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Denon DP-200USB - Turntable - Spares or Repair
Why This One
Fully automatic belt-drive with built-in USB MP3 recording — no PC needed.
A practical parts or DIY project — needs only a replacement stylus to restore function.
Condition: Spares or Repair
This Denon DP-200USB is a spares or repair-condition item. This unit has not been functionally tested by our team. Please review all photos carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of the cosmetic condition of the product.
What's Included
Denon DP-200USB
No additional accessories included
About This Model
The Denon DP-200USB is a fully automatic belt-drive turntable built around a DC servo motor, handling both 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records in 12-inch and 7-inch formats. It ships with a moving magnet cartridge fitted with an elliptical diamond stylus (DSN-84) and includes a switchable built-in RIAA phono equalizer, allowing the output to be run directly into a line-level input or through a separate phono preamp. Its headline feature is an onboard MP3 encoder paired with a front-panel USB port, enabling direct recording to a USB flash drive at up to 192 Kbps — no computer required for capture. Denon also bundled Trans Music Manager PC software, which uses Gracenote metadata to automatically tag recordings. The tonearm has no user-adjustable counterweight or anti-skate, and there is no tonearm cueing lever, so operation is entirely automatic.
A great opportunity to own a Denon DP-200USB at this price point.
At US$56, this Denon DP-200USB is a clear bargain, sitting far below the typical used market where similar units trade between US$120 and US$220. Even accounting for the German eBay sale at roughly US$140, this asking price is well under the 25th percentile, making it an excellent deal for a functional entry-level turntable.
The DP-200USB earns respect for its unique USB ripping capability, letting you convert vinyl directly to MP3 on a thumb drive while still delivering solid standalone playback. It’s a fully automatic belt-drive design that’s gentle on records and easy to operate, ideal for beginners or digitizing old collections. Unless the belt is snapped or the motor is dead—common but cheap fixes on this model—this is a smart buy at a price that barely covers the cost of a new cable.
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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