tonearm repaired✔ Tonearm mechanism lubricated✔ Quartz direct drive system tested✔ Playback functions verified✔ Ready for use
''Important note when tested: When we find there's either a small thing wrong, or not 100% working we offer our listings for parts or repair to avoid unwanted issues after purchase''
Specs:
Drive system: Quartz-locked direct drive
Motor: AC servo motor
Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 RPM
Wow & flutter: ≤ 0.015% WRMS
Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥ 78 dB
Platter: Die-cast aluminum
Tonearm:
- Static-balanced straight tonearm
- Interchangeable arm wand
Effective tonearm length: 244 mm
- Tracking force range: 0 - 3 g
Dimensions (LxWxH): 51x42x18 cm
Weight: 11 Kg
Volts: 110v (in case of only 230v. in USA you will need a adapter)
Working condition: Fully working (See pictures for the cosmetic condition of this lot)
Missing or damages: Minor Usage Marks
Does come with fixed power cable.
⚠ This is a 110V model.
A suitable step-down transformer is required for use in countries with a 220–240V mains supply.
We ship worldwide.
Will ship to the USA as well. We ship DDP bases (Delivery Dutie Paid)
-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)
-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max)
Please note: ‘'Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries
State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either lightly ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
This US$1,050 asking price is dramatically ambitious, sitting nearly six times above the US$385 75th percentile and far beyond the US$178 median for used Denon DP-55L turntables in the USD market. Even the highest external listings rarely exceed US$500, with a recent serviced example sold for just US$275, making this listing an outlier that demands serious scrutiny before any consideration.
The DP-55L is a respected 1980 quartz direct-drive table known for its robust aluminum platter and reliable auto-lift mechanism, offering excellent value when priced correctly. However, the US$1,050 figure only becomes defensible if the unit is in pristine, original-owner condition with rare accessories like the Pickering UV-15 cartridge fully verified and the 110V step-down transformer included; otherwise, it is simply overpriced for a vintage model that thrives as a bargain find, not a premium investment.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Denon traces its origins to 1910, when American entrepreneur Frederick Whitney Horn founded Japan's first audio equipment company, Nipponophone, initially focused on gramophones and records. The Denon brand emerged in 1939 from the merger of Japan Denki Onkyo—combining "den" for electricity and "on" for sound—with other entities, marking a shift toward professional audio development. This heritage includes pioneering Japan's first professional disc recorder in 1945, used to capture Emperor Hirohito's voice, and launching the nation's first long-playing records in 1951.
The brand excels across a broad spectrum of hi-fi categories, from amplifiers, turntables, and tuners to loudspeakers, cassette decks, and phono cartridges. Denon's innovations extend to digital frontiers, such as the world's first practical PCM recorder in the early 1970s, the inaugural CD player in 1981, and early home theater systems with Dolby Digital in 1995. Today, its lineup encompasses AV receivers, headphones, wireless streaming solutions like HEOS, and high-channel processors, blending professional-grade components with consumer accessibility.
Denon holds a commanding position as a mid-to-high-end mainstay in the hi-fi market, revered for its blend of technological firsts, robust build quality, and balanced sound signatures that appeal to discerning enthusiasts. No longer a vintage collector's niche, it competes confidently against premium rivals, backed by over a century of audio leadership and strategic partnerships like its merger with Marantz.
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