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for sale is this beautiful Denon DP 47F, a fully automatic turntable with quartz lock and disc size detection.
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Working perfectly with an Pioneer PC 110 cartridge with a brand new stylus.
It sounds great.
Here is a video of the device in action:
youtu.be/Q6DJxO0e0Uk
In good condition for its age.
European version 240v-220v power voltage.
Drive system: servo controlled direct drive
Speeds: 33.33 and 45rpm
Wow and flutter: below 0.010% WRMS
Arm type: dynamically balanced, straight tube tonearm
Effective length: 220mm
Overhang: 16mm
Dimensions: 434 x 179 x 410mm
Weight: 8.5kg
A solid, sensible ask for a well-regarded direct-drive classic. At US$551, it lands right on the US$551 median of the recent comparable listings and sits comfortably inside the normal US$548–US$575 spread, so this reads as fair market rather than a bargain or an inflated ask.
What makes it interesting is the DP-47F’s reputation for easy living: fully automatic convenience, good speed stability, and Denon’s quartz-locked servo engineering in a package that has aged well when maintained. If the arm, automation, and cueing are working cleanly, this is the kind of table that can be a very enjoyable long-term buy. Because the price is already fair, the real upside here is condition: original dust cover, intact hinges, a healthy cartridge, and smooth auto functions would make it especially attractive.
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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